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.
My wife and I had such a wonderful experience working with Scott Bowers in the Pérez Zeledón area of Costa Rica. From the start, he was warm, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly attentive to what we were looking for.
Scott showed us several properties, including the ones we asked to see as well as others he suggested based on our criteria. His knowledge of the area, the local market, and Costa Rican real estate law was extremely helpful. He made what would have felt like an overwhelming process feel so much easier and far more comfortable.
What really made Scott stand out was how much he genuinely cares. He was more than just a realtor — he felt like a personal guide to the area and to life in Costa Rica. He shared so much helpful insight about what it’s really like to live there, and he also introduced us to some fantastic local restaurants and hotels, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Ricar2!
Scott is very responsive, thorough, and clearly operates with a high level of integrity. We always felt listened to, supported, and in very good hands. We would 1000% recommend him to anyone looking for property in the southern zone of Costa Rica, especially if you are relocating and want someone who intimately understands both the process and the people he’s helping. We will always have a friend in Scott in Costa Rica! Pura Vida!
Mike Wohlfahrt
If you spend enough time researching Costa Rica real estate or relocation, you’ll eventually start hearing a confusing stream of acronyms and government entities thrown around in conversations:INVUSINACMINAESETENACFIAHaciendaRegistro NacionalCatastro NacionalSNITMuniFor many buyers and expats, it can start to feel like alphabet soup.The good news?You do not need to become an ex...
One thing I hear all the time from buyers in Costa Rica is this:“We’ll never sell this place.”And every time I hear it, I think the same thing:Never say never.Because after living here for many years and working with countless buyers in the Costa Rica Southern Zone, I can tell you something with certainty:A surprising number of people who swore they’d never sell eventually call...
One of the questions I get asked constantly by foreign buyers considering a move to Costa Rica is:“How high are the property taxes?”The answer usually comes as a pleasant surprise.Compared to the United States, Canada, and many parts of Europe, property taxes in Costa Rica are generally very low. In fact, many buyers are shocked by how inexpensive annual carrying costs can be —...
For years, many buyers coming to Costa Rica assumed that purchasing land and building a custom home was automatically the smarter financial decision.And in some cases, it still is.But today’s market is different than it was five or ten years ago.Construction costs have risen substantially in recent years due to increases in labor, materials, transportation, and permitting expen...
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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!
