10 Year Strategy to Reduce Crime in Costa Rica

President Laura Chinchilla signed a joint declaration of a 10 year strategy to reduce the crime in Costa Rica. She promised to boost public security spending by 50 percent. The security minister said that over the next 3 years they will spend an estimated $250 million to combat organized crime and drug trafficking.

To help modernize Costa Rica’s police force, 13 members of Colombia’s National Police are here training Costa Rican officers on public security tactics, part of a joint Colombian-Costa Rican law enforcement exchange that could last two years.

Chinchilla reiterated that fighting crime is one of her “biggest commitments.

Fractional Ownership in Costa Rica

Right now it is a Buyer’s Market in Costa Rica, which means this is the time to make that investment you have always dreamed about. An oceanfront condo or oceanfront home in Costa Rica is not just a great investment but also the perfect vacation property to own and fully enjoy.

However, if you are not sure you want to live in that property full time, then fractional ownership may be the best idea for you. Fractional or Shared Ownership lets you own as little as 8% up to 50% of an amazing Costa Rica property. This type of Real Estate Ownership is not the same as a timeshare; you and your partners are actually the complete owners of the shares of your property, unlike a timeshare where the developer is the owner. In Costa Rica, it is still fee simple ownership and the property has the same opportunities as other full ownership properties; for instance this type of Real Estate Ownership entails having the same probability for experiencing value escalation.

Now is the time to take advantage of the market and invest in Real Estate in Costa Rica while the prices are still at record lows.

Jaco Beach Realty

All my clients and fellow realtors are always asking what the great deals and distressed properties are right now, because when great deals do come up, they move off the market quickly. Below are a list of my most motivated sellers, great locations and best values in general.

HoneyMoon Suite Private Beach Access: $110,000

This condo is absolutely one of a kind. It is detached from the main condo building providing it privacy with Italian style balconies surrounding it. The bathroom is all custom with a walk in “cave” style shower. This fully furnished one bedroom, one bath unit features Austrian made sliding windows, marble floors, and hand plastered walls. L877

Custom Designed Beachfront Condo: $175,000

This one of a kind oceanfront condo was remodeled by one of the top designers in the area. It is a one bedroom, one bath with patio with lots of light. It comes fully furnished, is prices unbelievably low. This seller is motivated and this condo is exceptional in price, location, and offers lots of light, breezes and charm. L841

Macaws New Construction Private Beach Access: $235,000

These units have the highest quality finishes and construction. The condos are 1150 sq feet with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths. The construction quality is unbeatable. The project is gated 24 hours with secured parking and is located in the town of Jaco on the most scenic and tranquil part of the beach. L521

Spanish Style Luxury Condo: $330,000

This condo complex is low density and designed to feel like a small European village. This two bedroom, two bath condo is located on the first floor in a building with only one condo above. The deck, living room and dining area over looks the pool area and ocean. The interiors are spectacular with warm finishes and fine furniture. Turn Key luxury! L1002

Acqua Residences Estate Sale: $395,000

Fully furnished 2,000 square foot two bedroom, two bath luxurious unit on the 7th floor offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Jaco, and the wondrous mountain landscape, which can be enjoyed from any of the several private terraces off of the bedrooms and living areas. This is an Estate Sale and the owner is motivated! L1003

Please contact me for additional information. Many of these listings offer buyer’s agent bonuses!

Piper Renner

PiperRenner@hotmail.com

www.Propertiesjaco.com

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica: #1 Ranking

The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica received the #1 position in all of Central and South America from one of the most coveted readers’ choice awards surveys in the travel industry: the Condé Nast Traveler 2010 Readers' Choice Awards. More than 25,000 readers voted in the 23rd annual survey.

“It is testament to our staff and their dedication to continuously exceed our guests’ expectations,” said Luis Argote, general manager of the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica. Since opening in 2004, the Resort was ranked #1 in Central and South America in 2005 and 2006.

Four Seasons Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica has been recognized for environmental excellence by Audubon International. The 18-hole Arnold Palmer Golf course is one of four courses in Costa Rica and 778 courses in the world to receive the honor.

Price Reduction Great Home!

Patriotic Month Coming to an End

Government officials and students will mark the end of the patriotic month with a walk from the Mercado Central in San José to the Centro Nacional de Cultura Thursday. Once at the centro there will be a ceremony.
September is designated the patriotic month in Costa Rica because Sept. 15 is the Día de la Independencia.
The ministries of Cultura, Justicia and Educación are sponsoring the walk, called a Caminata por la Paz. President Laura Chinchilla and some of her ministers are expected to attend.
The walk organizes at 8 a.m. when students from many of the downtown schools gather. And walkers step off at 8:30 a.m.