9 Reasons To Buy In Tamarindo

Costa Rica offers unbeatable real estate throughout the country, but Tamarindo real estate is a gem. If you are considering moving to a tropical country or perhaps investing in a vacation home, here are 9 reasons why you should consider Costa Rica, and the beautiful city of Tamarindo specifically.

1. Costa Rica Is “Foreigner-Friendly”

Costa Rica welcomes citizens of the globe to purchase property in their lovely country. You will have an easy time finding and then purchasing Tamarindo real estate no matter where you are from. In fact, you can own property and only have a tourist visa.

Just remember that non-residents cannot own oceanfront property. That doesn’t mean you can’t find a beautiful spot only a few steps away from the Tamarindo waves, though!

2. Tamarindo’s Market Is Steady

With the boom in the economy a few decades ago came the boom of Tamarindo. Building was at its height and the town soared. Even after the recession, Tamarindo has still stayed strong. The real estate is lively, especially in the Guanacaste region.

The fact of the matter is people want to escape the woes of their lives and enjoy beauty and good living in the gorgeous Costa Rica. This has kept and continues to keep the Tamarindo real estate market strong.

3. Costa Rica Has Low Property Taxes

Costa Rica’s property tax is at .25% of the value. So for an easy example, you will only be paying $250 a year on a $100,000 property. This means that your initial investment in Tamarindo real estate will stay extremely affordable for the years to come.

4. Tamarindo Offers Endless Opportunity For Vacation Rentals

Worried that you won’t be able to stay in your new Tamarindo home throughout the year? Don’t fret. Since Tamarindo is such a highly-sought- after tourist destination, you are easily capable of finding short -and long-term vacation renters. Contact Richard Lacey: richard@cbtamarindo.com to discuss options for making your home vacation rental friendly.

5. Variety in Home Types

Maybe you want a small condo to retire to. Or maybe you desire a large, sweeping villa to bring the whole family to. Perhaps you would like to live steps away from the buzz. Or maybe you would prefer a home with peace and quiet.

No matter your preferences, Tamarindo real estate offers it all. Small, large, quiet, or hopping - you are sure to find the perfect spot no matter what you are looking for.

6. Lower Cost Of Living

When you compare Tamarindo to other desirable expat-friendly beach towns throughout the world, you will find that the cost of living is considerably lower. For example, the cost of monthly basic utilities (electricity, water, etc.) in Tamarindo averages $63.65. Those same costs in California’s beach town, Santa Barbara, average $128.69 a month.

When you invest in Tamarindo real estate, you are also getting a luxurious tropical lifestyle at a fraction of the cost.

7. Tamarindo Offers A Trusted Coldwell Banker Branch

If you are concerned about real estate dealings in a foreign country, you can put those fears away. Tamarindo boasts its own Coldwell Banker branch. Their real estate team can discuss all your needs and wants and then put you in the Costa Rican home of your dreams.

As SmartAsset pointed out, “Coldwell Banker is known for providing top rated services, which begins with its agent training. In its annual Training Top 125 poll, Training magazine listed the organization in third place alongside Verizon, Jiffy Lube, Farmers Insurance.”

8. Luxury Awaits

Sure, you may think Costa Rica and instantly connect the country with “roughing it.” While it’s true that Tamarindo still has some dirt roads and monkeys hanging from the power lines, it is also true that Tamarindo is full of luxury properties. Homes are equipped with chef-ready kitchens, strong Wifi, and the finest of details.

9. Don’t Forget Pura Vida Heaven!

Of course people do not flock to real estate simply because it makes sense to buy… there is often so much more to the story. Becoming an expat, or at least a frequent traveler, in Tamarindo offers you a slice of Pura Vida living: endless sunshine, warm surf waves, local fresh food, and the laid back lifestyle of love and joy.We’ve already seen that buying a home in Tamarindo makes sense, but so does making a home in Tamarindo!

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We had so much fun at Buena Vista. Thanks for arranging that with Memo.
I also want to say many thanks for all that you have done. We have enjoyed Costa Rica and I have found you so helpful with everything and a pleasure to deal with that it was a very stress free vacation. When I do come back here hopefully you will still be doing what what you do.
Our last couple of days will be spent enjoying the sunshine and eating at great restaurants. Sincerely,

Tara, Kevin and Roy., Costa Rica

Laurel and Tony,
The both of you were fantastic with us throughout the property search and purchase process. As we had mentioned, two other attempts to find thorough, attentive, responsive agents to work with in Tamarindo were failures. I expect that we are more work to deal with than many others as we asked a lot of thorough and analytical questions and expected responses to all of them. You two never failed to deliver. The organization and execution of our condo shopping trip in January was excellent and the fact that you two devoted 2 full days to us, around our schedule, to get this deal done was key to our success. The selection of properties that Laurel planned out, including a few places above and below our target zone helped us to refine our interests. We truly appreciated your interest in our success. This could easily have been very stressful for us, and yet, it wasn’t. Thank you very much.
As a side note, when we walked into the Coldwell Banker office randomly with no appointment in November had we not found your office staff patient and accommodating from the start we would have simply walked on to the next agency. Your staff deserves special mention for getting us interested in the agency to begin with.
We will give you some advance notice before we make our first trip down so that we can plan to get together for lunch or dinner. We are tentatively planning on somewhere in the last 2 weeks of May, as soon as our son gets out of school for the summer.

Dan Batliner, Costa Rica

While my computer is still running here, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your help during our stay.
When we first came to your office, we were in dire straights and in desperate need of assistance. Andrea was extremely compassionate, spoke with candor, and had a "can do attitude" that was of immense help.
In addition, Andrea has put us in contact with Steve, with whom we are working, preparing to view a little property that might be just what we are looking for at this particular time.
In addition, having gotten to know Andrea personally as well as professionally has been our great pleasure. I wanted to let you know what a tremendous asset she is to your company. She is a great treasure -- a one in a million.

Tina Parker, Costa Rica

We are- UNHAPPILY- home safe. Would much rather be back in Tamarindo. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING you did to make our stay a joy ! We look very much forward to seeing you on our next trip to Costa Rica. PURA VIDA !

Steve Perry, Costa Rica

9 Reasons To Buy In Tamarindo