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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
18 hours ago6 min read


Governance for Private Homes: Quotes, Original Invoices & Evidence (Costa Rica)
The era of mystery margins and vague vendor summaries has officially ended. Today's luxury property owners demand transparency that matches their business acumen—they want original invoices with tax IDs, comparable quotes for every project, and photographic evidence that work actually happened. After discovering hidden mark-ups of 30-50% buried in "bundled concierge charges," owners are revolutionizing how their Costa Rica estates are managed. The old system of trust without

Teresita Alfaro
4 days ago11 min read


Anti-Mold & Salt-Air Playbook for Private Homes in Costa Rica
The tropical paradise of Costa Rica harbors a silent destroyer that strikes luxury estates with devastating precision. Hidden moisture and salt-air corrosion systematically destroy finishes, infiltrate closets, compromise HVAC systems, and fry electronics—particularly when owners travel abroad. While budget property checks might cost less upfront, they consistently miss root causes, transforming minor moisture issues into five-figure restoration bills that shock returning own

Teresita Alfaro
7 days ago7 min read


Guest Expert Article: Consequences of the Expiration of Law No. 9996's Benefits & What It Means for Future Investors
One of the most common questions I receive from potential clients considering relocation to Costa Rica involves residency requirements and tax benefits. With the upcoming expiration of Law No. 9996's benefits in July 2026, understanding the legal implications has never been more important. I'm honored to share this expert legal analysis written by Lic. Oscar Andrés López Hernández , Attorney-at-Law with Expat Legal Advisors , a law firm specializing in immigration, real esta

Lic. Oscar Andrés López Hernández Attorney-at-Law
Oct 177 min read


The Hidden Cost of "Saving Money": Why Cheap Property Management in Costa Rica Actually Costs More.
(Free Complimentary In-Person Consultation) How cutting corners on property management turns a $1,500 monthly "savings" into a $47,000 disaster—and why professional estate management protects your investment instead of draining it I'll never forget the phone call that came in October 2019, right in the middle of Costa Rica's brutal rainy season. The voice on the other end was panicked, desperate even. "Tere, I need help. I think I made a terrible mistake with my property." Da

Teresita Alfaro
Oct 1628 min read

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