tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48612062617107200462024-03-19T01:04:38.714-07:00Costa Rica Real EstateCosta Rica Real Estate bargain hunterSports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-66262265682417404232024-03-15T06:39:00.000-07:002024-03-15T06:39:12.959-07:00How to Make a College Basketball Teaser Bet<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWZvk26mkHkyqEOsxovt2YPRx1Cfks5KtNXY8n0o6XRrUwC7dU0EFYCH0BigTaK5PUSgEVCCXLUl9VKfPJsRTnGWQszpD0KCsFG7tkDSRI5FrKzrXONvNMq8uUmxna-efitU8FGQ1nPypuHnBYmb-vfIiejMBV6ED7-wpAxlIYHYIGzzpy8DpT3NnLKY/s300/2024-03-how-make-college-basketball-teaset-bet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWZvk26mkHkyqEOsxovt2YPRx1Cfks5KtNXY8n0o6XRrUwC7dU0EFYCH0BigTaK5PUSgEVCCXLUl9VKfPJsRTnGWQszpD0KCsFG7tkDSRI5FrKzrXONvNMq8uUmxna-efitU8FGQ1nPypuHnBYmb-vfIiejMBV6ED7-wpAxlIYHYIGzzpy8DpT3NnLKY/s1600/2024-03-how-make-college-basketball-teaset-bet.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />It seems like my last few posts about sports betting in Costa
Rica have become popular. In fact, now people are email me asking me more about
gambling than real estate. So in this post, let’s talk about college basketball
betting since March Madness is almost here. <o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">First, Straight bets are the most common wagers to make when
betting on college basketball. However, they don't give you the best chance to
win big during March madness. Parlays and teasers are riskier than single bets,
but you can win more for a smaller risk. Hence, today we go over teaser bets
and How to Place a College Basketball Teaser Bet at your favorite sportsbook.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For expats living in Costa Rica, you will not have any
problem <a href="https://parlaylifestyle.com/how-to-find-a-sportsbook-for-march-madness/">finding
a Sportsbook for March madness.</a> At least, you won’t if you use an online
bookmaker.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First off, the
majority of bettors like to bet parlays and bet straight parlays over teasers
bets. This is because most amateur gamblers do n ot understand what a teaser is.
IN addition, it may seem overly complicated to them as involves changing the
odds.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The benefit of Teaser Bets is that you have somewhat more
command over the chances then a parlay bet since you can build the wagering
chances. Nonetheless, there is a downside since it brings down the total amount
you can win. <o:p></o:p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>What's a Teaser Bet and How to Bet Place One</b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">A teaser bet is a parlay where you're putting the odds
directly in your favor. Teasers hit much more than parlays for this reason.
Thus, making a teaser bet is a great way to <a href="https://jamiekim0905.blogspot.com/2024/03/how-to-profit-from-march-madness.html">profit
from March Madness</a> when done correctly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A teaser is when you select two or more events to occur. You
then adjust the lines or totals by a certain number of points.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can adjust the spread or total in any way that you feel
is best for your bet.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The most common teaser bets are adjusted between four and
six points. However, many sportsbooks will let you take the teaser up to as
high as 10 points.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A 10-point teaser will yield a smaller payout than a
six-point teaser with the same number of teams.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Teasers are typically used when betting on football and
basketball games because of the nature of both sports' scoring. Here's an
example of a six-point football teaser.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Game 1: Team X is a 9.5-point favorite over Team Y. You like
team X to cover, so you adjust their spread down to -3.5.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now Team X only has to win by four to cover. Before, it
would've had to win by 10.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Game 2: Team A is a 3.5-point favorite over Team B. You like
Team D at +3.5, so you adjust their spread to +9.5.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now they can lose by up to nine points, and the bet will
still hit. Before, they had to be within three points for the bet to be
successful.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is an example of a teaser where you bet a favorite and
an underdog.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>How to Place a Teaser Bet with a Mobile Sportsbook</b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">It's very simple to place a college basketball teaser bet on
a mobile betting site. To place a teaser online, all you have to do is go to
the betting menu slate.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You will then select multiple lines or totals to put into
your betting slip. In the betting slip menu, you will have the option to tease
the bet.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You will have the option to adjust the line or total by a
certain number of points. You will then see the payout for the risk that you're
willing to bet. <o:p></o:p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Teaser Bet Strategies</b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">Despite the fact that teasers have a higher winning rate,
you actually need to do your wagering research. You ought to wager mysteries
with lines that you would take without extra help. This takes your triumphant
likelihood up significantly higher for a teaser bet.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For a teasers wager, you need to pick the least number of
focuses conceivable. You ought to search for a number that accommodates your
