Today, March 20th,has been designated the United Nations International Day of Happiness. According to the founder of Action for Happiness, “Happiness means feeling good about our lives and wanting to go on feeling that way. Unhappiness means feeling bad and wanting things to change.”
by Rod Martin
Valentine’s Day has arrived! Which means it’s time to celebrate the people we hold dear to our hearts. In Costa Rica Valentine’s day is actually called “El Dia Del Amor y la Amistad” (love and friendship day). All across Costa Rica today people express their appreciation not just for their spouse or partner but also for their friends, family, colleagues and even clients. In fact, today, Costa Ricans will send ten million text messages to their friends and loved ones. In a country of only approximately 4.5 million people, that’s a lot of love!
by Rod Martin
Costa Rica’s Southern Zone has been drawing a lot of attention recently. This is hardly a surprise considering its natural beauty is unparalleled and prices of property are very much within reach. International Living Magazine says this is the place where you can find “ocean views that won’t break the bank.” Despite a growing interest from buyers and agents there are still amazing homes and properties available at excellent prices. According to International Living the prices for ocean view homes in the Southern Zone (starting at $150,000) are one quarter the price one would pay for a similar property in Southern California. But even if we look at prices of comparable properties in other parts of Costa Rica, the Southern Zone is still a bargain by comparison. Homes in the region are still a fraction of the price of similar homes in the very popular Guanacaste region.
On the Thanksgiving holiday we are reminded to be grateful and practice generosity with others. In real estate we can apply this principle at various levels.
Parents frequently ask us, “What’s the education like in Costa Rica?” It’s an important question for anyone with young children or a teenager who is considering relocation to Costa Rica. The quality and availability of education are arguably the best in Central America, and it continues to improve, albeit slowly. Here’s why…
Here’s the progression… you visit the southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica, you fall in love with the southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica, you eventually buy property in the southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica. But, many of you are still wondering why you should visit this tropical, Jurassic part of the world? One of the top reasons… is wildlife.
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