Costa Rican Coastal Real Estate in Tamarindo

Phone Scam

2009-07-03T11:52:00.003-06:00

There is an email running around out there that is as follows:

Hi there,

I am interested in viewing one of your properties, could you please call me on my foreign mobile +882 135 503 26 to setup a time. As I am travelling at the moment I am unable to pickup emails regularly so please call.

Kind regards,

Liz Casey
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Mobile: +882 135 503 26
Email: lizcasey@zapak.com

After a quick look on the web, I found that realtors in areas as far-flung as India, New York, North Carolina, California, and New Zealand had gotten the same email.

Probably not a genuine client.

Steve's "Best Deals In Town" Picks for June

2009-06-16T10:20:00.009-06:00

) Recent construction, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Furnished. Recessed lighting, hardwood doors and finishes, huge patio area, A/C, ceiling fans, high quality appliances. Friendly neighbors in a quiet residential area of Tamarindo. $16,500 down payment, $1,450/month. Why rent when you can own?

2) Beautiful farm just 10 minutes from Nicoya (about 1/2 hour to the beach). 100 acres (40 HA) with a nice little 2 bedroom house. Includes municipal water, power, phone and has it's own well and a seasonal creek. 50 acres of pasture, 50 acres of hillside forest with sweeping views of the valley (you can see the Gulf on a clear day). Mature tropical hardwoods (pochote) ready for harvest. Priced to sell fast at $265,000 (only 66 cents/meter!).

3) Estate-sized lots in Tamarindo for only $110,000! 5,000m2 (1.25 acres) of level, easy to build land within walking distance of Tamarindo beach. Quiet area just off of paved road. Financing available to qualified buyers.

4) Playa Avellanas home sites from $52,000 for 1,000m2 (1/4 acre). Public road frontage, 800 meter walk to white sand beaches.

5) Cool Mountain-Top Get Away. 25 HA (62 acre) farm just 30 minutes outside of Liberia. Fruit trees, pasture, forest with trails. A year-round river runs at the bottom of the canyon that borders this property. Excellent views of Rincon de la Vieja volcano, Tenorio volcano, and downtown Liberia's lights twinkle at night. Access road is maintained by ICE. Motivated seller- only $150,000 for this delightful farm that is located next door to a small rural school in a cute little town. Only 60 cents/m2!

6) $750K "Gotta Sell Now" house. 3 bedrooms, 5 cabins. Perfect for a B&B. In the heart of Tamarindo with breathtaking panoramic views.

7) 5,000m2 (1.25 acres) in Playa Grande with views. Motivated seller has slashed price to only $50,000! His loss, your gain!

8) Tamarindo Homes for under $400K. Two 3br homes in one of Tamarindo's most desirable residential areas. Each comes furnished and has a swimming pool and too many features to list here.

9) Residential Lot with 2nd floor ocean view. Large native hardwood tree on one edge. In a quiet, residential area with great neighbors. This 475m2 lot is ready for your dream house- or hold it as an investment. Asking $135,000 but motivated seller will hear any offer and can provide some financing.

10) More deals online at www.bbcostarica.com or just call us +011 (506) 8376-6278 for more information.

Under $100K deals

2009-03-11T09:21:00.005-06:00

We've got several new opportunities at under $100,000!

Beautiful residential lot, about 500m2, some ocean view, in the heart of residential Tamarindo. Ready to build your tropical vacation getaway or hold on to it for a few yeas and turn a profit. Asking $95K, down from $135K!

One bedroom condo for sale. Easy to care for, easy to rent out, even easier to enjoy! One-bedroom, one-bath condo less than 300 yards to the sand with a nice pool area and secure parking. Solid income earner and great place to get away for a vacation.

Residential lots in Avellanas. Avellanas is blossoming! Phones have arrived, electricity is upgraded, the road is flat, smooth and wider (with drainage!). The bridges are in. Now is a great time to take advantage of low prices. You can get over 1,000m2 within easy walking distance to one of Costa Rica's nicest beaches for as little as $50,000.

Call 8376-6278 or email for more information on these great deals!

Great Sunsets, Easy Living, Tamarindo

2009-03-09T13:22:00.003-06:00

Check out a Youtube video of just another Tamarindo Sunset. Then email us and we'll help you find your own little bit of paradise, right here in beautiful Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Tamarindo Video

2009-02-16T14:03:00.002-06:00

Here's a glimpse at the main street in Tamarindo captured on video and posted to youtube.

Just a nice, mellow day in paradise.