spread or complete decisions fittingly. Try not to pick a 10-point teasers
except if you feel that you want these extra focuses.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Assuming that you think about this while taking a gander at
challenges to wager, you'll see a lot of winning teasers bet slips.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For those that are new to basketball betting and want to know
more, here is a good tutorial on <a href="https://www.sportsbooksos.com/gambling-tutorials/sports-betting/basketball-betting-tutorial/ncaa-basketball-betting-tutorial/how-to-bet-on-college-basketball">how
to bet on college basketball</a> that simplifies the entire process<o:p></o:p></p>Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-59322535617421788192024-02-08T07:18:00.000-08:002024-02-08T07:18:48.560-08:00Where to Bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQODDvxaMgOPD6z513pT-8qRAJ-4iNF4LPfVpYNDsWt-Yclhvxs0ycUTzH708liaWpJdrSwMifu7FC-81OMvdESeCs9BegRLj4ERUgAWnzefi2qv6P8gNKOFAMrH07FpUJnRl8XlV5JIUAmqj05uWtn3vvy5oUR-IT3Hc4yXJCXpjtQPK3C42WS8W2Jas/s300/2024-2-08-where-watch-bet-super-bowl-costa-rica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to Bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQODDvxaMgOPD6z513pT-8qRAJ-4iNF4LPfVpYNDsWt-Yclhvxs0ycUTzH708liaWpJdrSwMifu7FC-81OMvdESeCs9BegRLj4ERUgAWnzefi2qv6P8gNKOFAMrH07FpUJnRl8XlV5JIUAmqj05uWtn3vvy5oUR-IT3Hc4yXJCXpjtQPK3C42WS8W2Jas/s16000/2024-2-08-where-watch-bet-super-bowl-costa-rica.jpg" /></a></div>Costa Rica is a great place to visit and right now is the
best time to come as it is the Dry or high season. However, for NFL betting
fans that are currently visiting Costa Rica, it is also time for the Super
Bowl. Therefore, it might present some problems for those looking to place a
bet on Super Bowl LVIII. Thus, we give a list Where to Bet on the Super Bowl in
Costa Rica.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Of course, this topic did not come out of anywhere. I was
watching with a client this show called Bookies on Max. It is a show a comedy
by Chuk Lorre about the life of a book which is a fun watch. For more info
about the show, read the <a href="https://sportsbookpayperhead.com/2024/02/05/bookie-season-1-review/">Bookie
Season 1 Review.</a> Just keep in mind there are some spoilers in that review.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anyway, as we were watching the show, he began to ask me as
to where he could bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica. That question was right
up my alley as I have several clients that run a sportsbook in the area. Interestingly
enough, most of them run their sportsbook via a pay per head. For those wanting
to know <a href="https://priceperplayer.com/bookie-pay-per-head-service/">what is
a bookie pay per head</a>, it’s basically a service that allows bookies to open
a sportsbook for a small weekly fee.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Where to Bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica – List of
Local Sportsbooks</b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">While most of my real estate clients run an online
sportsbook that cater to offshore clients, they also take bets from Costa Rica.
Or at least they are able to do it online. Unfortunately, they are not many places
where you can physically bet on sports. However, the ones that do will have
some kind of event taking place during the Super Bowl.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Croc’s Casino Resort<o:p></o:p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Bet on Super Bowl LVIII at an Online Sportsbook in Costa
Rica</b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you are unable to go to one of these local sportsbooks,
then we suggest using an online tico sportsbook. Some of the most prominent ones
include<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://record.commissionkings.ag/_qMsXkx3qnNNi8DvMMJm5QmNd7ZgqdRLk/1/">BetOnline.ag</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://record.commissionkings.ag/_qMsXkx3qnNP9bPK5GzPuJWNd7ZgqdRLk/1/">SportsBetting.ag</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://www.betcris.com/?cmpid=17743_12207">BetCris</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On another note, you could also start your own sportsbook by
using a pay per head service and take your friend’s wagers. Take a look at
these <a href="https://bookiepayperhead.net/">Pay Per head Bookie reviews</a>
to help you determine which service to use.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For the NFL expat fans in Costa Rica, here is a <a href="https://bargainrealestatecostarica.blogspot.com/2024/01/where-to-watch-nfl-conference.html">list
of places where you can Watch the NFL</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><br />Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-61295572962724387462024-01-23T12:39:00.000-08:002024-01-23T12:43:18.953-08:00Where to Watch the NFL Conference Championship in Costa Rica<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3WgWs1OMLfCRyper9iTzCCX118MCeMQDBc6j-4GfweFF1bOIOXlDEYojBaQV9frmQQBfzaoVGfTXSK2U8vcCTPhv2s6z-OtCRtrrdXwB603HcmYfzaO-nlCDpITPat01wnLU3xNVq6Fa40YbO7yGfyF_VBNMIp8Bl3L-ANEGJble8JHH50bByBGbAFI/s300/2024-1-23-where-watch-nfl-costa-rica.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3WgWs1OMLfCRyper9iTzCCX118MCeMQDBc6j-4GfweFF1bOIOXlDEYojBaQV9frmQQBfzaoVGfTXSK2U8vcCTPhv2s6z-OtCRtrrdXwB603HcmYfzaO-nlCDpITPat01wnLU3xNVq6Fa40YbO7yGfyF_VBNMIp8Bl3L-ANEGJble8JHH50bByBGbAFI/s1600/2024-1-23-where-watch-nfl-costa-rica.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />For NFL expat fans in Costa Rica, not being able to watch their
favorite team can be disconcerting. Especially if they like to <a href="https://betsportsonline.net/where-to-bet/best-football-betting">bet on football</a>
during the NFL Conference Championship or the Super Bowl. However, it does not
mean that it is impossible to watch it at home or at your favorite Tico bar.
