Market Report, Q1 2025

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Rain-darkened stone terrace beneath a bamboo soffit, with bronze-framed glass doors and flowering heliconia beside a concrete planter.

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Hillside villa terrace with a teak chaise beside a still pool and Heliconia leaves.

Manuel Antonio's Airbnb Tax Isn't New. The Enforcement Is.

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In Ojochal, the Thing You're Buying Often Isn't a House. It's a Company.

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In Uvita, the Property Tax Bill on the Listing Sheet Isn't the One You'll Pay

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Twenty-Nine Years Without a Preventable Drowning: Who Actually Pays for Dominical's Lifeguards

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In Ojochal, The Inspection That Matters Is Underground, Not On The Roof

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Whale Season Is Filling Quepos's New Marina. The Town's Real Friday Night Still Belongs to Club Banana

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The Real Math Behind Ojochal's Turtle Nesting Season

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In Jacó, the Number That Matters Isn't the Price Per Square Meter

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In Jacó, Two Gated Communities Can Look Identical, but Only One Can Force a Neighbor to Pay

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The New Jacó Isn't On The Beach Strip: A Pickleball Boom, Two New Kitchens, And A Market Even The Locals Argue About

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Titled Versus Concession In Manuel Antonio And Quepos: Why The Real Risk Isn't The Label On The Deed

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The Water Letter Problem in Dominical's Hills: Why Higher Ground Often Means Better Water

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The Marina Pez Vela Effect: What A Buyer's Dollar Actually Buys In Manuel Antonio And Quepos In 2026

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Reading Uvita's 2026 Market: Why Walk-To-Beach Homes Under $1.2M Keep Moving While Ridge-Top Land Sits

Mid Year Market Report 2026

Private Luxury Client Advisory Team

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Whale Season Weekends In Uvita: A Resident's Guide To The Festival And What Actually Shifts In Town

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Veranillo Weeks In Manuel Antonio And Quepos: What Locals Do When The Rain Eases

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The Green Season Week In Dominical: How The Rio Barú, The Eco Feria, And A Reshuffled Main Street Reset The Local Calendar

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Reading The Ojochal Market In 2026: Why Three-Bedroom Homes Under $600K Are Moving And Larger Villas Are Sitting

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Wellness-Focused Living In Dominical’s Surf And Yoga Community

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Choosing Between Ocean View And Jungle Homes In Dominical

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Listing A Jacó Beach Condo For Sale To Global Buyers

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Condos Versus Villas In Jacó Beach For International Buyers

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Everyday Living In Jacó Beach Beyond The Waves

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Why Food Lovers Fall For Ojochal And Its Homes

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Relocating To Ojochal: A Practical Guide For New Residents

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Choosing Between Uvita, Dominical, And Ojochal For Your First Home

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Preparing Your Uvita Luxury Home For An International Sale

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Planning A Future Move? Spend A Long Weekend In Jacó Beach

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Living By The Marina: Quepos Condos And Coastal Lifestyle

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Dominical Real Estate Trends For Overseas Buyers

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Buying Land And Building Your Dream Home In Uvita

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Jacó Beach Condos For Lifestyle And Rental Potential

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Owning A Luxury Villa Near Manuel Antonio National Park

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Ojochal's Restaurants Were Built for Neighbors, Not Tourists

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Surf, Wellness, And Everyday Living In Dominical

Why Working with a Proven Broker in Costa Rica Is the Most Important Decision You’ll Make

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How To Buy Property In Uvita As An International Buyer

How to Choose Furniture That Fits Your Uvita Home

Top Landscaping Tips to Improve Curb Appeal

From Clutter to Chic: How to Stage Your Uvita Home for a Standout Tour

Weekend Trips from Uvita

How to Maintain Your House's Foundation in Uvita

What to Expect During the Home Appraisal Process in Uvita

How to Improve the Air Quality of Your Home: Essential Tips and Tricks

Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Uvita

The Top Attractions in Uvita For Locals or Tourists

Smart Home Features Every Modern Homeowner Should Consider

Essential Features Every Home Security System Must Include

Benefits of Owning a Home with Natural Light

How to Ensure Your Home Is Safe for Children

Best Interior Design Tips for Uvita Homes

Buying Commercial Property For Beginners: How To Start

Annual Home Maintenance Checklist to Keep Your Property Value Up

The Differences Between Buying a Second Home vs Investment Property

Tips To Make Moving Less Stressful

Mid Year Market Report 2025

Home Renovation Trends in Uvita

Things You Might Not Know About Uvita

Tips for Moving with Pets

Neighborhood Amenities That Increase Home Value

Pickleball in the Jungle: A Celebration of Sport, Community, and Wellness

6 Cost-Effective Best Ways to Make Your House More Energy Efficient

Top Real Estate Investment Areas in Uvita

Top Outdoor Activities in Uvita

Hiking in Uvita

Live the Beachside Dream in Costa Rica: Discover Selva Coral in Jaco

Costa Rica's Investor Visa: Your Gateway to Paradise

The Science of Color: How to Choose Paint Tones for Every Room

Condo Upgrade Ideas

Top Factors that Influence Home Resell Value

The Future of Real Estate in Costa Rica: Why Uvita & Jaco Beach Are Prime for Investment

Why U.S. Tariffs & Inflation Make Costa Rica Real Estate a Smart Investment in 2025

2024 Real Estate Market Report: Southern Pacific Costa Rica

Buyers and Sellers Guide to buying and selling in Costa Rica

Why Hiring a Local Realtor Is Essential for Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica: Expert Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Unlock Paradise: Invest Your Crypto Gains in Costa Rica Real Estate

Why Costa Rica is the Best Option for American Buyers: Discover the Southern Pacific Paradise

Choosing the Right Furnishings and Décor for a Modern Home in the Tropics

Discover the Magic of Uvita: A Haven for Single Expats Aged 40-70

Investing in a Vacation Home in Costa Rica: A Paradise Awaits

LuxLife names Blue Zone Realty International "Luxury Broker of the Year, Costa Rica"

Discovering Paradise: Why Now is the Ideal Time to Invest in Uvita, Ojochal, and Dominical Real Estate

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Blue Zone Realty International Celebrates 5 Years with Haute Residence

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Learning to Embrace a Health and Wellness Lifestyle in Costa Rica's Southern Pacific Zone - Just Ask Us!

"Pura Vida Paradise: The Benefits of Living in Dominical, Costa Rica"

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Uvita Real Estate: Discover Paradise on Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast

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About the Author

Tim Fenton is the founder and President & CEO of Blue Zone Realty International, serving the Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica with a real estate career spanning several decades. Under his leadership, Blue Zone Realty has been named "Best Real Estate Agency, Costa Rica" for five consecutive years and ranked among the Top 100 Real Estate Companies in the World, while Tim has twice earned Entrepreneur of the Year honors from the Latin American Quality Institute. A sought-after industry voice, he's a regular panelist at international summits including Haute Residence and the International Property Awards.

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