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Make a Moving ChecklistYou’ve found your new Costa Rica dream home, now make the process as stress-free and organized as possible by starting early and keeping close tabs on the details. When moving to another country, you will need to do alot of sorting to discard those unnecessary items. Don't forget, you will be subject to Costa Rican "Import Duty" on your household possessions.It’s Ok to DreamWhen you are out there trying to find a house that is perfect for you and your family, it’s a good idea to prepare a list of all your needs, wants, and don’t-wants. Yes, an open mind is helpful when shopping for a house, but you don’t need to compromise on the things you truly care about. Prioritize your top 5 “must-have” qualities in a home, your top 5 “like to have” qualities, and you top 5 “we absolutely don’t want” qualities, and take the list with you when you go house shopping. You will be able to quickly eliminate homes that don’t fit your needs and wants, and also be able to spot the homes that deserve some greater attention.In the USA there are services readily available, but Guanacaste or Domincal do not have the shopping or medical services you may need. Your Costa Rica Buyer's Agent will help you review your requirements with the services available in each area of Costa Rica. We want you to be satisfied with your decisions for years into the future.
When you are buying a home, you may be thinking “location, location, location” or “granite countertops", but before you can start having fun shopping around, you have to do a little work to get yourself ready financially. Begin your home-buying process by cleaning up your credit report and credit score and you will be able to start off on a solid financial foundation. Financing is available in Costa Rica for persons with reasonable credit scores and a minimum 25-35% down payment plus closing costs. Closing costs in the USA are typically 3-4%, whereas Costa Rican closing costs are typically 7-8%.
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