This is why we are going to talk about Where to Watch the NFL Conference
Championship in Costa Rica.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Interestingly enough, watching the NFL Conference Championship
is much easier than you might think. This is because Costa Rica is home to several
sportsbooks. According to <a href="https://sportsbookpayperhead.com/">Sportsbook
Pay Per Head</a>, many employees like to watch the games in and out of work. In
fact, Costa Rica is also an ideal location for those looking to become a bookie.
This is because they do offer a gambling license and you just cat beat the weather!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In addition, Costa Rica is a tourist mecca. Thus, Costa
Ricans will not miss out on additional profit by not having the NFL available
in hotels, bars and casinos.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Watch the NFL Conference Championship in Costa Rica at a
Sports Bar or Casino</b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sports bar and casino in Costa Rica boast multiple screens
that stream all the latest sports games from around the world. This of course
includes the NFL and any other American sports leagues the MLB and the NBA. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For those that are in the San Jose area, here is a list of
bars and casinos that show NFL games. If you are in the mood, you might even
place a bet on football on your <a href="https://bookiepayperheadsolutions.com/2024/01/23/cat-picks/cat-football-picks/2024-nfl-conference-championship-predictions/">NFL
Conference Championship Predictions</a> while you are there! <o:p></o:p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>
Piratas Sportsbar President </li><li>Chubbs </li><li>Sport Bar Primera </li><li>Hooters </li><li>The CLounge Cariari
</li></ul><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><o:p> </o:p><b>Streaming the NFL Conference Championship in Costa Rica</b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal">If the bar or casino scene is not for you, you can also
stream the NFL on your phone, computer or TV. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is done via <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/l/nfl-game-pass/">DAZN</a>, which streams all
NFL games via mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV and more. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, it does come at a price as you will have to pay a
monthly for the service which starts at $19.99 for a 12-month contract. If this
is too much, you can also pay $24.99 per month or for a lump sum for $224.99
per year.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For those trying to save money, it is possible to use a VPN
and going to the network site the game will be streaming at.<o:p></o:p></p></div>Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-700515113064783902022-05-31T12:28:00.003-07:002022-05-31T12:29:08.860-07:00Office Space in Costa Rica<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYouox16RdImtijOvZ2lcDDPTmm0YanqaSC9PewOlkLRVu8rGnp1yEY6_z4R6qXMKF1GMjmnh6JsXFv6KIp0QOFnww6eFaQNvQCTwtAGtGj9eTQ4WSIJgJmIedDocvPf-ICeInaFh6buScisAqtyGGWCLyP_VGuzRxg2LjEmPnHjgeu8HTUDMLpEAn/s841/Professional-Businessman-PNG-Transparent-Image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="841" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYouox16RdImtijOvZ2lcDDPTmm0YanqaSC9PewOlkLRVu8rGnp1yEY6_z4R6qXMKF1GMjmnh6JsXFv6KIp0QOFnww6eFaQNvQCTwtAGtGj9eTQ4WSIJgJmIedDocvPf-ICeInaFh6buScisAqtyGGWCLyP_VGuzRxg2LjEmPnHjgeu8HTUDMLpEAn/s320/Professional-Businessman-PNG-Transparent-Image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />For those thinking about opening business in Costa Rica, finding an office building or office space can turn into quite a hassle. However, it is a necessity if you want your business to succeed. This is because the perfect office space makes for productive and happy employees. <p></p><p>Of course, each business is different and will require different features and amenities. For example, if you plan on opening a soda, then you want to find an area that has a lot of foot traffic and hopefully is reasy to install kitchen appliances.</p><p>On the other hand, if you intend to <a href="https://9dollarperhead.com/blog/bookie/how-to-open-a-sportsbook-learn-from-experts/" target="_blank">open a sportsbook</a>, then you want an office space that has fast internet and that can accomodate your employees.</p><p>But given the evolution of the modern workplace, what’s “perfect” now varies by company. When choosing a new office space with your commercial real estate company, consider what your business and your employees need to succeed.</p><p>In addition, you if your employees will need different workspace, then you need to look into an office with different work spaces. For example, if you have an online business like a sportsbook that uses a <a href="https://priceperplayer.com/services/pay-per-head/pay-per-head-bookie-services/">bookie software</a>, then you will need a secure room for you servers and an IT department. </p><p>Choose an office design that suits your employees’ needs and the flow of work at your business.<br /><br />For example, if employees work remotely part-time, you may opt for an office with more collaborative workspaces and fewer meeting areas.<br /><br />Employees value flexibility in their work area, but they also want their own personal space.<br /><br />Clutch’s research found that 53% of employees value their personal space more than any other office space.<br /><br />Even in unconventional office spaces, personalised work areas are key to employee satisfaction.</p><p>Office space has an increasingly large impact on a business’s ability to attract and retain employees.<br /><br />Location is the most important factor for employees, but interior design, comfort and workspace flexibility are also essential to a rewarding workspace.<br /><br />Consider working with a commercial real estate broker to find an office that’s suited to your unique workforce and business.<br /></p>Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-78183533942077594872019-12-28T12:49:00.001-08:002019-12-28T13:04:40.787-08:00Buying land in Carara Mountain, Costa Rica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago, my friend Raymond took me to his home in Tarcoles, Costa Rica to spend a weekend there with my family. For those who do not know Tarcoles, it is a small ocean side town that lies right on the outskirt of northern Puntarenas in Costa Rica. It is a nice peaceful town with a lot of indoor and outdoor activities that is also close to the <a href="http://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/acopac/pnc/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Carara National Park</a>.<br />
