Scott F. Oliver

The Cost of Living in Costa Rica. Forget Beverly Hills, give me my Little House on the Prairie!

Even people from the US who have lived in Costa Rica for a few years seem to have forgotten all about the cost of living 'back home.'When I interview people, the majority of people are saving serious money living in Costa Rica but, a few have told me that... Read >

Helping Your Executives Relocate To Costa Rica. 20 tips for managers on finding the best real estate

Every day we get calls for help from executives with problems they encounter when relocating and buying real estate in Costa Rica. As an example, in July 2008 alone, we helped 7 business professionals to buy real estate just in the Santa Ana area so we h... Read >

Happy Little Costa Rica. The One Real Republic in Central America - Civilized, Prosperous,

Over one hundred years ago on 3rd March 1909, these were the headlines for a newspaper article written by Frederick Palmer and published in the New York Times. Needless to say that kind of a shocking news headline would never be published today... Over f... Read >

Is Living in Costa Rica Right For You?

Are you dreading another dark and icy winter up North, depressed by your country's politics and security issues, anxious about making ends meet or in an dead-end job? Like many others these days, you may dream of alternatives to your current living situa... Read >

Never Too Old To Retire To Costa Rica - Angelina aged 91 and Leonard aged 88

There are times in our lives when certain people cross your path and they instantly become an example and an inspiration to you. VIP Members Leonard and Angelina Fridlington are these types of people. Angelina at 91 years young and Leonard at 88 are our... Read >

Brits Living in Costa Rica - Carol Marianne

Carol Marianne, originally from London, England, first came to Costa Rica in 2004 because she'd heard about it and there was a cheap flight from Miami. "I was looking for somewhere I hadn't been to before." Though she had no preconceived notions about ... Read >

Brits Living in Costa Rica - 12 Reasons Why The British Prefer Costa Rica To Spain

And it's easy to see why Brits love Costa Rica... Costa Rica is a place of stunning scenery, sunshine and smiles with spring-like weather all year round, no income taxes on foreign earned income, no capital gains taxes, excellent world-class medical facil... Read >

Americans In Costa Rica - Investment questions you must ask

You've heard it before and it's worth repeating; 'When It Sounds Too Good To Be True... It probably is." Costa Rica is a truly beautiful country and for many, it is the ideal place for Canadian foreign investment but, please do not leave your brain on ... Read >

Why People Are Choosing To Live and Retire in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a place of stunning scenery, sunshine and smiles with spring-like weather all year round, no income taxes on foreign earned income, no capital gains taxes, excellent world-class medical facilities, affordable medical plans and populated by t... Read >