I am a naturalized citizen of Costa Rica. I first arrived (from the U.S.) in 2001 to broker a deal that sold one of the country’s premier private universities to a U.S. publicly-held education company. Since 2004 I’ve arranged eco-intensive Costa Rica vacation tours to locations throughout the country, as well as Nicaragua, Panama and Colombia. In addition to serving as an agent with the Coldwell Banker Dominical Realty team since 2015, I offer Expat Consulting and conduct guided Expat Tours.
We had little time but we knew what we were looking for. Scott found and showed us a few properties that were within the requirements. Within days we put down the offer and bought the property. Scott helped us with the complicated process of buying in a foreign country. Thanks to him the process was smooth and pretty fast. After we took possession there was a period of several months before we were able to really take possession of the property. We needed time to take care of things from home in Canada. Scott took care of the property by keeping an eye on it and organizing basic maintenance – cutting the grass, dealing with the mud-slide blocking the driveway, etc. We are immensely grateful for his service, which went way beyond his duty as an agent.
Peter and Grace Borowiak
One of the most common questions I hear from North American buyers is:"Does Costa Rica have an MLS like we do in the United States or Canada?"The answer today is...No—at least not quite yet.And understanding the difference can save you a tremendous amount of frustration during your property search.The Good NewsCosta Rica's real estate industry has been moving steadily toward a...
One of the most misunderstood aspects of buying land in Costa Rica—especially among foreign buyers—is that two properties with the same size, same view, and even the same price can have dramatically different development potential simply because of how they are accessed.In other words, the road matters. A lot.I regularly speak with buyers who assume that if a property has legal...
If you’ve been watching the Costa Rica real estate market lately, you’ve probably noticed something has changed.Properties that would have moved quickly a couple of years ago are now sitting longer. Sellers who entered the market with aggressive pricing are increasingly being forced to adjust. Buyers have more choices, more leverage, and—perhaps most importantly—more time.In my...
One of the more common requests I get from buyers interested in Costa Rica sounds something like this:“I want a beachfront property where I can build right near the water… maybe even with a dock or pier extending into the ocean or river.”That’s often the point where expectations collide with Costa Rican reality.One of the first things many foreign buyers are surprised to learn...
Jungle Retreat Center in Platanillo with Yoga Shala, Glamping, and River Access
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Costa Rica Expat Properties
Your mountain or beach dream home can be found here. Scott Bowers is an agent with Coldwell Banker - Vesta Group - Costa Rica, serving the Southern Pacific coast and mountainous area of Perez Zeledon. The Southern Zone is the most pristine and untouched area left in Costa Rica and a great place to consider for Costa Rica expat living. Connect with me to start living your dream life in Costa Rica!