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On our way there, we took a short Cruz up the mountain because he wanted to show me the view. He said that this is best ocean view in Costa Rica and that it was worth the stop. We did just that and I was speechless. I have been in Costa Rica for almost two decades now and I had never seen such a beautiful view in my life.<br />
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James shows me the Carara Ocean View Resort Community </h3>
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I asked him if they was any land available in the area. This is because after seeing the view, I was seriously considering buying some real estate in the Carara area. However, I was a bit skeptical about whether I could afford it or not. Thus, I was kind of exploring the market with Raymond. Even though Raymond is not in the real estate business, he does know a lot of people.<br />
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He told me that he knows a guy called James who is the caretaker of the Carara Ocean View Resort and that he could introduce me.<br />
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He did just that and I found that Buying land in Carara Mountain is affordable and well worth it. A few lots are still available starting at around $75,000 and up. However, if you do not want to build your own home, you can also buy some that are already built.<br />
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At the moment, I am still debating whether I want to buy a piece of property there as an investment or just sell my house in Escazu and live in Carara Full time. The advantage of living there is that James the caretaker does everything for you and my friend Raymond is just a few minutes away.<br />
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On the other hand, I really do like my <a href="http://bargainrealestatecostarica.blogspot.com/2016/06/house-for-sale-in-escazu-costa-rica-at.html" target="_blank">house in Escazu</a> and am not sure if I want to move to the mountain. Maybe if my <a href="https://priceperplayer.com/services/pay-per-head/" target="_blank">Sportsbook PayPerHead</a> business gets better this year I will be able to afford both!
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<br />Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com0San José, Carara, Costa Rica9.702240999999999 -84.5431866999999789.4518019999999989 -84.865910199999973 9.9526799999999991 -84.220463199999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-31070277342006758692016-06-11T10:31:00.000-07:002016-06-11T10:31:27.256-07:00House for Sale in Escazu, Costa Rica at a BargainSo here I was driving in Escazu on my way to meeting a friend of mine and his wife for lunch that has been <a href="http://www.upropertiescr.com/category/living-in-costa-rica/" target="_blank">living in Costa Rica</a> for over 35 years. I kid you not, if you are an expat in Costa Rica and you have a question, they are the ones to ask.<br />
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After a great lunch in <a href="http://costaricaahorro.com/en/directory/restaurants?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=4&sobi2Id=146" target="_blank">Sabana Sur at a place called Doc Brown's</a> which is probably the best gourmet hamburger place in Costa Rica they said that they wanted to show me a house that they<a href="http://www.upropertiescr.com/about-us/" target="_blank"> real estate broker in Costa Rica</a> had shown them a few days ago.<br />
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They were looking for a possible home for sale in Escazu Costa Rica for friends of theirs that re back in the U.S. that want to move to Costa Rica because they are fed up with the current politics in the U.S.<br />
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They told me that a friend of theirs, Ingrid Ortiz from <a href="http://upropertiescr.com/">Upropertiescr.com</a> showed them this newly renovated house for sale in Escazu and wanted my opinion to see how the contractor did on the renovation. Since I did a bit of contracting for houses back in the days, they thought that I could give them an honest opinion about this house.<br />
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So here is the info in case in anyone is interested:<br />
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<a href="http://www.upropertiescr.com/property-listing/real-estate-in-costa-rica-by-location/escazu-costa-rica-real-estate/" target="_blank">House for sale in Escazu Costa Rica</a></h3>
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Price: $650,000<br />
Bedrooms: 4<br />
Bathrooms: 4<br />
Levels: 3<br />
Land Size: 400 square meters<br />
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This house is located in San Rafael de Escazu, Costa Rica and one of the best features of this house is the kitchen with plenty of sunlight, granite counter tops and back splash.<br />
