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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/atom10full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" gd:etag="W/&quot;DkMHQHc_fyp7ImA9WhRUFEs.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080104866992285048</id><updated>2012-01-24T20:07:11.947-08:00</updated><category term="tropical architecture in costa rica" /><title>Costa Rica Luxury Real Estate</title><subtitle type="html">Sharing of knowledge and experiences about the luxury real estate market in Costa Rica.  Luxury homes and mansions for sale in Costa Rica presented by www.costaricaluxuryestates.com and www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com.</subtitle><link rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default" /><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com/" /><link rel="next" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6080104866992285048/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25&amp;redirect=false&amp;v=2" /><author><name>yalile</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15309202378671273203</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail" width="24" height="32" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ekws-0IZCEA/S3lTeHxnFDI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KMU8bi3fBCM/S220/About_Yalile.jpg" /></author><generator version="7.00" uri="http://www.blogger.com">Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>45</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/CostaRicaLuxuryRealEstate" /><feedburner:info uri="costaricaluxuryrealestate" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><entry gd:etag="W/&quot;DkYCQHc_eCp7ImA9WhRUFEs.&quot;"><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080104866992285048.post-8894686826413800622</id><published>2012-01-23T18:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-01-24T20:02:41.940-08:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app="http://www.w3.org/2007/app">2012-01-24T20:02:41.940-08:00</app:edited><title>The Price is Right</title><content type="html">&lt;div class="WordSection1"&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;It used to be that property prices had very little margin for negotiation.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Marketing materials used to read “The Price is Right”.&amp;nbsp; But times have changed, and not matter how much you tune the pricing of your property, there is always that feeling that the price is still not right in order to attract that one and only desirable buyer.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Many homeowners are struggling to find out what is the right price at which their property would sell.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Prices have dropped down dramatically, especially over the past year or so, and even though there are drastic price reductions, buyers still want to make a better deal and offers are much lower than asking prices at discounted rates.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;There is then a big dilemma in the mind of the owner, and these are some of the questions that buyers frequently ask us:&amp;nbsp; should I reduce the price of my property to my rock bottom line?&amp;nbsp; Should I keep the property at the actual asking price knowing that if I get an offer it will be a low ball? Should I discount the price and keep some margin for negotiation? Should I take the property out of the market and wait for a market recovery?&amp;nbsp; Should I put the property for rent meanwhile the market recovers?&amp;nbsp; Should I start all over and reduce the price to a new price, without saying the price was reduced?&amp;nbsp; Should I offer owner financing to make it more attractive?&amp;nbsp; Should I rent with an option to buy?&amp;nbsp; Should I bring an appraiser to do a new appraisal at current market value?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;There is no crystal ball to determine if the market will ever recover but for sure, it will not recover to the prices of years 2006-2007.&amp;nbsp; Those times are gone.&amp;nbsp; Real estate market conditions changed not only in Costa Rica, but all over the world and you are not alone in the task of trying to get your property sold.&amp;nbsp; The fact is that there are millions of properties out there with millions of buyers urged to sell, and many properties have been sitting for years without getting sold.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;You only need one buyer, just one shot.&amp;nbsp; Buyers are looking for bargains, it is a buyer´s market, and because of the present market conditions, pricing your property right is the key to get the attention you are looking for.&amp;nbsp; Some ideas to get that price right are:&amp;nbsp; visualize what is really going on in your market area,&amp;nbsp; evaluate market comparables, but not the comparables of properties for sale in your market area, but comparables of properties like yours that have sold in your market area.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Do your own market research, search the internet for comparables, consider market conditions in general, get several experts to give you their opinion in setting the right price for your property, get an updated appraisal on the property based on present market conditions (&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;TIP: If you do order a market value appraisal, make it clear you don't need an elaborate, or full narrative report -- the kind that's complete with photos of the house and neighborhood, a map specifying the site, and floor plans is sufficient), offer incentives, always think like a buyer and abandon your personal point of view.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Ask your friends, relatives, experts, get as much input as possible about the right price for your property from those who know your property well.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;A property owner shared with me these thoughts by email today, and I think it is valid to share this with every one of you: "I do agree that the market decides price not the seller.&amp;nbsp; As you well know, in a seller's market sellers can get better prices and in buyer's market buyers get better prices.&amp;nbsp; And as you well know, location location location also has a big impact on price.&amp;nbsp; One can do a comparable sales analysis to estimate a market price. At the other end, if there are no buyers or too few buyers, a comparable sales analysis would not be valid.&amp;nbsp; So how would one establish a starting price?&amp;nbsp; If a seller is desperate to sell or must sell rather than lose his initial equity, this still does not represent a valid market price because it would be a price that is below market.&amp;nbsp; I do agree with you that house prices in Costa Rica are extremely high for a less developed country like CR with so many infrastructure and public services defficiencies."&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Another property owner shared the following in regards to this topic:&amp;nbsp; " This market is looking like the US two years ago.&amp;nbsp; When people finally realized that if they wanted to sell they would have to take a loss.&amp;nbsp; The inventory in the States has now slowed in the better areas that I watch, so it looks like Costa Rica is three years out. I will try to get with you next week to consider whether I want to remove my house from the Market or drastically drop the price.&amp;nbsp; I may also consider rental."&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt; If there are properties selling in your area, it would be good to find out for how much they are actually selling. Most owners that have been able to sell over the last year have lose on their initial equity.&amp;nbsp; It is sad, but is the truth. There is no data base of actual prices in which houses are selling for.&amp;nbsp; Such information would at least give sellers a much better idea of what is really going on.&amp;nbsp; On the other hand, owners that sell for very low prices, don´t want to disclose the information or would say they sold for a higher price.&amp;nbsp; There is then a distraction in the market that would not allow for a serious seller a way to visualize what is really happening in their area.&amp;nbsp; Even if there are just a few buyers for your market area, the aim is to get them enthusiastic about at least taking a look at your property, and pricing the property at a price that is attractive enough to call attention is most important.