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Insider Secrets
Renewing Your DIMEX: What Every Resident Needs to Know Before It's Too Late
As someone who has helped dozens of expat families navigate Costa Rica's bureaucracy, I can tell you: DIMEX renewal is one of the most common sources of stress I see—and it's 100% preventable with the right information.
I asked my trusted legal partner, Lic. Oscar Andrés López Hernández from Expat Legal Advisors, to break down everything you need to know. This is the guide I wish every expat had.
Teresita Alfaro
Nov 27, 20256 min read
The 41% Property Value Crash: Why "Agencia-Maintained" Homes Are Surviving Costa Rica's Real Estate Storm
Just as a dealership-maintained vehicle commands 20-30% higher resale value than one with spotty maintenance records, professionally managed properties in Costa Rica are weathering the market correction while others hemorrhage value. The numbers are staggering. Costa Rica's real estate market has shifted dramatically in 2025 , with median home prices plummeting 41.21% from $907,769 in January 2024 to $533,647 in January 2025, according to the latest market data. Guanacaste, o
Teresita Alfaro
Oct 27, 20256 min read
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