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<a href="http://www.upropertiescr.com/property/cod-482-escazu-recently-remodeled-independent-home/" target="_blank">Click here for more details about this house</a><br />
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After taking a look around the house and checking it out, I had to give my seal of approval as I believe this house could easily sell for 5% more so at this price, it is a steal.Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com8Escazu, Costa Rica9.920695 -84.14615199.8894125 -84.1864924 9.9519775 -84.105811400000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-16858177037275648562014-02-01T09:37:00.001-08:002014-02-01T09:37:55.068-08:00Santa Ana Costa Rica is a Real Estate Hot Spot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently had the opportunity to visit a friend of mine who lives in <a href="http://www.anywherecostarica.com/destinations/santa-ana" target="_blank">Santa Ana, Costa Rica</a> and it was an eye opener. <br />
You see, I have always been partial to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escaz%C3%BA,_Costa_Rica" target="_blank">Escazu, Costa Rica</a> because of it's proximity to San Jose and of the modern shopping convenience it offers.<br />
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This last trip to Santa Ana however blew my mind away as I had not been to Santa Ana in about 5 years because it's a bit further away than Escazu and this last trip changed my opinion.<br />
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It changed it so much that I am considering investing in some buying<a href="http://www.cbrealestatecr.com/santa-ana-real-estate.html" target="_blank"> Santa Ana, Costa Rica real estate</a> for several reasons.<br />
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Here is what changed my mind:<br />
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<li>In the past few years, Santa Ana has been undergoing a lot of infrastructural changes, meaning that it now has a lot of what Escazu has to offer in terms of shopping and convenience.</li>
<li>Real estate in Santa Ana is about 30% to 35% cheaper</li>
<li>Santa Ana is a nice community that has everything you need and vcry modern</li>
<li>The weather in Santa Ana, Costa Rica is comparable to Escazu.</li>
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So for anyone thinking about <a href="http://www.cbrealestatecr.com/costa-rica-homes-for-sale.html" target="_blank">buying a house in Costa Rica</a>, I would suggest taking a look at Santa Ana!Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-73255696863679875512013-03-10T10:33:00.000-07:002013-03-10T10:33:11.876-07:00Time to Add a Wooden Deck to My HouseI don't know if many of you know this but I do own several homes around the world and I happen to own one in Atlanta as I have a lot of family in that area of the world.<br />
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Being the kind soul that I am, I often rent out my house to my relatives at a very low price because I get to keep my house and I know that I have someone trustworthy to take care of it while I am out traveling the world.<br />
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I recently came back to my home which is located in the <a href="http://www.virginiahighland.com/" target="_blank">Virginia Highlands neighborhood</a> which is probably my favorite neighborhood in Atlanta as it is right in the middle of some pretty fun places according to most <a href="http://www.atlantawatcher.com/" target="_blank">Atlanta Guide</a>. And after doing some talking with my nephew Craig, who is currently renting my house, we deciced to add a deck to the home whioch would be located in the backyard.<br />
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Oddly enough, having owned several proporties around the world, I have never had to have a deck built so I was a bit at a loss. That is when my nephew recommended this company called Dixon Group Services which has a good reputation in Atlanta for providing quality work at a fair price.<br />
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Of course, I wasn't gonna just take his words for it and did my own research on <a href="http://www.dixonga.com/products-and-services/decks/" target="_blank">Atlanta deck contractors</a> and after meeting with several of them and getting many quotes ranging from ridiculously low to ridiculously high prices, I realized that Dixon was the right choice.<br />
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I was quote a price tag of $30,000 for the deck and it would take them just a week to build. I was a bit surprised that they would be able to make it so fast but they assured me that it would be done on time and that I would not get charged for the rest of the deck until I was satisfied with the work.<br />
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Surprisingly enough, the deck was built within a week and I am very happy with it. Dixon's work was obviously very professional and the service very good. So if anyone in the metro Atlanta is interest in getting a deck built, I strongly recommend them<br />
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Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com43Atlanta, GA, USA33.7489954 -84.387982433.3265919 -85.0334294 34.1713989 -83.7425354tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-1387019012189622842012-07-28T11:24:00.002-07:002012-07-28T11:24:33.790-07:00Vista Pacifica - Real Estate Project Opportunity in Costa RicaSo I am no longer looking for a hous to buy in Costa Rica as I am comfortably living in my home in Escazu but once in a while, I'll get a few emails from real estate companies in Costa Rica about their latest property for sale.<br />
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I just got one yesterday which did get my attention as I am always looking for ways to invest my hard earned money.<br />