&amp;nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Buyer´s have many more options to choose from.&amp;nbsp; Competition is part of the process.&amp;nbsp; Your property will be competing with other similar properties.&amp;nbsp; After doing a throughout evaluation to price your property right, you will then be in a better position of deciding on a price that you deem competitive in order to attract a potential buyer.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Why do you think a famous couple like this, with enough money to buy property any where over the planet, would even consider buying property in Costa Rica, a tiny little country in the middle of the American continent?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;On one hand Brad Pitt says Costa Rica&amp;nbsp;“will be the perfect place for the family to get away from everything for a while.”&amp;nbsp; He adds that he “loves the country and is considering buying some Costa Rican property&amp;nbsp;so they can spend some time there when life gets less hectic for them.”&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;On the other hand, Angelina Jolie says she plans to step away from her flourishing Hollywood career in a few years to focus more on raising her children who will by then be near their teenage years.&amp;nbsp; She explained, “My kids &lt;/span&gt;(Maddox 10, Pax 8, Zahara 6, Shiloh 5, and three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne) &lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;will need me a lot when they hit their teens. If I know &lt;span class="ilad"&gt;anything&lt;/span&gt; about being a teenager, I need to be braced to be spending a lot of time with all six of them and making sure I can be there when they go through everything. So I’m sure I’ll be &lt;span class="ilad"&gt;working from home&lt;/span&gt; in some way. Maybe I’ll get to write or something.”&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;The plans were to spend the holidays in Costa Rica and purchase a farm before New Year.&amp;nbsp; Rumors even said they were considering Mel Gibson´s ranch in Guanacaste as one of their options.&amp;nbsp; He bought the 500 acre ocean front ranch in 2007 for $25.8 million and has it currently listed for $35 million.&amp;nbsp; The property has two luxury homes, a private beach access and over 150 hectares of Costa Rican jungle and large tracks of cattle ranch land.&amp;nbsp; Not bad for spending a few days out of the year and hiding away when life gets hectic.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;The fact is that many wealthy families from different parts of the world are looking at Costa Rica with the same kind of interest and it is not surprising that there is already an increasing demand for very unique ranches, mansions and million dollar homes for sale in Costa Rica.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Buying luxury real estate in Costa Rica has become an important task in the agenda of some millionaires around the globe.&amp;nbsp; Price is not the problem for this kind of buyers.&amp;nbsp; The real challenge is to find the perfect property to fit their needs and demands.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Surprisingly enough, absolute privacy and security are the number one requirement.&amp;nbsp; Luxury and comfort are also very important but secondary, as long as the property fits the other two, the rest can be accomplished along the way to the complete satisfaction of the new owners.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Like everything in life, living in paradise has a price when you have to leave behind your regular routine and the comforts of daily life.&amp;nbsp; In this case the price might result in several million dollars.&amp;nbsp; But a couple like Brad and Angelina are willing to pay the price as long as they find what they cannot buy with money:&amp;nbsp; peace and tranquility, away from their busy lives, and their kids having a different lifestyle experience, enjoying the natural wonders that Costa Rica has to offer.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Location: Los Laureles, Escazu.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Bedrooms: 3.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Bathrooms: 2.5.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Construction area: approximately 430 m2 of total construction (4626 sq.ft).&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Lot size: 925 m2 (9953 sq.ft).&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Alarm system.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Swimming pool.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Recently remodeled.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Guard shack with bathroom and kitchenette. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Garage: 2 + 2 parking spaces. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Fine finishes: granite countertops, travertine floors, teak floors in bedrooms, Cristobel fine wood built-in cabinetry, hard wood beamed ceilings, brand new kitchen appliances. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;Monthly rental: &amp;nbsp;$2,800 unfurnished&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;This house is perfect for families looking for a centrically located home in Escazu, with fine finishes and lots of entertaining areas. The approximately 4626 sq.ft construction offers a beautiful ample kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a central gourmet style cooking island; additionally a double high ceiling living/dining room connected to the exterior terrace, garden and pool. The terrace offers beautiful beamed ceiling in precious hard wood and built-in BBQ area, an ample backyard garden and swimming pool with heater. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The family area of the house encompasses 2 bedrooms sharing a full bathroom, visitor´s ½ bathroom, office or TV room and master bedroom with ample new master bathroom including central bathtub, double sink, shower and Cristobal walk-in closet. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Scarcity of property is driving up prices especially in top cities such as &lt;a href="http://www.propgoluxury.com/EN/LuxuryRealestate/London/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"&gt;London&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Paris, Hong Kong, New York and Beverly Hills.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;This is a key statement:&amp;nbsp; They point out that the very best property in the world’s most desirable locations will sell whatever is happening in the world economy and property is still seen as a safe haven when stock markets and equities are more volatile.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;ul type="disc"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Top performing real estate sales are in countries with an abundance of natural resources and favorable fiscal policies &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Scarcity of property is driving up prices especially in top cities such as&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;;"&gt;London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York and Beverley Hills&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Cash continues to be the most popular means of payment, according to 87% of the affiliate network&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Top buyers are from Russia, China and the Middle East&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Arial&amp;quot;,&amp;quot;sans-serif&amp;quot;; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;The challenge in the luxury market is a lack of quality properties&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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I must share with you my deep concern for the reasons that are forcing this decision, because the clients arrived at the building with a great expectation of finding peace and tranquility due to their health condition, and this was explained to the owners of the apartment on several occasions, even before signing the contract.   The fact that the building is secluded and away from traffic and high density construction, was the main attraction for choosing this building in comparison with the other options they had at the time.&lt;br /&gt;
