Who writes up this purchase agreement? What should be in this contract? And is it legally binding? A real estate sales/ purchase agreement is the contract where the seller gives the buyer the exclusive right to purchase a specific piece of property. The contract stipulates all the details accepted by both parties on the property transaction […]
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The Critical Role Of The Realtor In The Real Estate Transaction
Many Buyers and Sellers of real estate properties are not aware of the true value that a professional Realtor provides during the process of a real estate transaction. Many people, in fact, are not aware of the expertise, professional knowledge, and just plain hard work that goes into making a successful real estate transaction a […]
Read MoreBuying a Property in Costa Rica – How Long Does It Take to Complete?
The process for finding and purchasing a property in Costa Rica can be a little longer than you may be accustomed to— especially when beginning your search from outside of the country. These days that search usually begins by searching the internet to see what is available and the price points for the different types […]
Read MoreHow to Ensure Your Retirement in Paradise Is All You Dreamed It Would be
Is Costa Rica your retirement goal? Are you tired of the cold weather and the hectic pace of city life, and can’t wait to make that move to the warm, tropical paradise that you’ve been dreaming about for many years? Or on the other hand, maybe you just moved here and want to make sure […]
Read MoreAbout Our Team And Office
CENTURY 21 Ballena Properties is a “Centurion Award Winner” and is the top producing office for CENTURY 21 in Central America. In 2014, the entrepreneurial spirit of a select group of friends and associates set out to use their years of real estate experience, accumulated knowledge and earned credibility to open a new Century 21 […]
Read MoreCentury 21 Ballena Properties Receives International Awards
Century 21 Ballena Properties Receives International Awards In 2014, the entrepreneurial spirit of a select group of friends and associates set out to use their years of real estate experience, accumulated knowledge and earned credibility to open a new Century 21 office serving the Southern Ballena Coast and beyond. In four short years, this team […]
Read MoreThings Your Travel Agent Forgot To Tell You
Things that will ensure you have a most wonderful time exploring or learning about our beautiful little country! These are the answers to questions that I get asked all the time, and thought I would address them here, to ensure you have all the information to make sure your time spent in Costa Rica is […]
Read More2019 Report for South Pacific Region
Costa Rica real estate hit the big time with investors in 2018, growing significantly over previous years. And, our South Pacific region of Costa Rica is likely to be even bigger in 2019. For a long time, the Central Valley area in Costa Rica that includes the capital, San Jose, has been at the top of […]
Read MoreWhere, What is the “Ballena Coast”?
Pick up an old guidebook on Costa Rica, even from just a few years back, and you’ll read that the area known as “Costa Ballena” is difficult to access and offers little to travelers. Fast forward a few years and you’ll discover that this is no longer the case. Located just an hour south of […]
Read MoreWhy the Higher Cost of Living in Costa Rica Is Worth It..
Costa Rica has been an increasingly popular destination among tourists and expats for several decades. And, while it stands out heads above the rest for its abundance of untamed nature and the healthy lifestyle it offers, the cost of living in Costa Rica is not among its biggest selling points. The cost of living in Costa […]
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