6.2 Earthquake near San Jose

2009-01-10T07:07:00.002-06:00

We had quite an earthquake last week, and many people in the Central Valley have suffered losses or injuries. Fortunately, Tamarindo was virtually unscathed by the 6.2 magnitude quake and as far as we know everyone here came through it without incident.

One of the many wonderful things about the Guanacaste coastline is that we have very few natural disasters. On occasion we suffer light flooding, but most of the floors and walls are made of concrete, so the damage is typically light or none. Occasionally we have light earthquakes, but unlike the Central Valley, our seems to be lower magnitude and most structures here are either low in height or modern in engineering. Significant earthquake damage is in Tamarindo is rare.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-26T09:09:00.000-06:00

BBA would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and a safe and prosperous 2009!

Great House in Grande

2008-12-18T09:38:00.003-06:00

There is a lovely 4 bedroom home just steps from the beach (less than 100 meters/yards) in Playa Grande that is priced at $595K for a quick sale.

The owner has done a great job of remodeling and expanding a previously smaller/drab house. The pool is a fantastic oasis surrounded by gardens, there is an indoor living room and an outdoor one too, and the whole package comes turn-key with furnishings, even sheets and towels.

Contact us for more information!

Great deal on Potrero House

2008-10-20T15:30:00.003-06:00

We just found out about a great deal in Potrero-- four lots with a total size of 1/2 acre (2,000 m2) with a house of over 3,000ft2 (300m2). The asking price is almost too low to print- the seller will take under $150,000 for it. Contact us at info@bbcostarica.com for photos and more information- this one isn't going to last very long!

Bare lot, almost beachfront! [Gone!]

2008-09-01T16:58:00.003-06:00

--sold--
Just in: great bargain.
3,700m2 of land (three lots total) across the street from Playa Tamarindo. Seller asking $170/m2, makes the total price $629,000. Ocean views. Neighbor is selling at over $300/m2. This won't last. Call Steve at 8376-6278 for more details or email steve@bbcostarica.com

Costa Rica's Economy Still Strong

2008-08-29T09:30:00.004-06:00

From today's AM Costa Rica news:

Latin America and the Caribbean have posted positive economic gains for the sixth year in a row despite the global downturn, with gross domestic product rising nearly 5 per cent this year, according to the most recent estimates of the United Nations office in the region.

Read the rest of the story at AM Costa Rica.

Las Gaviotas Condos phase 2 Complete

2008-08-28T13:15:00.002-06:00

Ok, not quite complete, but two of the three units in phase two are finished, one will be occupied by the end of the week.

Phase Three is slated to begin construction soon, but the developer is waiting out the heaviest rains before building the foundation (a prudent move!). In the mean time, there is still some time to take advantage of pre-sale pricing on phase three. First floor condo, about 1,000ft2, 2 br, 2 ba with laundry room includes all major appliances, air conditioners, recessed lighting and high-end finishes can be had for only $185,000. High loan to value financing is available on some units, you can move in with as little as $10,000 down and pay under $2,000/month to own your own beautiful condominium (for qualified buyers). Or buy in pre-construction, pay 25% now, 25% when the walls are finished, 25% when the roof goes on, and a final payment when you get the keys to your finished condo. There are only five units available in phase three, and once construction is started, the price are only going up.

Call Steve at 8376-6278 or steve@bbcostarica.com for more information.

Great deals on Residential Lots

2008-08-28T13:06:00.002-06:00

We've recently uncovered some great deals on Residential lots in Tamarindo.

The first is 583 m2 (over 1/8 acre) and asking is only $65,000! That's not much over $100/m2 and is a great bargain. The lot is surrounded by single-family homes and less than 1/4 mile walk to the beach. It may require some inexpensive retention work to level out one corner, or you could build the pool there and just backfill. Lot is bordered on two sides by green zones and has some nice, large trees nearby.

The second lot is located less than a mile from the beach, also surrounded by residential homes, and has a little bit of ocean glimpse. A second-story structure would have a decent ocean view, including Cabo Velas. The lot is just under 480m2, has a large guanacaste tree against one edge and a nice guaitil tree on the other edge. Neither tree represents problems for building, but they bring monkeys, birds and shade to the lot. Asking price is only $130,000, seller would consider financing a portion of the price for as long as five years, might flex on pricing (worth a try!).

The third lot also has second-story ocean views, is surrounded by homes, measures out at a little under 500m2, and borders a green zone. Asking price is $130,000. The seller may consider financing part of that.