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The months in the building for my clients became a daily torture, mainly due to some famous roosters owned by the next store neighbor’s gardener, although there were other issues related to the building and its maintenance that also weighed in making the decision, and that were pointed out in several occasions to those responsible, one of them is the last portion of the access road, in such poor condition that it is a premonition that something is going wrong in that building.&lt;br /&gt;
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My clients did everything in their power to solve the problems, even to the extent or purchasing the roosters from the neighboring property, but the gardener just went and bought chickens to replace those sold!&lt;br /&gt;
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It seems absurd that the owners of this distinguished building consent to this type of situation, because to some extent undermines the health of its inhabitants, and needless to say, the neighborhood is not a village, where this type of situation would appear normal. &lt;br /&gt;
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My clients arrived at the building with great expectation that this would be their permanent place of residence.  Their intention of renting was just to feel the atmosphere of the building before proceeding to buy the apartment. They even paid several months rental in advance. Unfortunately, the eventual purchase of the apartment will not be carried out. All for a few roosters and the lack of will to solve a problem that is largely affecting all residents of the building. &lt;br /&gt;
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My clients did not find the tranquility they were looking for, but will leave the building sicker than when they came and with an enormous sense of frustration at not being able to realize the process that led them to live there. &lt;br /&gt;
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In my 20 years of working with high-end properties I never had a similar experience.  I must say that I can not recommend the building to any of my clients, because they will probably go through a similar experience. A few roosters and the unwillingness to solve the problems have become so expensive for the developer and have caused so much trouble to my clients.  I also found out that other families living there are experiencing the same unhappiness.  &lt;br /&gt;
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In a few words, the power of a few roosters and a gardener, made it impossible to complete a transaction of about $800,000.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the world of real estate, this is one of the most amazing experiences I have been part of.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-2219076915685930070?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Costa Rica Luxury Estates (CLE) is recognized as the top luxury real estate boutique firm of Costa Rica and will be, this year, the Exclusive Representative for Prestige MLS Club.  Pioneers in the professional development of the luxury real estate industry of Costa Rica, with over 20 years of expertise in the real estate market and more than 35 years of experience dealing with foreign clients from all over the world, Costa Rica Luxury Estates is committed to delivering results, combining integrity and dedication with experience and expertise.&lt;br /&gt;
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Costa Rica Luxury Estates is a family owned company, and as such, is able to keep maximum care and confidentiality in the handling of the information of its clients.  Costa Rica Luxury Estates offers expert advice and support throughout all stages of buying and selling a property in Costa Rica. With personal commitment to clients and delivery of quality service, the Company assists clients throughout the process of selling their luxury homes or finding the right luxury property in Costa Rica. Its solid reputation is based on integrity, energy, attention to detail and strong negotiation skills, earned after many years of selling property in the upscale market.&lt;br /&gt;
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According to Yalile Alpizar, President of Costa Rica Luxury Estates : « we decided to join the Business Club because our company recognizes that through networking with the most recognized international luxury real estate experts around the globe, we are able to put the luxury real estate industry of Costa Rica at the highest level, setting an standard for maximum quality and professionalism in the marketing of luxury homes and million dollar homes.   We found in Prestige MLS the perfect channel to market Costa Rica luxury real estate to the right audience. As members of Prestige MLS Club we are focusing on market leadership, innovation, and international networking at the highest level.  This membership represents a significant competitive advantage for our clients. »&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-3036755541669478521?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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On the lower level floor and open plan living area with wet bar offers fantastic views of the infinity swimming pool and pacific ocean. A bathroom and storage room can be found just off this living area. An additional bedroom on the lower level floor can potentially be used as a family movie room considering its location next to the open games room and gym area. The property is surrounded by lush landscaping and tropical greenery has a generously sized infinity pool and heated spa situated in front of an open plan living area with wet bar. Additionally an open plan games room and gym with ocean views are positioned in this outdoor area. An expansive patio area with pool deck, outdoor shower and bathroom facilities complete this property’s beautiful yet functional design. A free standing three vehicle garage and workshop are located at the main entrance to the property. This home is located in the town of Escaleras, on the coastal paradise of Dominical looking out onto the Southern Pacific. With its rich biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes and pristine beaches Dominical is a beautifully preserved area of Costa Rica that boasts some of the best coastlines in the world and continues to retain its natural appeal and authenticity. The southern zone is famed for its panoramic ocean views, dazzling sunsets, all with a backdrop of pristine primary rainforest filled with a diverse range of flora and fauna. This Costa Rica luxury dream home is everything you ever wanted or needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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To view other examples of Tropical Architecture in Costa Rica please visit the following links:&lt;br /&gt;
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http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Wavefront-Estate/index.html This dramatic contemporary home is located near Flamingo Beach, overlooking the magnificent Pacific ocean and just 4 miles from the newest 5 Star Resort Rosewood Costa Carmel Costa Rica which will open in 2010. This home is positioned above a landscaped palm forest on three acres to take advantage of the expansive ocean views and the white sand beach below. Year round sunsets are viewed through 10 foot walls of glass and cantilevered indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces. A home with state of the art North American amenities in a pristine tropical setting.&lt;br /&gt;
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http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Shekinah-Pacific/index.html  Reminiscent of a European Estate, Can Shekinah - unveiling Pacific panoramas of Ballena National Marine Park and western sunsets - is an impressive display of craftsmanship and modern luxury. Built in 2008, this beauty commands a stately presence extending an estimated 5,500 sq. feet of interiors, with an additional 1,400 sq. feet of outdoor amenities; accommodating 3 bedrooms, two private offices the residence lends fine living and entertaining within the ambiance of protected rain forest. A finely appointed chef's kitchen - laden with a stone facade and beamed ceilings - serves custom cabinetry and fine wood counters, professional grade appliances and casual dining.&lt;br /&gt;
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http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Papagayo-Peninsula/index.html&lt;br /&gt;
