All Posts in Category: Building vs Buying

In this current market hiccup, where sellers are flocking to the market and buyers are not coming down, you can find some fantastic deals in the Costa Rican real estate market. In fact, replacing most of the homes you see on real estate websites would cost less than building them from scratch. With motivated sellers looking to unload properties, you can even find similar or comparable homes for far less than what it would cost to build today,

Thinking about making a move to the beautiful and tropical country of Costa Rica? One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to build your own home or buy a pre-existing one. To help guide you in this process, we talked to Dan, an experienced construction expert who has spent 15 years building homes and hotels in Costa Rica. He knows the ins and outs of building in the country, but also cautions that there are unique considerations to take into account.