Christopher
Howard shows his bestseller to former Costa Rican
president Alberto Monge
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Confronted with the spiraling cost of
living in the United States and Canada, people from
all walks of life
and all ages—including baby boomers and seniors—are
searching for an affordable place to live or retire
without sacrificing their current lifestyles. Costa
Rica, Central
America, one of Latin America's best-kept secrets,
just might be the country many of these people are
seeking.
Despite having one of the highest standards of living
in Latin America, purchasing power is greater in Costa
Rica than in the United States or Canada. The country
is really a bargain compared to most places, especially
in retirement real estate.
In most areas housing costs less than
what it does in the U. S. and hired help is a steal.
Utilities—telephone service, electricity, and water— are
cheaper than in North America. You never need to heat
your home or apartment because of Costa Rica’s
warm climate. You need not cook with gas, since most
stoves are electric. These services cost about 30% of
what they do at home. Bills for heating in the winter
and air conditioning in the summer can cost hundreds
of dollars in the States. For those watching their fixed
income, retirement dollars, this is an important consideration.
A recent study by the Miami Herald rated
Costa Rica the 27th safest country for investment of
140 countries surveyed. If you are not impressed by
Costa Rica’s ranking, consider that the U.S. was
ranked only 22nd! Another recent study found Costa Rica
to be
the least corrupt country in Latin America. Just do
your homework, and invest with confidence.
"Baby boomers are redefining
retirement - and leading the move to a new generation
of dream countries"
AARP Magazine |
In addition, U.S. business magazine, Fortune ranked
San José Latin America’s fifth best city
to do business and placed it within the 25 best cities
in the world. According to the report, Fortune considered
the city’s ability to create opportunity for its
residents, its business climate and how well it can satisfy
the business needs of companies that invest there. San
José ranked tops in the quality of its labor force,
its business environment and the lifestyle it offers
resident executives and investors. Real Estate is still
a bargin. Please return for our recommendations for a
new retirement real estate book to be published soon,
that will explain all you need to know to select and
safeguard yourself in purchasing Costa Rican property. More
information about Costa Rica and retirement
real estate.
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