This is the first house for on sale at the Project Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste, North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The property is an architectural achievement and one of the finest pieces of real estate in the country. This property enjoys of unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, overlooking Playa Prieta, and located right in front of the hole #13 of the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course of the Peninsula Papagayo Community. This is a two level house with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, inclusive of caretaker’s quarters. The property provides access to the Estate Owners Private Playa Prieta Beach Club &amp; Spa, where you can enjoy every type of five star amenities available.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-7953118821858074020?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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If someone chooses to live in Costa Rica instead of living in any other country, there must be a strong reason for that, especially in the high end, where buyers are much more demanding about their taste and needs. &amp;nbsp;In the high end we are mostly dealing with highly educated people, who have a clear understanding of the trends moving the market and, they usually do a lot of research before making any decision. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;Prices in Costa Rica started to go down since the real estate crisis in the United States started.&amp;nbsp; Before that time, prices were up in the skies, mostly due to speculators from the USA creating a real estate bubble that had to go down at anytime. &amp;nbsp;As a result, properties sat on the market for months and months without selling.&amp;nbsp; Since then, owners have become aware of the need to lower the price on their properties, to adapt it to the present market conditions.&amp;nbsp; Many of our listings are been offered with very large discounts, but even with the lower prices, we have had cases of negotiations that have started with a lot energy, have taken everyone a lot of time, have involved attorneys, have caused multiple expenses to all sides, but the end result is that the parties would not agree on price. &amp;nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;Even thought the USA used to the main market of buyers for real estate property in Costa Rica, this has changed dramatically.&amp;nbsp; At this point we have fewer buyers from the USA, but many more buyers from Canada, South America and Europe, willing and ready to buy property in Costa Rica and enthusiastically searching for the right kind of property.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;In the high end, price is not the main issue, but the fact that the property has to meet the standards that buyers are looking for.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; When clients in the high end find the right kind of property, the decision is almost immediate. The market is moving faster in the high end here in Costa Rica with ready to buy clients.&amp;nbsp; A few days ago, a client called to finally schedule an appointment on a property she seriously wanted to buy and that I had been trying for her to view because another buyer was also interested in the same property.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; She thought I was only trying to put pressure on her with the story of another buyer.&amp;nbsp; I told her the property got sold last week and she got very upset...&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;On the other hand, owners in Costa Rica are very clear about the market conditions in other parts of the world and for that reason our market has experienced dramatic changes.&amp;nbsp; Large discounts and sellers changing the course of action have kept the market unstable.&amp;nbsp; For example, many properties that were offered for sale last year are now offered only for rent, this is when the owners prefer not to discount the property but to wait for a better time to put the property back in the market for sale.&amp;nbsp; Others, especially Americans urged to sell, will apply large discounts in trying to sell their property in the shortest possible term and many of them are looking at investing in bargain property in the USA.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;There are big challenges ahead of us in a time of turbulence for the real estate market worldwide.&amp;nbsp; Owners have to be aware of the fact that they might end up losing money if they want to sell their property on a cash deal.&amp;nbsp; The biggest challenge is getting both sides in agreement on the terms of the sale.&amp;nbsp; There must be balance in everything and getting the buyer and seller to agree on price is only one part of my job, but at the end, it is the only way to truly get the job done.&amp;nbsp; High end buyers are cautious about where they put their investment, but when they have made a firm decision, they will go for it.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;Working together with buyer and seller in this process has become a titanic task, but at the end of the day, if both parties are in agreement, it is the best highest reward to all.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4D1C1B'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-2916537162601521761?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Mel Gibson and Gisele Bundchen are among those who have built beautiful vacation homes in the area. From Villa Vista Real you can view the beaches of Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, El Carmen and Hermosa, which are located one after the other one and represent the magical beauty of the beaches of Costa Rica. Villa Vista Real is offered as an exclusive vacation rental and it is also for sale on a turnkey deal: &lt;a href="http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Vista-Real/index.html"&gt;http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Vista-Real/index.html&lt;/a&gt; .&amp;nbsp; &amp;#8220;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Malpais is situated on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica on the southern tip of the Nicoya peninsula. Also known as the Hawaii of Latin America, there are several beaches to swim, dive or snorkel though it's main attraction is it's unique conditions for surfing and it's pristine subtropical nature. Horseback riding, sportfishing, canopy tours, scuba, and nature tours make up some of the other popular activities nearby. Malpais is a community unlike any other in Costa Rica with a strong surf culture and &amp;nbsp;the laid-back atmosphere that maintains the type of earthy tourism that made Costa Rica famous.&amp;#8221;&amp;nbsp; http://www.malpais.net/ &lt;span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=EN style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-720553671465195989?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4D1C1B'&gt;Acomodar a una familia en un país diferente &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;Para&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4D1C1B'&gt; quienes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt; eventualmente necesit&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4D1C1B'&gt;a&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;n &lt;span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'&gt;alquilar un apartamento de lujo &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#4D1C1B;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'&gt;en Escazú, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'&gt;por semana o por mes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;, ponemos a su disposición un lujoso penthouse de 532 m2 en Escazú. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Ver descripción detallada y fotos en este link:&amp;nbsp; 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With 24 hours security, a beautiful club house with swimming pool, tennis courts and entertainment areas, manicured community gardens with mature trees and impeccable maintenance, this neighborhood has become one of the preferred gated communities in the Central Valley.&amp;nbsp; Luxury homes from $800,000 up to $6 million make of Bosques de Lindora an ultra luxurious destination for those wanting to live in an exclusive address. &amp;nbsp;Security regulations are one of the main assets of Bosques de Lindora, and it is the main reason why many top level executives and diplomats choose this neighborhood for their residence.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;Not many homes in Bosques de Lindora are offered for sale, and inventory in this neighborhood is rather slow along the year.