Call 2653-1102 or info@bbocostarica.com for more information!

Great Deal on Residential Lot

2008-01-28T13:07:00.000-06:00

A client just came in to ask me lower the price on his beautiful 500m2 residential lot in Tamarindo. Nestled into a nice neighborhood of single-family homes, this lot is worth every penny of its $165,000 asking price, but because he wants to reinvest the money into a new home, now is a great time to make a low-ball offer. Can't say for sure how low the price may go, but please contact us for more information and we'll see what we can do!

Wall Street Journal "South of the Border Market's Still Hot"

2008-01-16T12:24:00.000-06:00

We already know it, but it is always nice to hear the WSJ confirm that prices and values south of the US border are attracting investors who are weary (and wary) of the current slump in U.S. real estate.

Read more at Wall Street Journal's website.

MSN and CNBC: Homes in Latin America

2007-09-12T09:43:00.000-06:00

CNBC does a decent job of addressing the growing trend for "boomers" to buy homes in places like Costa Rica. take a look at the video, it doesn't have a lot of content vs. opinion, but it does make some good points. The bottom line: these markets continue to grow despite US-market problems.

Some of the topics that they cover are: financing overseas, buying beach front land and homes through corporations, medical care, and comparing prices to US coastal areas. The coverage is topical, and doesn't address Tamarindo specifically, but if you would like to learn more, please feel free to contact us at BBA for more information.

YouTube Video

2007-09-05T14:05:00.000-06:00

There are dozens of Tamarindo videos on YouTube

Here's a nice sunset

A morning on Playa Tamarindo, showing a little bit of Playa Grande and Cabo Matapalo

Here's a Beautiful Video that shows views of various parts of Costa Rica and our fabulous biodiversity.

Playa Avellanas (and Lola's bar) which is about 15 minutes south of Tamarindo is the focus of this video

Enjoy!

Join our Mailing List

2007-05-29T15:30:00.000-06:00

Now you can sign up for periodic newsletter-esque updates. We plan to send out a brief email less than once per week with listing information and the occasional tidbit relevant to Costa Rican real estate. Just fill in the blanks on the form ---> over on the right margin, and we'll take care of the rest!

Tamarindo Vistas Concrete Road

2007-03-26T10:26:00.000-06:00

Great News on the Tamarindo Vistas listing- the road between parcels A and B is now concrete! Once it has set we'll get some photos up. Very nice addition to this low-priced developement opportunity in the beautiful hills of Guanacaste. Now Tamarindo Vistas has water hookups, electricity and CONCRETE roadways. Perfect opportunity for a developer to snatch it up at $5.75- $7.25/m2!

$205K Ocean View Condo!

2007-01-20T10:40:00.000-06:00

With the second floor poured we were able to confirm the 3rd floor view from Condos Las Gaviotas and it turns out that we've got Ocean Views!! Very exciting. For as low as $205,000 you can buy the best-built condo in its class that is available in Tamarindo.
2br/2ba with large pool and tropical gardens, Las Gaviotas has thought of all the details so that you can enjoy a beautiful tropical getaway or use it as a solid income-earning rental property. Call BBA at 653-1102 for more info or call Steve on his cellphone at 376-6278. If you would like an information package, just click here and fill in the blanks!

Developer's Deal

2007-01-09T17:57:00.000-06:00

Tamarindo Vistas is a project which consists of three parcels of land that are perfect for developer's to purchase, subdivide and sell in a quick and hassle-free manner. We've cut the internal access roads, plotted out potential development plans, obtained the necessary water and completed the legal due-diligence necessary to confirm clean title on all the land.

Bratton Broyles & Associates (Playa Tamarindo) is at your disposal. Please do not hesitate to call on us to assist you in getting information. Our office is located across the street from Hotel Portofino, at the junction of the road to Langosta, in Playa Tamarindo, where we have large-scale maps and more information. We are always just a phone call away from a property tour as well. All of the maps for the project, and the sales brochure are online www.tamarindovistas.com

In brief, each parcel is as follows:
Parcel A
24.7 hectares (61 acres)
$1,788,000 -- $7.25/sq meter
41 water connections
16 (or more) ocean view lots
736 meters of public road front

Parcel B
18.4 hectares (46 acres)
$1,268,000 -- $6.90/sq meter
33 water connections
12 (or more) ocean view lots
483 meters of public road front

Parcel C
35.6 hectares (87 acres)
$2,050,000 -- $5.75/sq meter
54 water connections
16 (or more) ocean view lots
242 meters of public road front

All prices include a 1-meter (detailed) topographical survey of the land, internal gravel access roads bordering all parcels, water mains and electrical stubbed to the border of each parcel as well as contact information for electrical and road working crews and services . All the "heavy lifting" has been done, you just need to subdivide, sell, and count your profits!

