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[quote=”costaricafinca”]If you haven’t yet ‘visited’ the property I would advise you to wait until you have done so. Do not put any funds ‘up front’ of said visit.
Use your own lawyer [i]not[/i] the sellers or developers.[/quote]Definitely agree. We actually visited the site several times, met personally with the attorney, and investigated the broker as much as we could. She had quite a long list of successful sales and allowed us to contact a couple of her clients. Having never purchased without a bank involvement, it is still a little scary to contemplate a closing process where you are not sitting across from all the parties involved.
Much thanks for the advice.
-Dan
[quote=”grifz77″]I have been told that Chicago Title charges 4% of the purchase price for closing costs. This seems VERY high to me. [/quote]
My 2014 estimated attorney fee is also 4% of purchase price. I guess it’s been consistent for the last 7 years.
[quote=”bucko”]… And your last tirade is the one that caused me to remove your We Love Costa Rica from my inbox permanently. Tom C.[/quote]
Tom C. I’m right behind you brother. He’s smoking something.
[quote=”costaricafinca”][b]dmarcelop [/b] have ever been to Limon, either? In another post you mention [i]’…but I’m looking at C.R. now’,[/i] which sounds that you [i]intend[/i] to come to Costa Rica.[/quote]
Yes, I rarely visit Costa Rica without stopping to visit friends in Limon on my way to Cahuita and Puerto Viejo and the black sand beaches. I was just there last August. You’re right about the roads. The folks in Limon complain about being slighted by the government planners.
I do “intend” on purchasing a vacation/retirement home somewhere on the Atlantic coast, but not necessarily in Limon proper. Over the years, I’ve seen the area slide into further decay. The folks in Limon blame the influx of Nicaraguans and government neglect.
I’m not suggesting that Limon is for everyone or that it doesn’t have issues. I’m only suggesting that there are other attractions.
[quote=”sueandchris”]I am really, really mystified as to why someone would pick Limon as a place to settle in Costa Rica.[/quote]
Wow! Poor Limon continues to be bashed so mercilessly.
I plan on having homes on both coasts. There’s a lot of history there. Yes, compared to the Pacific coast, it’s not your typical gringo meeting place. Some folks, however, find Limon refreshing, different, and yes much more vibrant than the seemingly mundane Pacific coast.Like they say, different strokes for different folks.
Understand that Limon has always been victimized by some institutionalized racial prejudices. Yes, it exists even in Costa Rica. Limon has a rich cultural heritage that makes Costa Rica even more interesting. Yes, it’s a gritty place, but vibrant with much more culinary delights and music culture than the rest of the Mestizo Costa Rica.I have European friends who think they know the US because they’ve been to New York a few times. You don’t know Costa Rica if you haven’t experienced “the other” Costa Rica.
A lot of folks say it reminds them of New Orleans. New Orleans has a high crime rate as well. It also adds culture and music to the American experience.
[quote=”costaricafinca”]*I would add that the original post was regarding ‘Founding a community of retirees’ has been offered in many planning stages, by many developers and have been discarded because it just hasn’t caught on.[/quote]
I think it’s about to catch on. I hear that C.R. is realizing the benefits of catering to the huge aging US baby boomers. I probably have another 15 years before retirement, but I’m looking at C.R. now. My version of retirement is starting a small business in C.R. to keep me busy and productive.