&amp;nbsp; This is a sign that shows that families are satisfied and happy living there, and have made of Bosques de Lindora their permanent home.&amp;nbsp; Very few homes in Bosques de Lindora are for sale right now, but this home for example &lt;a href="http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Grand-Luxury-Home/index.html"&gt;http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Grand-Luxury-Home/index.html&lt;/a&gt; is at this time the best buy in Bosques de Lindora.&amp;nbsp; Homes with half the size of land and construction area are offered for sale in the range of $1,2 million.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;The price on this home has been reduced from $1.8 million to $1.5 million, but due to family reasons, the owners are ready to consider any cash offers.&amp;nbsp; This is for sure, the perfect mix between a home well priced and a very motivated seller.&amp;nbsp; Serious buyers who want to live in Bosques de Lindora and enjoy the many benefits of this neighborhood, should act promptly and take advantage of this great opportunity to own a million dollar home in Bosques de Lindora for the best price.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;Right across from the main in road that goes in front of Bosques de Lindora the neighbors enjoy the services of one of the best supermarkets in the country, Automercado, there are also fine stores and restaurants of all kinds, as well as banks, pharmacies, beauty shops, vet hospital and more.&amp;nbsp; Some of the best schools are within minutes distance, and the highway of Santa Ana that connects with the Pacific Coast is within 1 mile distance.&amp;nbsp; Access to the International Airport is at only about 20 minutes distance, making it very easy for the frequent traveler to quickly get there.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;And if you like to enjoy the beach and ocean over the weekends, the good news is that it takes only one hour to go from Bosques de Lindora to the beautiful beaches and high end resorts of the Central Pacific Coast.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;Most importantly, children at Bosques de Lindora can still experience the incredible benefits of a neighborhood that is family oriented, where children come out in the afternoons to ride their bikes safely in the sidewalks and play with their friends from the other homes, just like when we were kids...&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#0F243E'&gt;Life at Bosques de Lindora goes at a different speed.&amp;nbsp; 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The truth is that in year 2010 most luxury homes were sold with discounts in the range of 20% up to 50%, which is bad news for home owners who are obviously hoping to sell under better terms.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;There are of course exceptions, but the general rule for luxury home buyers is to get the largest discount possible out of the deal.&amp;nbsp; Basically, there are strong reasons for this.&amp;nbsp; Firstly, most properties in the most popular markets have suffered aggressively as a result of the real estate and financial crisis.&amp;nbsp; This article is an example, &amp;#8220;in more than a decade, the average price of a home in Orlando dropped to less than $100,000&amp;#8221; &lt;a href="http://www.propertywire.com/news/north-america/orlando-real-estate-prices-201009244528.html"&gt;http://www.propertywire.com/news/north-america/orlando-real-estate-prices-201009244528.html&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Secondly, &amp;#8220;cash is the king&amp;#8221; and most sellers will negotiate and take a cash offer instead of taking the risk of waiting month after month for another cash buyer to come by. &amp;nbsp;Thirdly, buyers come under the preconception that properties in Costa Rica are overpriced, and this is a high price sellers are paying as a result of the tendency in Costa Rica to put prices that are way out of actual market conditions.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Understanding challenges and concerns facing buyers and sellers and listening to client&amp;#8217;s wants and needs is more important than ever.&amp;nbsp; With a constantly changing market it is important to understand market challenges and the facts that lead the decision making process, for both buyers and sellers.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;table cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 hspace=0 vspace=0 align=left&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=top align=left style='padding-top:0cm;padding-right:9.05pt;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:9.05pt'&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, &amp;nbsp;&amp;#8220;the luxury market has already started to outperform the overall housing market. The affluent are revaluating where to invest. Many are putting their money into residential real estate. Real recovery may be a couple of years ahead.&amp;#8221;&amp;nbsp; Additionally they add:&amp;nbsp; &amp;#8220;Unless we have some &amp;#8220;wild card&amp;#8221; economic event that sends everything spiraling down, the wealth recovery will continue and it will continue to be more global. North America and Europe will enjoy increasing numbers of wealthy, but China, Russia, Turkey, Brazil and many other countries will see an even greater percentage growth in the number of wealthy households.&amp;#8221;&amp;nbsp; For different socio-economic-political reasons, we can expect to see an increasing number of Chinese and South American prospects coming to buy property in Costa Rica.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Attitudes of luxury home buyers for year 2011 are described by the ILHM as:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul type=disc&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Are demanding more and better information about the market and the property&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Are looking for value, will negotiate price, and are looking for prices well below those of 2006 and 2007&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Are skeptical of pre-construction offerings&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Are often looking for lower-key, less flashy properties&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Want neighborhoods with available health care, low cost of living, and safety (especially if they are boomers)&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;View green as desirable; however, maybe not, if price is higher&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Want seamless service which saves them time&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li class=MsoNormal style='color:#282A55;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext'&gt;Are looking for lifestyle experiences and stories to tell &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;In general terms the luxury home buyer is looking for &amp;#8220;quality at a bargain&amp;#8221;, here is a great example of that:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Hacienda-Cielo-Azul/index.html"&gt;http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Hacienda-Cielo-Azul/index.html&lt;/a&gt; and the internet has become the most important source for gathering housing information and reviewing properties online.&amp;nbsp; In light of this, luxury homes should be presented with distinction and elegance &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Celebrities-Mansion/index.html"&gt;http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Celebrities-Mansion/index.html&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp;; information should be clear, detailed and professional, &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Villa-Los-Laureles/index.html"&gt;http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Villa-Los-Laureles/index.html&lt;/a&gt; thinking about the type of reader who will be reviewing the information online, and what they expect in return out of their time on the web.&amp;nbsp; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;On the other hand, luxury home buyers are very protective of their privacy and handling of the information should be done with sensitivity. &amp;nbsp;Our company, Costa Rica Luxury Estates, is a boutique luxury real estate company, with restricted access to the information of buyers and sellers, it gives both sides of the transaction the assurance that the information is handled with care and will be kept confidential at all times.