If you follow Costa Rica much, you probably know that October is a very rainy and slow time of year for tourism and business.

For some it’s a good time to start preparing for the upcoming high season and for others it’s a great time to begin planning their vacation for the Costa Rica summer months, but for astute real estate investors, this time of year presents something else, the best time of year to purchase real estate and let me explain why.

One of the slowest times of year in Costa Rica is the beginning September till about Thanksgiving. The reason for that is quite simple, it’s the time of year we see the most rain, but more importantly it’s when schools start up in the U.S. and really marks the end of summertime in the U.S.

Naturally many families get tied up with starting up school, activities, and other priorities that just take away from even thinking about vacations, let alone buying real estate in Costa Rica. This of course leads to a drop off in interest and leaves a lot of sellers anxiously waiting for the upcoming high season in hope of making a sale.

Meanwhile these sellers are left holding their properties for the slowest time of year meaning little rental income. All of this gives you great leverage as the buyer.

What’s also key to point out is that sellers always feel they can ask for more during the high season, so waiting 3-4 months can sometimes produce a big swing in price. On top of all that, purchasing this time of year can be structured so you can close between Thanksgiving-mid December, positioning yourself at the perfect time to rent out your property at the peek of high season.

Lets not fail to mention that flights, hotels and travel costs are much less during October.

Why Buy Costa Rica Real Estate in October/November?

1. Lower Travel Costs
2. Better Leverage for Buyers
3. Anxious Sellers
4. Just in time to Begin Renting for Upcoming High Season

If you are thinking of purchasing in Costa Rica in the next few months and are in position to move at anytime, I highly encourage to talk to your Realtor to review the best deals on the market and see if you can make October or November your favorite time of year in Costa Rica.

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.