Jaco real estate sales market is active,especially for such a small town. There is a broad range of real estate developments and offerings. These include houses, condos, town houses, lots, and fincas (ranches).

For international investors wanting to own Costa Rica real estate, there are many options. If you are an absent land owner, it is important to consider the types of real estate options before buying. There are issues of concern that need to be addressed in Costa Rica that do not exist in many western countries.

Jaco Real Estate — Laws with he most impactful laws being squatter rights which permit residents of Costa Rica to live on a property they do not own and eventually claim for their own. A quick search on the Internet and investors will find a list of stories in the news where squatters have used force to take over properties in Costa Rica (there isn't a lot of this but it does exist). In order to avoid this, it is important to buy a property in a gated community or in a complex. Buyers need to look for security, who patrols daily, to ensure that no one has occupied their property.

Jaco condos are one the best investments to circumvent the above problem. Condo maintenance fees also cover the maintenance of the grounds and building. This makes condo ownership straight forward and simple for investors.

If you are interested in owning a house, there are gated communities where a security guard patrols the community regularly. Some gated communities also offer maintenance services at a fee resembling something similar to a condo-style maintenance program. If you would like to own a single family home, this is one of the best ways to keep your investment safe.

Jaco Real Estate — land, lots and ranches are a different kind of investment. Absent land owners will need to find someone to care for their property. This can be difficult and caution needs to be taken when hiring locals. There have been cases where employees have claimed squatter rights. The laws pertaining to having an employee is more regulated in Costa Rica than in most western countries. If you would like to pay someone cash for the service, it might be a good idea to rethink this. However, there are reputable property management companies who will take care of property. I suggest these because they have a history of doing so and it is easier to verify their track record.

One of the most interesting listings to peruse for real estate is Craigslist. Buyers need to be cautious using this listing service, but it spans an incredible diversity of real estate and sellers.

Jaco Real Estate for Sale

• Vacation City has an up-to-date online mls listings for Costa Rica, including Jaco.
• Jaco Realty is locally based and can offer services and information for all aspects of real estate purchase. They can arrange financing.
• CR Beach Investment Real Estate provides similar services as the above-mentioned realty. This agency has an online catalogue of listings.

Please note that real estate ownership in Costa Rica is different than in your homeland. It is important to do research and understand what you are buying, the title and ownership laws of Costa Rica, and squatter rights in Costa Rica. Some initial research on property ownership is provided on this web site. It is recommended that you learn about your local area and find a good lawyer and realtor.