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Richard Bexon, developer with Belong Costa Rica, takes us inside his journey in the world of real estate development. In this episode, he shares the story behind the Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas project—covering the vision and design, the challenges of infrastructure, the realities of construction, and even a glimpse into what it takes to rent them out.

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Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas: https://www.manuelantoniotreehouse.com/

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We speak with Mariola Fumero from Lifting Hands about how investors can positively impact the communities where they live and invest—helping to address gentrification and uplift communities across Costa Rica.

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Lifting Hands: https://www.liftinghands.org/

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We chat with Ben Pack, CEO of Volo Loans, about what he is seeing happening in the market, where he is seeing demand in the country and where he would be investing his money (he already is).  We discuss how Volo Loans offers US style loans over 30 years at competitive interest rates and how the US market is impacting Costa Rican Real Estate.

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Website: https://vololoans.com
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Today, I talk with Bill Graf, the owner and visionary behind Onda Hotel Group. We dive into the current landscape of the Costa Rican hospitality market—both the headwinds and tailwinds—and explore where Bill sees the biggest opportunities. He shares the Onda story so far, how he chooses his hotel locations, and the hard-won lessons along the way. We also unpack the rise and fall of Selina Hostels, and what the industry can learn from it.

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Bill Graf: [email protected]

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On this episode, we’re joined by Alex Stripe — veteran home inspector and founder of Stripe Signature Inspections. Alex shares his insights from years of inspecting homes for buyers and investors in Costa Rica. We dive into what to look out for, where hidden issues often lurk, and how to choose the right home inspector to protect your investment.

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Alex Stripe: [email protected]

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Richard Bexon provides a market update while we record more podcasts and get back to our normal weekly update.

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We talk to Environmental and Sustainability Lawyer Walter Brenes about the current cases he's fighting in Costa Rica, what is really happening in Pavones as the town is knocked down by the municipality and what he thinks will happen in other beach towns as municipalities and money pours into Costa Rica.  

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Walter Brenes: [email protected]

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Lawyer, José María Pacheco, and I dive into all things land in Costa Rica. We break down the different types of land use, what you can and can’t do with each, and the key risks to watch out for. José also shares insight into common land investment pitfalls and highlights the areas he believes offer solid investment potential across the country.

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I sat down with Jake Alexander, founder of tucanchat.io—a WhatsApp translation tool designed to help expats and locals bridge the language gap between English and Tico Spanish. We discussed how the idea for tucanchat.io came about and the ways it’s helping expats navigate daily communication in Costa Rica. Jake also shared his thoughts on current market conditions, including which areas he sees potential in and which ones he’s avoiding for now.

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Tucan.io: https://tucanchat.io/

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In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Aguiluz to break down how escrow works in Costa Rica. We cover the key options available to investors, the critical questions to ask your escrow provider, and the advantages of using escrow in real estate transactions. Valeria also shares what sets TLA Escrow apart from other providers in the country.

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Valeria Aguiluz: [email protected]