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We, the team at Century 21 Ballena Properties are excited to share and to announce that we have added 3 new members to our team!  We are very proud to welcome these very talented people to our team:  Aarón Ugalde Aarón is a bilingual Costa Rican native, who expresses gratitude every day for being fortunate […]

We have moved! Our new offices give us more space, more exposure, is an upgrade! Our new office is in the “Plaza Ventanas” and it has a newly renovated gas station with fully stocked convenience store, restaurants, pharmacy, legal team, tool rentals, and much more! The owner is making it a ‘Jurassic Park” of sorts, […]

Can moving to Costa Rica really make you healthier? In the years that we have lived in Costa Rica, we experienced and have noticed that a large number of Expats say the same things: These aren’t just a few lucky stories; for the “Golden Generation,” who have migrated from the world’s northern climates, this is […]

It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings and properties available in Costa Rica. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info you might need is at your fingertips online, right? That and your own […]

The team at Century 21 Ballena Properties in Costa Ballena , Southern Pacific Coast, are waiting to see you! Our team is excited to be able to assist you, answer questions; and help you find the perfect property for you!  We welcome you back, with open arms!  Costa Rica has relaxed some of the requirements […]

As a “real property” owner in Costa Rica, you should be aware of the various taxes that need to be paid annually.  Failure to pay them will generate penalties and lead to a collection process. To own property as an expat, you are generally required to set up a corporation of some type, to facilitate ownership; […]

As of 2019, the government of Costa Rica has extended the authority of SUGEF to include oversight of real estate agencies.  What is SUGEF? “SUGEF” stands for “Superintendencia General de Entidades Financieras” (Financial Institution Superintendency). This organization audits financial institutions such as banks, savings and loans, and employee credit unions, to ensure they are complying […]

As we are waiting for the world and travel to open up again, we are getting many inquiries for people looking to make a change in lifestyle, to a safer and more peaceful environment.  Our team looks forward to giving a warm welcome to old friends and new visitors alike. As it becomes safe to […]

There are many reasons people fall in love with Costa Rica, and none of those have gone away with the current world situation.  The world has taken notice of how Costa Rica has been handling the Covid-19 situation, with full preparedness. Now, we are all getting ready for the world to open up again, and […]

It is true that the world is in unfamiliar territory, and that no one can say for sure what the immediate or long term future holds. We, here at C21 Ballena Properties, are listening closely to our buyers and our clients.  We are closely tracking our website visits, inquiries, and campaign participation; and there are […]