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So I got this email about this gated community called, "<a href="http://www.monkeyaffiliates.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=101_3_3_2" target="_blank">Vista Pacifica</a>" which is said to be a "small country living community" at the foot of Monteverde in Puntarenas.<br />
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Since I occasionally visit Puntarenas and I have to say that it is a pretty nice place to visit. The white sandy beaches are particularly attractive.<br />
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One of the features I like is that this is Phase one of the project meaning that if you invest now, you get to be one of the original owners and the profit margin is huge since I have seen homes on 2,000 square meters in that area sell in the $100,000 range. Since we are talking about a minimum $10,000 investment this could potentially be a gold mine.<br />
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In terms of safety, I like the fact that they are using the deed of the land as your security so I feel fairly safe about it even though I know some friends that have spent years in the Costa Rican judicial system over land issue.<br />
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However, I do know that this land is being developed by Raymond Cruz who has created a couple of succesful real estate projects in the past.<br />
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Anyway, if you are interested in this Costa Rica land Investment project, you should visit their site at <a href="http://www.monkeyaffiliates.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=101_3_3_2" target="_blank">vistapacifica.co.cr</a><br />Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-81567805193520736272011-03-13T12:05:00.000-07:002011-03-13T12:12:24.137-07:00Costa Rica Properties - Time to Look AgainWell, It's been over two years since I bought my little house in Costa Rica and I feel that it was done prematurely so I have decided to sell this house and buy me a new one.<br /><br />The main reason why I want to sell my house is because I have decided that <a href="http://escazucostarica.com/">Escazu</a> is not the right place for me. I have a few friends that live in<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Ana,_Costa_Rica"> Santa Ana</a> and even though it is a bit far from San Jose, I like the area better as it offers more peace and it is definitively more modern.<br /><br />Right now, I am looking at house and am using a couple of different brokers to look at<a href="http://www.a1costaricaproperties.com"> Costa Rica properties</a> as to not place all of my eggs in one basket since some <a href="http://www.ticorealtycr.com">Costa Rica Real Estate brokers</a> have properties that others do not.<br /><br />If you know of any properties worth looking at give me a holler and my price range is in the low $300,000.Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-7558393307185080692009-12-13T11:13:00.000-08:002011-03-13T12:21:44.120-07:00Buying Costa Rica Real Estate at Tico PricesWell, folks, its been ahwile since I last blogged since I had found my new home in Costa Rica and so far its been going great.<br /><br />However, I wished that I had done a bit more research before I bought my home because I just visited this site that has great <a href="http://www.costaricarealestatehunter.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">real estate in Costa Rica</span></a> that gave me lots of information about buying real estate in Costa Rica. A great article of note though, is this nifty article about how they bought their <a href="http://www.cr-home.com/how-to-buy-property-in-costa-rica-at-%e2%80%9chalf-price%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-part-1/">home in Costa Rica at half price</a>.<br /><br />I would suggest to anyone to read that article at: <a href="http://www.cr-home.com/how-to-buy-property-in-costa-rica-at-%e2%80%9chalf-price%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-part-1/">http://www.cr-home.com/how-to-buy-property-in-costa-rica-at-%e2%80%9chalf-price%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-part-1/</a><br /><br />So check it out and let me know what you think. It must have had some good stuff in it since the articel was featured in Business week.Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-11253263726797717462009-03-11T14:00:00.000-07:002009-03-11T14:06:51.244-07:00Finally Found a House for Rent in EscazuI finally found the perfect house for rent in Escazu, Costa Rica. This means that I am no longer searching for rental properties in Costa Rica.<br /><br />This is why I have not been blogging in a while because I was getting moved in but it basically is a 3 bedroom (I converted one bedroom into an office), 2 bathroom house that is completely furnished for $600 a month and that includes an alarm system.<br /><br />At first, the house was ok but what got me the most is that it has a huge backyard (for Costa Rican standards that is) where I can plant a begetable garden.<br /><br />The neighborhood is made up of Ticos and Americans and is just about 700 meters away from downtown Escazu.<br /><br />Don't worry, I am still lookng for a house which brings me to this website I found, <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/Costa-Rica-Real-Estate-1">Costa Rica Real Estate Tips</a> which is very descriptive in getting hints and tips on buying real estate in Costa Rica.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />FrankSports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-2817377017734492662009-01-31T11:27:00.000-08:002009-01-31T12:42:15.474-08:00Affordable Real Estate Rental in EscazuFinding affordable real estate rental in escazu is not an easy task if you are looking at a budget between $500.00 to $700 a month. Since Escazu is the mecca for foreigners looking for a place to call home away from home with all of the amenities of home the average rental price for real estate will be closer to $1000.00.