August 26, 2009 -? Buying Costa Rica real estate has always been a hot topic of discussion amongst tourists and retirees for several reasons.? So why should you buy Costa Rica Real Estate?

The main reasons are the mild temperate climate and the low cost of living.? However, the New Economic Foundation last month gave those thinking about buying Costa Rica real estate a new reason.? It is officially the happiest place on earth.?? According to the report, Costa Rica just beat the Dominican Republic in being the happiest place on earh after surveying he inhabitants of the country.

Happy people means stability, less crime and in general better living.? Now what more could someone looking for a place to retire ask for?

On top of that, right now is the perfect time to buy real estate in Costa Rica due to the economic growth.? Many people including foreigners in Costa Rica? are desperate to sell their properties that have been waiting for a new owner since the start of the bad economy.

This in turn has led to many Costa Rica Real Estate Property fire sales where some properties are on sale at 70% to 80% of their actual value.

So if these reasons alone are not enough to buy real estate in Costa Rica then you are looking at the wrong place to retire.

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