Commercial income producer

2007-01-04T12:01:00.001-06:00

Great income producer : A commercial space right in the heart of Tamarindo already with a lease contract of a year generating $ 1,100 monthly to the new owner , it is a 15% return on investment !!
Priced at $ 85,000 negociable if you pay cash
For more information call BBA at 653-1102
Claudia at 866-4020 claudia@bbcostarica.com
or Samuel at 866-4003 samuel@bbcostarica.com

Costa Rica Weather Channel

2007-01-04T10:43:00.000-06:00

The Tico Weather Folks have redone their webpage. It looks much slicker now, though the information is still specific to larger regions, not so much small towns (like Tamarindo). In theory, there is English content now... but as of the 4th, it was mostly still Spanish.

Financing Now Available on Condos

2007-01-04T10:22:00.000-06:00

The seller has just authorized us to offer financing 0n the Gaviotas condominiums in Tamarindo!
These beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bath condos offer an ample swimming pool, covered rooftop dining area, parking, individual storage units for owners... and are priced very competitively. With about $50,000 down, a buyer can pay down their mortgage for about the same as it would cost to rent a unit!
Phase one (six units) is due to be completed in March (stay tuned for pictures of the construction). The other nine units will be done within a year, weather permitting.
Las Gaviotas has high-quality finishings throughout, with extra care being devoted by a developer who has spent the last several years living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica and has seen the types of details that really make a difference. Shower drains have sand-traps, plumbing is all extra heavy-duty to withstand pressure fluctuations, waste water is processed by state of the art equipment and returned to irrigate the common areas, windows are oriented to catch the refreshing breezes that blow here- but each room has it's own AC unit as well. Kitchen and laundry are fully equipped, fixtures are high-quality and designed to hold up in the tropics.

Follow these links for Pricing, description, and floorplans.

Awesome New Property

2006-11-28T11:18:00.000-06:00

Wow! Brian and Steve went out to tour a property today that is just breathtaking. We are still working with the seller to determine the best pricing, but we expect these large, development-ready parcels to be coming onto the market in a matter of weeks. Prices are looking like 1-2 million or so with plenty of room for someone to create/sell lots and make a killing. Stay Tuned!

Tierra Verde Avellanas - Aerial Photo's Available!!

2006-07-19T16:04:00.000-06:00

On a recent trip scouting property from the airplane of our good friend and neighbor Chris Uniak (www.macawair.com) we took some excellent photos of the Tierra Verde Avellanas site. With a little help from Photoshop we posted the boundary lines of the property along with a few other key Avellanas landmarks.

We hope to begin the internal roads on the development before the heavy rains hit in September and are very excited to begin placing the water and electrical infrastructure at the start of the next dry season in December.

We are selling +/- 900 to 1000 meter lots at $50,000 in presale and have only four lots left in the development at the presale/predevelopment mark. With high end develoment beginning construction within 300 meters of Tierra Verde, new bridges(!!!) that have opened up year round access to the area and construction of the 5 Star J.W. Marriot at the adjacent Hacienda Pinilla development (www.haciendapinilla.com), prices are sure to climb dramatically in the coming year. Act now!

Buy This View!

2006-07-19T15:36:00.000-06:00

Only $1.7 million dollars for the view. Beautiful custom-built 4 bedroom home comes free.

This is one of the best offers on the Tamarindo marketplace right now and you can get it if you A) know the seller (we do) or B) work with Bratton Broyles & Associates. In the near future it will surely become more widely known in the real estate community in Tamarindo (and heck, the rest of Costa Rica, too) but once the final touches are put on, and the builders disappear, the price will go up.

If you are looking to own a first-class ocean view home in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, you should contact us and ask for more information.

Fresh Faces, Fresh Projects

2006-05-24T15:26:00.000-06:00

BBA has recently added two new agents to our group: Samuel Maman and Claudia Cardinal have joined up with us from Montreal, Canada and are coming out of the gate strong with two condo sales in their first couple of months.

In addition to Condos and Homes in Tamarindo, and in addition to our Tierra Verde project in Avellanas we are adding a new Tierra Verde project in Tamarindo where we will soon be offering affordable home lots in a secure setting.

More real estate information coming soon, stay tuned!