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Here are some good news we also wanted to share with you, according to a study by the Institute for Private Investors published in the Wall Street Journal, very wealthy families will be looking to move money out of the U.S. this year, and 30% of them are planning to invest in real estate overseas:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2011/01/05/rich-investors-plan-to-pour-money-overseas/"&gt;http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2011/01/05/rich-investors-plan-to-pour-money-overseas/&lt;/a&gt; &amp;#8220;With America&amp;#8217;s &lt;a href="http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/feds/2009/200913/200913pap.pdf"&gt;millionaires holding more than 80%&lt;/a&gt; of the nation&amp;#8217;s publicly traded stocks, their decisions can move markets. &amp;nbsp;A drop from 81% to 68% means that more than $1.3 trillion is being re-directed by the wealthy from the U.S. to Latin America, Asia and other parts of the world.&amp;#8221;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal style='mso-element:frame;mso-element-frame-hspace:9.05pt;mso-element-wrap:around;mso-element-anchor-vertical:paragraph;mso-element-anchor-horizontal:column;mso-height-rule:exactly'&gt;&lt;span style='font-size:12.0pt'&gt;Taking all of this into account, &amp;nbsp;we are committed to continue innovating and setting a standard for quality, in the competitive world of the real estate market, focusing our efforts in giving the luxury home market a distinctive treatment.&amp;nbsp; 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&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;Para empresas que eventualmente necesiten alquilar para sus ejecutivos de alto nivel un apartamento de lujo por semana o por mes, ponemos a su disposición un lujoso penthouse de 532 m2 en Escazú. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Ver descripción detallada y fotos en este link:&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="http://costaricaluxuryestates.com/LH_1/Luxurious-Penthouse.html"&gt;http://costaricaluxuryestates.com/LH_1/Luxurious-Penthouse.html&lt;/a&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=MsoNormal&gt;&lt;span lang=ES-TRAD style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0F243E'&gt;Con amplias terrazas privadas, vistas espectaculares, Jacuzzi externo para 8 personas, 3 amplios dormitorios, el principal con Jacuzzi, 2 oficinas, 3 salas, amplia terraza privada, aire acondicionado central.&amp;nbsp; 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February 10, 2011&lt;br /&gt;
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Selling luxury real estate is about selling peace of mind.&lt;br /&gt;
If you check Wikipedia for the words "Peace of Mind" you will read:  "Peace of Mind" may refer to: The absence of mental stress or anxiety, and the presence of serenity, calm, quiet, comfort of mind; Inner peace.&lt;br /&gt;
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In decades of selling luxury real estate I have come across many clients who are looking not only for a "piece of property" but for the right kind of property that will bring the necessary peace of mind to them and their families.  High end buyers of luxury real estate are very particular about their needs and demands, and fulfilling them is not an easy task, especially in our case, as we are dealing with clients who are moving from a different country, different language, and different culture.&lt;br /&gt;
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At a closing recently, our client was at the end of a process that had taken him and his wife several years of continuous search for the right kind of property. They flew several times from their home country to Costa Rica and went back with a sour flavor of not having found their property. Finding that property, at the right price, right location and meeting all the requirements, was a dream come true.  After signing the contract they said they finally had peace of mind, and felt completely overwhelmed by the fact that the property was the perfect fit for them.&lt;br /&gt;
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Selling luxury real estate is a challenge that not many can take, but when taking this challenge, real estate professionals have to be sensitive and listen carefully, in order to be able to capture the essence of the kind of property their clients are looking for.   There is magic on that very moment when the client and the property meet for the first time, for that reason, pushing a client towards a property that might not be the right one, would be like taking away the opportunity of finding the peace of mind the client is looking for.  Because of the many factors involved, selling luxury real estate takes much more time and effort than selling other types of properties.  It requires a lot of experience, sensitivity and extra doses of patience.  After all, the end result should bring peace of mind to all.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-9030294598588312866?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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By Yalile Alpizar, President - Costa Rica Luxury Estates&lt;br /&gt;
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I wanted to share with you some input about what it is to purchase a luxury home in Costa Rica.  Many of you have asked about the data bases of comparable market analysis for properties sold in Costa Rica over the last two years.  I am very sorry to tell you that there is no such thing as a data base of comparable market analysis of properties in Costa Rica!  Properties that are listed for sale, presently pending of sale and properties that have sold with/in the last year are only a part of each real estate office’s private data base.  Costa Rica does not have an organized real estate system that would allow for realtors to update this type of information in order to make it available to buyers and sellers.  Finding out comparables can result in a titanic task to any realtor or buyer who wants to have a better definition of what is in the market within the price ranges of a specific property search.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Costa Rica, pricing a property for a correct market value, or making an offer based on a comparable market analysis is only possible if you count on the services of a very experienced and reliable professional or firm with expertise in the area of interest and wide knowledge of the market in question.  Coming from a different country with no knowledge of the local market conditions can turn the acquisition of a property in a challenge if you are not in the hands of reliable professionals with expertise in the local market.&lt;br /&gt;
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In most countries, a comparative market analysis and an appraisal are the standard methods for determining a home's value.   In Costa Rica, for a real estate agent to provide a comparative market analysis or an informal estimate of value based on comparable sales in the neighborhood of your interest, he would have to go door by door searching for the information, or call office by office to get information form the different real estate companies about their sales results.  The bad news in Costa Rica are that neighbors would normally not be willing to provide that kind of information since it is considered private and most agents will not give you reliable information based in the fact that the more information you share the more chances you have of loosing prospect clients.&lt;br /&gt;
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In sum, Costa Rica does not have public records of sales and the task of searching for properties that are similar to the one of a buyer’s interest in size, construction and location is tremendously laborious and would have to be done on a one to one basis.&lt;br /&gt;
Not too long ago, selling a million dollar home was a challenge in Costa Rica… most realtors used to call million dollar home the “white elephants” because they knew it would take many years before a buyer would purchase such property.  Things have changed for the local upper tier market!  The fact now is that we receive inquiries for information about million dollars homes on a daily basis!! And they get sold!  Listings in the areas of Papagayo, the Central Pacific Coast, Escazu and Santa Ana, have to be updated more frequently with property owners due to the fact that they are changing hands more rapidly than  before.   A listing of a million dollar home usually takes over three years to sell, but it takes from six months to one year to get it sold if price and location are right.   Some other properties would take longer due mainly due to location in remote areas of the country or because of overprizing conditions.  Demand for luxury homes and million dollar homes has increased dramatically over the last year and it is forecasted that it will increase year after year due to the interest for second home ownership by high end buyers, especially from the United States, Canada and Europe.   &lt;br /&gt;