<br /><br />As my search for an affordable real estate rental in Escazu continues, I was lucky enough to meet up with Leo from <a href="http://www.ticorealty.com/">http://www.ticorealty.com/</a>. TicoRealty is a local <a href="http://www.ticorealty.com/">Costa Rica Real Estate </a>broker that caters to a variety of clients looking to either buy or rent real estate in Costa Rica. Nicely enough, whether the person is looking for an affordable place to rent or buy or luxurious real estate accomdation they can help you out.<br /><br />This week, I visted about 15 different properties scattered throughout Escazu. At times, visiting these rental properties became quite tedious and made me want go give up my search for affordable yet quality rentals but in the end, I found a few properties that are worth some serious consideration.<br /><br />Let´s start with the high yet affordable price rentals.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVlM25sgsrCnmZtqg-tGhJajwDPvG6DuuN1tBXpqjQRq-QlkdDJBANqOH11uTx9AcxQ-sah_4lRMfimoLS0BdyMmgaOtFgmS7EgNdzI9i9VKnoS-EO-XHklfIM82qXaKHDv2VDXNfhdY/s1600-h/CRR1a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297548719854504258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVlM25sgsrCnmZtqg-tGhJajwDPvG6DuuN1tBXpqjQRq-QlkdDJBANqOH11uTx9AcxQ-sah_4lRMfimoLS0BdyMmgaOtFgmS7EgNdzI9i9VKnoS-EO-XHklfIM82qXaKHDv2VDXNfhdY/s320/CRR1a.jpg" border="0" /></a>Leo took me to visit this beautiful townhome. The location was perfect since it was just a walk away from the Escazu Farmer´s market and downtown Escazu. A big plus for me since I currently do not own a car in Costa Rica!<br /><br />The townhome comes with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and is unfurnished. This place would be perfect for a family but in my case, it was not the place for me.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRdbrv82eyhJke2YC-RhiDwWrpZ_A4ugxfM0EciZVtbXAN2dgCZ_zKNMUwUT2HT0_41NXgAdyouHdYxdzK6SfUcGwh6S9CTwe1Wcv5Hp_RbBcUqMBw-LFDT58fvwMjqNcNqSfgnutwa4/s1600-h/CRR1b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297550627447946290" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRdbrv82eyhJke2YC-RhiDwWrpZ_A4ugxfM0EciZVtbXAN2dgCZ_zKNMUwUT2HT0_41NXgAdyouHdYxdzK6SfUcGwh6S9CTwe1Wcv5Hp_RbBcUqMBw-LFDT58fvwMjqNcNqSfgnutwa4/s320/CRR1b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I could use a 3 bedroom rental but 3.5 bath was just </div><div></div><br /><div>too much. </div><div></div><div></div><div>On top of that, it dit not come furnished with appliances like oven, refrigerador, washing machine and dryer just to name a few items I do not wish to purchase right away.<br /><br />The kitchen was very nice and clean and is noteworthy. This townhouse actually came with a </div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6Lb8PkYcRT4bWNYPzCasXFPwGweUPV_EXOpK_q_BrksaFRMT1ajTUyq8gTw9eFw6hyphenhyphenCBmbXEkFT5zX1LdKxBAuN0aJtCRikD9UjkK18Jicb7BuALDgGHM_av3MxOP27Fdcn7Fy_6vTg/s1600-h/CRR1c.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297552122601100674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6Lb8PkYcRT4bWNYPzCasXFPwGweUPV_EXOpK_q_BrksaFRMT1ajTUyq8gTw9eFw6hyphenhyphenCBmbXEkFT5zX1LdKxBAuN0aJtCRikD9UjkK18Jicb7BuALDgGHM_av3MxOP27Fdcn7Fy_6vTg/s320/CRR1c.jpg" border="0" /></a>"tico Garden" which is basically a walled in backyard that is about 24x40 feet area.<br /><br /><div></div>Even though the rental price of $1,400 a month was bit above the priece I was lookg to pay for real estate in Costa Rica, I chose to take a look at anyways because if I find the perfect place and location in Escazu, I don´t mind paying a bit more to be able to live in a safe, comfortable and with easy access to downtown Escazu.</div><br /><div>I visited about 8 more rental properties this week ranging from $1200 to $2,000 a month but none of them were special enough for me to pay that price.</div><div></div><br /><div></div><div>Now let´s take a look at one affordable Real Estate Rental in Escazu that caught my attention.</div><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21v7kZ34EDP0ysmaNPJIqJwojsKwDHJRL2lg1ye5eIk9LtEuROrHESkbFNlKCxt3NYI1AAOEQBVZftvzMgB15oTfMMbjQ4zzF0yuVvBRScjgIpGxsZk_dRvUKmSkLCdHoxSxRBroX0R0/s1600-h/CRR2a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297555154315332882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21v7kZ34EDP0ysmaNPJIqJwojsKwDHJRL2lg1ye5eIk9LtEuROrHESkbFNlKCxt3NYI1AAOEQBVZftvzMgB15oTfMMbjQ4zzF0yuVvBRScjgIpGxsZk_dRvUKmSkLCdHoxSxRBroX0R0/s320/CRR2a.jpg" border="0" /></a>This condo that I visisted is well within my price range, fully furnished with 24 hour security and a great view. Not only that but it also includes an actual "non-tico garden", a garage and a swimming pool that is shared amongst the residents.<br /><br /><div></div><div>This condo priced at $625 a month is a great bargain except for one thing. </div><div></div><br /><div>Its not exactly close to downtown Escazu and is rather out of the way. If you own a car in Costa Rica, this would be a great choice.<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkbVkB9SjZhELQif8ZUaOxva40jpEM5E53ihYYfqOnnbGLikdepfhitO6JUHr8AmHP2kU7Qx2NCCeTptWXWTODELu-8bCCTnqTyjt7k4MoRRWvpJ-oqJ8yl_pIPJyCWECRej-ndNM1Ls/s1600-h/CRR2b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297556730613784514" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkbVkB9SjZhELQif8ZUaOxva40jpEM5E53ihYYfqOnnbGLikdepfhitO6JUHr8AmHP2kU7Qx2NCCeTptWXWTODELu-8bCCTnqTyjt7k4MoRRWvpJ-oqJ8yl_pIPJyCWECRej-ndNM1Ls/s320/CRR2b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>One of the bedroom in this condo, was just exquiste. If you are a painter or love the sun, this bedroom is for you. </div><div></div><div>The furniture in the bedroom and throught the house was quaint. Not my style but some people may enjoy simple rustic looking furniture.