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Today, we chat with Sarahy Flores, interior designer and founder of Sarhy Flores Interior Design. We dive into what’s trending — and what’s not — in Costa Rican home design. Sarahy shares when to bring an interior designer into your project, how they can elevate both style and function, and where homeowners should prioritize their investment to get the best results here in Costa Rica.

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Sarahy Flores: [email protected]

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I chat with Crissy Jones from We Are Costa Rica to talk all things La Guácima, San José. We unpack how the area came to be, what’s driven its growth over the last year, and why more families—both expats and locals—are choosing to call it home. We also zoom in on Los Reyes, the landmark development putting La Guácima on the map, with its golf course, international school, polo fields, pools, and tennis courts.

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Crissy Jones: [email protected]

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We sit down with David Karr, Broker for Coldwell Banker Jacó, to break down what really happened in Costa Rica’s real estate market in 2025, where he believes things are heading in 2026, and where the biggest opportunities may lie. We dive into the surge of multimillion-dollar beachfront homes in Jacó—why this trend is accelerating and what it means for the market moving forward.

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David Karr: [email protected] 

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Jake Alexander and I review the key trends of 2025—what performed well, what didn’t—and highlight where we believe the strongest investment opportunities lie for 2026. We also share our tourism forecasts for the coming year.

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We talk to Andrew Partain of Remax Atenas about what is happening in the Atenas market.  We discuss the current state of the Atenas market, where he sees opportunities currently and where he thinks the opportunities will be in the future.  Atenas is a unique market, as it caters more to individuals aged 55 and above and has a strong expat community.  

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Andrew Partain: [email protected]

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In this episode, we sit down with luxury real estate expert Mariel Gracia to unpack what’s really happening in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Mariel shares where she’s seeing the strongest growth, the trends shaping the market, and—if you’re chasing an 8%+ return—exactly where she’d be putting her money today. We also dive into the rapid rise of Grecia and San Ramón, two of the fastest-growing areas in the country right now.

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Mariel Gracia: [email protected]

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We sit down with property investor and life coach Jake Rieke, who made the bold decision to relocate his family — including two teenage daughters — to Costa Rica in 2024. Jake shares what inspired the move, how the transition has unfolded, the challenges they’ve faced, and what the education system is really like for expat families. We also delve into the investment analysis he conducted before investing in property in Costa Rica.

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Jake Rieke: https://www.brilliantlifejourney.com/

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We sit down with Erick Corrales, Director of Construction at COBE Construction and Belong Costa Rica. We dive into the realities of building in Costa Rica—how the construction process really works, the different types of contracts you’ll encounter, the most common pitfalls that derail a project, and the key steps you can take to ensure your build is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

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Erick Corrales: [email protected]

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In this episode, we talk with retreat leader and owner Kim Flynn about her journey to buying and remodeling a beachfront retreat center in Sámara, Guanacaste. Kim shares the challenges she faced along the way, how she came to own the property, and her insights and advice for anyone considering a similar path — plus, what’s next for her growing retreat business in Costa Rica.

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Kim Flynn: [email protected]

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We sit down with lawyer Raquel Moya for an in-depth update on Costa Rica’s market — what’s thriving, what’s slowing down, and what investors should keep an eye on. We also explore the vital role of community involvement when developing and investing in Costa Rica.

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Legalshe: https://www.legalshe.com/