Marketing of million dollar homes in Costa Rica has become attractive to real estate companies who receive multiple inquiries for information about that kind of properties as the luxury home market is booming.  High-end homes generally require more time and marketing efforts to attract the right buyer, especially when you have to first sell the country and then sell the property!  But high end buyers searching for luxury homes in Costa Rica are paying the price of owning property here because they know they are investing in an emerging market with all the conditions to turn into a second Hawaii destination.  Costa Rica is  right now the number one destination for adventure tourism and has become the favorite new destination for second home ownership.  Interesting enough, most homes sold to foreigners are sold to people who first came to Costa Rica as a tourist!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-4581915828485531092?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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By Yalile Alpizar, President, Costa Rica Luxury Estates&lt;br /&gt;
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The big mistake in trying to sell luxury real estate starts right from the beginning of putting the property in the market… it has to do with OVERPRICING.&lt;br /&gt;
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Costa Rica is characterized by a real estate market where in theory everything is for sale if the right price is paid.  This is what most buyers are told when they are putting their house on the market.  Then we have the fact that there is more inventory of houses for sale than buyers who can actually qualify to purchase those homes.  The equation is then more sellers competing for fewer buyers.&lt;br /&gt;
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There is a myth that sellers have to face from the very beginning if they are truly interested in selling the house at the right price on a timely basis, this is:  “"The initial listing price isn't that important because the price can always be adjusted down later." &lt;br /&gt;
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This is NOT true, and the fact is that buyers loose a lot of time and effort along the way before they find out their big mistake.&lt;br /&gt;
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The other myth is that most buyers do not come to see a luxury home because of the adds they saw in newspapers, magazines, a sign in front of the house, or the internet.  The fact is that most buyers of luxury homes contact a real estate agent that knows the current inventory and would pre-qualify the properties that could fit their needs.&lt;br /&gt;
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Buyers of luxury homes are very specific regarding their requirements and would not loose their time looking at homes that would not meet those requirements.  Their time is very valuable.  They would normally depend on an agent to represent them.&lt;br /&gt;
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Buyer's agents look at the needs of the client, where the client wants to live, location, condition, and other details of the property... &lt;br /&gt;
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And most importantly.... ...price. &lt;br /&gt;
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If your house is overpriced, agents are going to show similar homes that are priced more attractively. Your listing will get passed over. &lt;br /&gt;
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Agents pay MOST attention to homes newly on the market. There are fewer NEW listings than current listings. It is easier to keep an eye out for what is NEW, compared to the vast number of current listings. &lt;br /&gt;
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New listings are on the "hot" sheet circulated in real estate offices. The MLS computer identifies new listings. Your listing agent may hire a service to distribute fliers to all the buyer's agents. There are office previews and MLS tours to showcase new listings. A lot of attention is focused on what is NEW. &lt;br /&gt;
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With agent's looking at newly listed homes so aggressively, a properly priced home gets attention. &lt;br /&gt;
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An overpriced home gets passed over.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-2253710740748375060?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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Price is not everything to look for in a “Fire Sale”, there is much more than Price to evaluate, before making a decision or even considering the viewing of a property in that condition.  Three very important aspects to evaluate when looking at a “Fire Sale”. The first one is “Location”.  When investing in the luxury real estate market, a property can be discounted drastically, but if it is not in a good location, your investment will be at risk.  Don´t even take your time to view the property if it is not in a good location according to the purposes of your investment.  Secondly, quality.  Quality of construction, quality of finishes, quality of terrain.  Even if the property is not well maintained for whatever reasons, quality has to be observed closely.  And thirdly, good standing of the property from all legal aspects.  Take your time to review the legal aspects and reasons behind the drastic price reduction.  Ask, ask, and ask, don´t get tired of asking.  Remember that behind every “Fire Sale” there is always an important cause that is leading the property to such condition.&lt;br /&gt;
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“Fire Sales” can become very dramatic depending on the circumstances forcing the sale but there is no reason to turn a “Fire Sale” into a “Bloody Mary”.  Over the past couple of years, our company has represented several properties that have been sold as “Fire Sales”.  After a throughout negotiation process and a detailed due diligence, at the end of the process both parties, buyers and sellers, have demonstrated to feel confident with the decision made.  This is the essence of a professionally handled closing process, where both parties are satisfied with the end result.&lt;br /&gt;
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As luxury real estate experts, our work is to facilitate the process, and aside from all emotional factors behind the deal, make sure there is respect, trust and transparency all the way through.&lt;br /&gt;
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Take a look at these three examples of Fire Sales:&lt;br /&gt;
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http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Contemporary-Tropical/index.html  in Santa Ana.  This is a very unique property in one of the best locations of Santa Ana, excellent finishes and first class construction lead by recognized leading architectural firm.  &lt;br /&gt;
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http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Hacienda-Cielo-Azul/index.html Unique and luxurious hacienda style residence with some of the best views of the Central Valley.&lt;br /&gt;
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http://www.costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Penthouse-For-Sale/index.html  Location, location, location, this penthouse is situated in one of the best locations of Escazu.  Turn key deal for a ready to move family or executive`s home office.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6080104866992285048-735432231914525096?l=yalilealpizarcostaricaluxuryestates.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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London, UK (10 Oct., 2010) –  Signature Residences Worldwide today announced that Costa Rica Leading Estates is the newest member of its luxury real estate network.&lt;br /&gt;
