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Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Andrey Quesada to discuss one of Costa Rica’s fastest-growing regions. From booming demand driven by free trade zones and lifestyle appeal, to land prices, rental yields, buyer trends, and where the real opportunities lie in 2026, Andrey shares the kind of on-the-ground insights you won’t find online. If you’re curious about investing in Grecia, San Ramón, or Costa Rica’s next growth market, this episode is packed with value. Contact us: [email protected] Andrey Quesada: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Ben Rutherford of Bluezone Realty to unpack what’s really happening in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific market in 2026. We cover how global volatility is impacting local real estate, why stopping at Manuel Antonio might mean missing key opportunities further south, and whether we’re firmly in a buyer’s market. Ben shares where prices are adjusting, what’s actually selling, and the biggest mistakes sellers are making, along with his long-term pick for the best beach town to invest in.  Contact us: [email protected] Ben Rutherford: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. In today’s episode of Developer Diaries, Jake and Richard Bexon break down the lessons learned from developing Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas 1–3—and how those insights shaped the build of Villa 4. They share why Richard and Belong Costa Rica ultimately launched their own construction company, how they delivered the project in record time, what it took to make that happen, and the key challenges they faced along the way. Contact us: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. Jake Alexander & Richard Bexon break down how fractional ownership is emerging as a hands-off way to invest in luxury property in Costa Rica. Similar to U.S.-style syndications, investors benefit from annual dividends while also enjoying personal usage of the property throughout the year—typically with a structured exit around year five. Free 15 min consultation:  https://calendly.com/richardbexon1/investing Contact us: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. We speak with Valeria Aguiluz from TLA Escrow about the recent news of an escrow company in Costa Rica disappearing with clients’ funds. In this episode, we discuss potential conflicts of interest in real estate transactions, the key questions buyers and investors should be asking, and how to ensure you are working with a reputable and trustworthy escrow provider. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] TLA escrow: https://www.tlaservices.com/

Need any advice or information, message us. Andres Murillo, Real Estate Agent for 2CR in Guanacaste, discusses what’s happening across the growing beach towns of Playa Grande, Avellanas, and Tamarindo. He shares his perspective on the current state of the market, whether we are truly entering a buyer’s market, what types of properties are moving quickly, and where he sees the biggest opportunities in Guanacaste real estate over the next 5–10 years. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Andres Murrilo: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. Jake Alexander and Richard Bexon discuss the journey from discovering the land that would become the Manuel Antonio Tree House Villas to delivering the first three completed villas. They explore where the original idea came from, the market data that validated the concept, the architectural design process, and the challenges they faced along the way—particularly during construction. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Dan Williams, top Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Tamarindo about what's happening in the Guanacaste Real Estate Market, where it's a buyers market, where it's a sellers market and where he thinks the opportunities lie in Costa Rica Real Estate. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Dan Williams: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Zach Kay, CEO and Founder of Second Street, a mortgage company offering fixed interest 30 year terms on Costa Rica mortgages.  We discuss how their offering differs, what people need to understand about loans in Costa Rica and where he sees opportunity in Costa Rica's Real Estate and Investment market. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Zach Kay: https://www.mysecondstreet.com/

Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Pablo Arias about the real conversations happening beneath the “pura vida” surface: are Ticos actually upset with foreigners, or with the speed of change? What earns genuine respect here, and what quietly fuels resentment? We explore the difference between contributing to Costa Rica versus extracting from it, what’s truly driving the rising cost of living, whether beach towns are losing their identity, and where real opportunity still exists — including where you’d put $500,000 today if you had to invest in the country’s future. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Pablo Arias: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. I sat down with Casey Halloran on the Let’s Talk Tourism podcast to cut through the noise around Costa Rica investing in 2026. We talk candidly about who will thrive, who will struggle, where genuine opportunity still exists, and the hard truths most people miss about tourism investing in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected]

Need any advice or information, message us. We talk to Bob Davey, Principal of Christie’s International Real Estate Costa Rica and General Partner of Las Catalinas about what happened in 2025 and where he sees opportunity in 2026.  Bob talks about Costa Rica being a lifestyle investment and gives his advice when investing into new developments in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Bob Davey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-f-bob-davey-85987ba/

Need any advice or information, message us. I’m joined by Dan Chaput for an unfiltered look at Costa Rica in 2026. From real estate marketing and investing to security, gentrification, and politics, we talk about what’s real, what’s hype, and what people aren’t saying out loud. Dan never holds back—and this episode is no exception. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Costa Private Loans: https://costaprivateloans.com/

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Rolando Campos, owner of Chayote Lodge and a 30-year tourism veteran, to unpack what really happened in Costa Rica’s tourism sector in 2025. Rolando shares his outlook for 2026, where he sees the best investment opportunities, and the realities facing boutique hotels amid the continued evolution of luxury tourism in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Chayote Lodge: https://www.chayotelodge.com/

Need any advice or information, message us. Developer and CEO of Belong Costa Rica, Richard Bexon, joins us to break down the journey behind creating Arenal’s #1 luxury vacation rental. We dive into why he chose Arenal, the data and experience that informed the investment decision, and the real-world challenges of taking a project from concept and design through construction and delivery. Free 15 min consultation:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: [email protected] Xanadu Arenal Villa: https://www.xanaduarenal.com/