. . . and our favorite Lock and Leave Developments

Condominiums are the #1 choice for second home buyers. The major benefit of purchasing a condo over a home is simple - ease of ownership. When you aren't there to use your condo, you don't have to worry about maintenance or security. You can literally just "lock and leave." For many buyers, this kind of convenience is incentive enough to select a condo over other property types. However, here are few more reasons why a condo purchase may be right for you:

(1)Condominiums may be less expensive than homes of a similar size

(2)Condominiums are easy to rent, especially when there is on-site property maintenance

(3)Condominiums are usually located in central areas - great for your own vacation and that of your renters

(4)Condominiums can have the same long-term investment potential as homes

(5)Best of all, you don't have to spend precious relaxation time on your vacation gardening, painting, or doing other mundane chores involved in owning a single-family home. Just turn the key and start enjoying your tropical sanctuary.

Some of our favorite Lock and Leave Condominium options are:

Sunrise Tamarindo
Casa del Sol
La Perla
Ibis
Bougainvillea
Tamarindo Tree

What if you just can't see yourself in a condo, because you can't live without more space, your own garden, or a private pool? Although you might be willing to take on more responsibility when it comes to maintaining your own property and home, you still want to have as stress-free an experience in Costa Rica real estate as possible.

In this case, we would recommend what we call Lock and Leave Developments. Most of these communities have single family lots and homes. However, they are gated and have shared security and maintenance of common areas, which often include amenities such as large pools, gyms, and entertainment spaces. The more luxurious Lock and Leave Developments even offer features such as golf courses, equestrian facilities and five star hotels. These communities strike the perfect balance between ease-of-ownership and autonomy.

Some of our favorite Lock and Leave Developments in Costa Rica real estate are:

Flamingo Marina Village
The Hacienda
Jade Coast
Conchal Estates
Eco-Luxury Estates

The professional agents at Re/Max Ocean Heights are familiar with all these beautiful properties, and are trained to help you decide which option is best for you and your family. Contact us now to begin searching for your perfect Costa Rica property.