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“We are extremely pleased to have Costa Rica Leading Estates as a member of our luxury real estate network and as our exclusive representatives in Costa Rica. Costa Rica Leading Estates and its experienced sales associates are well established, serving discerning clients for nearly 20 years with expertise, professionalism and integrity,” said Ann Adenius, Managing Director, Signature Residences Worldwide.  &lt;br /&gt;
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The firm’s office is located at San José, Costa Rica.&lt;br /&gt;
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“We are committed to provide the very best service to our clients, and this is underlined by the significant attention and personal involvement we give to all our clients,” said Yalile Alpizar, President of Costa Rica Leading Estates CLE S. A.. “Over the years, we have acquired an excellent reputation as a leading and innovative upmarket luxury real estate firm in Costa Rica. Signature Residences Worldwide’s position as an international premium luxury property marketing and referral partner is a perfect fit for us, reaching out to a truly global customer base, while complementing our local and regional expertise.”&lt;br /&gt;
Costa Rica Leading Estates' listings will be marketed on the signatureresidencesworldwide.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm  will benefit from an association with the Signature Residences Worldwide's marketing programs including the  prestigious luxury real estate magazine, THE ADDRESS.&lt;br /&gt;
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About Signature Residences Worldwide&lt;br /&gt;
Signature Residences Worldwide is an elite boutique luxury real estate company, exclusively dedicated to the high-end market, featuring luxury homes and prestige properties for sale worldwide. &lt;br /&gt;
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Working with selected local real estate partners around the world, Signature Residences Worldwide provide partners with a compelling referral and marketing programme. Customers will find a carefully hand-picked selection of luxury homes, estates, penthouses and properties currently available for sale throughout the world, on www.signatureresidencesworldwide.com.&lt;br /&gt;
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www.signatureresidencesworldwide.com is a division of W International, a fully&lt;br /&gt;
integrated property and lifestyle group founded in 1999. Based in&lt;br /&gt;
London, UK, we specialise in providing professional advice and service&lt;br /&gt;
to international buyers of luxury real estate. http://www.w-international.com/&lt;br /&gt;
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About Costa Rica Leading Estates&lt;br /&gt;
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Costa Rica Leading Estates, CLE S. A. Is recognized as the premier luxury real estate boutique of Costa Rica.   www.costaricaluxuryestates.com  is number one in major search engines for finding luxury real estate for sale in Costa Rica. www.CostaRicaMillionDollarHomes.com is the most unique database of million dollar homes for sale in Costa Rica. www.CostaRicaLuxuryVacationRentals.com offers unique luxury estates and million dollar homes for rent as vacation rentals in Costa Rica.&lt;br /&gt;
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I guess this question is not only pertinent to property owners of luxury homes in Costa Rica but in many countries worldwide.&lt;br /&gt;
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Our answer has been plain and simple. It is clear we will have to wait a bit more for a market recovery.  Some property owners are expecting this to happen soon, but when we say “a bit more” means many months, probably years... hopefully not as much as some predict, but this means we will definitely have to be patient and very creative in the way we approach the market.  &lt;br /&gt;
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In the worst scenario and looking at the long term, it was in January of this year that the Washington Post published an article forecasting 10 to 15 years for a market recovery: “economists warn that it could take up to a decade for many homeowners to regain equity in their homes, while some people in the hardest-hit regions of the country may not see a recovery during their lifetime. “  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/26/AR2010012604115.html.  &lt;br /&gt;
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The truth of the matter is that no one has a crystal ball to tell us when or how, and even the most prominent economists are concern about the future of the real estate market.  At some point, as explained by Warren Buffett, “for every seller (or lender) hurt by this, there will be a buyer who benefits.” http://reason.com/blog/2010/03/01/buffett-way-too-optimistic-on ... and this is exactly what is happening in this market.  For obvious reasons, buyers and renters are taking advantage of the situation and trying to get the best deal possible. &lt;br /&gt;
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A commercial real estate crisis has been predicted since the beginning of this year “Over the next five years, about $1.4 trillion in commercial real estate loans will reach the end of their terms and require new financing. Nearly half are "underwater," meaning the borrower owes more than the property is worth” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/11/commercial-real-estate-wa_n_458092.html  . &lt;br /&gt;
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In the residential real estate market the news are similar.  An article published yesterday by the New York Times affirms that just in the US “tens of millions of homeowners have already seen their home values drop an average of 30 percent... The average home now takes more than a year to sell. Add in the homes that are foreclosed but not yet for sale and the total is greater still.”  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/06/business/economy/06housing.html?_r=1&amp;hp &lt;br /&gt;
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The USA is the main market of buyers and renters for luxury homes in Costa Rica, and if this is happening in the USA, we don´t need to have a crystal ball to figure out the expectations for our own market.  The truth of the matter is that since the real estate crisis began we have seen property prices going down dramatically and closings taking place with very large discounts, merely because prices were inflated as a result of the real estate bubble.  &lt;br /&gt;
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Other factors might be favorable to the real estate market in Costa Rica, such as the constant demand for office space, new developments taking place in the tourism, commercial and industrial markets, financing options with local banks, new multinational companies installing operations in the country and the expected demand from baby boomers coming to Costa Rica to search for a second or retirement home. &lt;br /&gt;
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The actual scenario is as clear as this:  some property owners would prefer to wait for a market recovery and have taken their property out of the market or have put it for rent.  Others are keeping their property in the market in the hope that a very particular buyer will pay a fair price on their property.  Some owners are desperate to sell and will take a cash offer after a serious negotiation process. On the other hand, buyers are looking at getting greater discounts, even if prices have already dropped.  There is still a huge gap between what a seller expects as the rock bottom line and what a buyer would accept as a final price to close on a property.  Cash is the king and those who have sold properties over the past few months are not sorry they sold for a lower price than what they were expecting, they are just thankful they sold! &lt;br /&gt;
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Of course, we will continue to put all of our dedication and effort to market our inventory, in the understanding that under the present circumstances, it is important to consider all these issues challenging the luxury real estate market, and the fact that the market is seriously affected by external factors completely out of our control.  &lt;br /&gt;
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By visiting this link you will find our section of properties with price discounts:  &lt;br /&gt;
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