</div><div><br />If I ever decide to buy a car in Costa Rica, I hope that this place will be available for rent. Until that time comes, I will have to look elsewhere.<br /><br />I hope that you enjoyed this week´s resume of my search for the perfect real estate rental in Escazu, Costa Rica.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>Since I have not had much luck in finding what I am looking for in Escazu, I was told that the Rohrmoser and the Sabana area are also very nice parts of San Jose that are actually neighbors of the Escazu area. </div><div> </div><div>So next week, I have an appointment to visit some of these areas.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>Until than I remain,</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>The Costa Rica Real Estate Hunter! </div>Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-24693547080722140152009-01-25T11:31:00.001-08:002009-01-25T12:21:09.712-08:00Escazu Real Estate Rental in Costa RicaEscazu, Costa Rica is one of the top location in the Costa Rica, Central valley location for foreigners looking for real estate to live or for rental.<br /><br />The popularity Escazu amongst western foreigners started out about 25 years ago. Foreigners became attracted to this town due its close proximety to San Jose and the cheap prices of real estate. Today, Escazu is a very modernized are of Costa Rica with all of the conveniences of developed country like the United States, the Uk or Canada.<br /><br />The prices in terms of rentals vary greatly but rarely will one find anything under $500 a month. A very nice looking condominium gated community with playground and pool area will cost on the average around $1,000 but can vary in prices from $600 to $2,000 a month.<br /><br />In my search for a rental place to live in until I can find a real estate proerty to to purchase I have come across a few possible suitable location for a period of one year.<br /><br />So far, I have had the chance to visit three possible rental real estate place in Costa Rica in the price range for a price conscious person. The first two places are not even worth mentioning but the last one could be of interest.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1B_T4x1AxAFthJ2hQjBSqk5V9OvQbd79lh9zw04mlHxbA5DzPoN0n9SBFqs5vEIFNduRD1l-hYrsFlL17GqGYDm3DCmC6pCfMxTk8nWEuNwX8mETFbymQPXvkIwgg44_nVn-IwatY4g/s1600-h/blog_re_escazu_rent1a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295322728578979058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1B_T4x1AxAFthJ2hQjBSqk5V9OvQbd79lh9zw04mlHxbA5DzPoN0n9SBFqs5vEIFNduRD1l-hYrsFlL17GqGYDm3DCmC6pCfMxTk8nWEuNwX8mETFbymQPXvkIwgg44_nVn-IwatY4g/s320/blog_re_escazu_rent1a.jpg" border="0" /></a>It is a furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominum located close to Multiplaza, Escazu. The Multiplaza is the name of the shopping mall in Escazu which offers high end shops that sell their wares at "gringo" prices. In short, its the same as going to a shopping mall in the United States.<br /><br />The listed price is $650 for a 1 year contract but it does also involve a $100 monthly condomnium fee. Another available option is to take a 6 month lease however, the rental price will go up to $750 per month and will still include the $100 monthly<br />condominium fee.<br /><br />It includes 24 hour security, 2 parking spaces and ready for telephone hook ups.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgPbhz7c29hIRpHLXmrCL6NJld-8f3rN3LeGvusLDh6VfHIQH4aj7QUyEqT9NzsFxZHjX1oZWe8v8On8e0F0mMeifA09mfVrJDUOJDK9KutNCHiprZxUju3LO-z7PkS7oHi-KCkDEUMs/s1600-h/blog_re_escazu_rent1b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295325488684974578" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgPbhz7c29hIRpHLXmrCL6NJld-8f3rN3LeGvusLDh6VfHIQH4aj7QUyEqT9NzsFxZHjX1oZWe8v8On8e0F0mMeifA09mfVrJDUOJDK9KutNCHiprZxUju3LO-z7PkS7oHi-KCkDEUMs/s320/blog_re_escazu_rent1b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><p>The only drawback for me is that this Excazu Real Estate property for rent does not accept pets.</p><br /><p>I have a few high end condominiums and apartments to visit Monday and I will keep everyone posted on how it went.</p><br /><p>In the meanwhile, if there is a certain location you would like me to visit for you and take pictures of, just shoot me an e-mail with the location and contact information and I will post a blog report on it.</p><br /><p>Until then,</p><br /><p>The Costa Rica Real Estate Hunter.</p></div><br /><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://bargainrealestatecostarica.blogspot.com"><img alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" /></a>Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861206261710720046.post-42367601310395849482009-01-23T06:56:00.000-08:002009-01-23T07:26:01.244-08:00Costa Rica Real Estate bargain hunter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EWkJ57-4a471hc6UaqT3vtfx77dAzzhuMXVOLhgp1GsxypbHQW75fPgj7N4wsnyR8MGJiCtdqP8DwDEVJrQqQkMP8QBO4HJ1LMsf5-CZFzWgQhaO1waWudfRVZuoTIYdi5SSU4-ytQo/s1600-h/Frank_hunter.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EWkJ57-4a471hc6UaqT3vtfx77dAzzhuMXVOLhgp1GsxypbHQW75fPgj7N4wsnyR8MGJiCtdqP8DwDEVJrQqQkMP8QBO4HJ1LMsf5-CZFzWgQhaO1waWudfRVZuoTIYdi5SSU4-ytQo/s320/Frank_hunter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294510790577641698" /></a><br />Hi, I´m Frank Donavan and I am starting this blog to share my real estate bargain hunting in Costa Rica so that people can learn what deals are available and the hassle involved in buying, selling, or renting real estate in Costa Rica.<br /><br />I will attempt to show you all of the properties I visit and what is involved in getting a deal. Hopefully as I try to buy some Costa Rican Real Estate I won´t make too many mistakes but if I do, I am hoping that you will learn from my experience.<br /><br />So for now, just call me the Costa Rica Real Estate Bargain Hunter!Sports Handicapping Geniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04473300691113556307noreply@blogger.com5