Costa Rica Overview - Villas San Buenas Costa Rica Real Estate
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Costa Rica Overview - Villas San Buenas Costa Rica Real Estate
Costa Rica Overview & Real Estate Options Jun 2014 Nick Halverson & Debi Sugden Updated June 2, 2015 Prices subject to change without notice www.VillageCostaRica.com The Team • Nick Halverson: President – International business development experience • Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica – 10 years+ of Costa Rica real estate experience • Investor in two projects in Osa – Education: Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) & Indiana University (MBA) • Debi Sugden: Realtor/Owner – Based in California with Costa Rican heritage (bi-lingual) – Real estate agent in California and Costa Rcia – 2014 Women of Distinction Award winner from 65th Assembly District • Hanz Cruz: Project Manager – – – – Day-to-day Costa Rica operations Former Vice Mayor of San Isidro del General (pop. 250,000) Oversees all permits, construction and government relations Master’s degree & Bi-lingual Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Costa Rica is easy to visit with two international airports…with a third planned Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Costa Rica Overview • Population: 4.7 million – Capital: San Jose (Pop. 3.2 million) – Area: 19,700 miles2 • approx. 1/5 the size of Minnesota • • • • Languages: Spanish, English No military for over 66 years 95% literacy rates Financial: – Monetary: Costa Rican colon – US$/credit cards are widely accepted – Major Industries: Tourism, coffee, bananas, electronic components – GDP per capita: US$10,600 Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | ww North American Companies Have Invested Billions • Over 50% of foreign trade is from North America – Largest export is NOT coffee Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Costas Rica: Did you know…? • It is easy for foreigners to own fully titled real estate • Hurricanes are very rare • There are mountains over 13,000 ft tall – By contrast, the highest point in Florida is 345 feet • Over 5% of the world’s plant and animal species are native to Costa Rica – More than the USA and Canada combined – Costa Rica is the same geographic size as West Virginia Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Costa Rica is Safe Homicide Rates per 100,000 persons Location St. Louis, MO Baltimore, MD Kansas City Mexico Omaha, NE Costa Rica Rate 38 30 21 21 10 8 Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | ww Costa Rica…The Pura Vida Lifestyle! • Water is safe to drink • Beautiful weather • Home to one of only 5 Blue Zones in the world • Friendly and helpful • Highly educated • Spiritual/religious • Natural, healthy food everywhere Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | One of the Best, Low-cost Medical Care Systems in the World • 14% of visitors have medical procedures performed during their stay – Dental and plastic surgery Average Life Expectancy Years Country Years Australia 80 Canada 79 UK 78 Costa Rica 78 USA 77 China 72 Russian Federation 68 India 64 Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | ww The Costa Rican Government is a Peaceful Democracy • Democracy since 1889 • President Luis Solis (current) • President Laura Chinchilla (2010-2014) – First female president of Costa Rica • President Oscar Arias (2006-2010) – Won the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Real Estate Advantages • Fully titled property Actual Owners in Las Villas de San Buenas – Guaranteed by Constitution – Transferable • • • • • • Global demand Hard asset Direct international investment Online title registry LOW property taxes (0.25%) Title insurance is available Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | ww Real Estate Advantages • Low cost of living with high quality of life – – – – – Low Property Taxes (0.25%) Great climate Quality healthcare Low language barrier Technology • Potential Rental Income – ~$1,500+/week (high season) Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Three Options: Within 90 minutes of each other Beachfront property Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Beachfront Ownership www.VillageCostaRica.com Your Backyard Beachfront living 10 minutes from Quepos Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Nearby Activities • • • • • Manuel Antonio National Park Scuba Diving Canopies Waterfalls Ocean sports – Islands – Sailing – Fishing • • • • • • Rivers Marina of Quepos Open Sea Fishing White water rafting Hiking Horseback riding Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Beachfront lots from $75,000 Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Authentic. Costa Rica. Living. • 150 acres • Lot options starting at $19,900 – Ocean/mountain views, Creek front • 15 acre+ of protected jungle • Parks, Green zones, trails • Property Management Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Located in Beautiful Osa Region of Costa Rica Las Villas de San Buenas is near to: – – – – – Beaches Wildlife Hiking Restaurants Fishing Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Residential Mountain Views: 40 acres • Gated/security • Lots from 410m2 - 2,472m2 – 4,411 ft2 – 26,600 ft2 (over ½ acre) • Walking paths • Planned Community center – Tennis court – Swimming pool • • • • 9 Parks/green zones Price: $45/sq meter Condominium law Walk to Catholic Church, school Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Estate Lots: Phase I • Privacy! • Options – Ocean views/wooded/golf course views • Elevation up to 600ft • Prices start at $49,500 Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Ocean View Lot • Discounted to $99,500 – Very private – Backs up to private jungle on property – Views down the Pacific coast, sunsets, golf course Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Turn-key Construction • Choose a home design • Construction starts at $86/sq ft • Timeframe: 6 months for most homes – Weekly photos/recaps – We manage all permits, contracts, insurance and administrative duties – We provide options & recommendations – Furniture options • Property Management Services Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Private Protected 10 Acre Jungle Onsite + Access to Private Waterfall Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Nearby Amenities • Modern 80,000 square foot medical complex 3 miles away • • • Golf course next door Lots available with golf course views Exclusive membership discounts available • Playa Ventanas: One of four beaches within 20 minutes Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | • Gated community • All infrastructure installed – Underground electricity – Paver-stone roads • Great location Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Location of Esterillos • 60 miles from San Jose International Airport • 15 miles south of Jaco • 30 miles north of Manuel Antonio Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Costa Esterillos Estates • 400 acres • 700 meters from pacific coast • Gated community with 24 hour security • Underground utilities • 100 acres of green areas/parks • Close proximity activities – – – – – – – Beaches Sport fishing Surfing Canopy tours Water rafting Golf courses Manuel Antonio Naitonal Park Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Infrastructure Installed and Homes Built Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Two Available Lots: Lot 272 • Purchased in 2008 for $75,000 – Now available for $50,000 • Two lots from an ocean view home • Private • Valley views (1/2 acre) Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Two Available Lots: Lot 395 • • • • • Purchased in 2008 for $75,000 Now available for $50,000 Easy in/easy out. Two lots from an existing house Wooded lot (1/2 acre) Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | Options • Beachfront – From $75,000 • Private jungle/next door to golf – Ocean view lots from $95,000 – Homes from $72,500 • High-end development – Lots for $50,000 Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 | We look forward to working with you! • Nick Halverson: President – [email protected] – 612.819.8154 • Debi Sugden: Broker/Agent – [email protected] – 714.553.5320 Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 |