Costa Rica Is the Answer For New Retirees

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Dec. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- In the United States, millennials are finally starting to buy houses as rent prices soar. That means that potential retirees can also sell their homes at a fair price for the first time since the housing market dropped in 2008. However, retirees are still struggling with the fact that they do not have as much saved as they thought they would by this time due to the severe economic downturn over the past several years. Acquiring property in Costa Rica may solve many retiree concerns.

Costa Rica’s cost of living is lower than in the United States. This includes everything from buying property, to paying for maintenance costs, to paying property taxes. Buyers with limited funds just cannot get the same amount of land or amenities in the United States as in Costa Rica. In fact, United States property owners are taking advantage of the housing turnaround by increasing their asking prices, while Costa Rica property owners are slashing theirs. Savvy investors should take advantage now while the prices are so low.

Costa Rica properties are also home to unbelievable natural surroundings that the United States does not offer. Many properties feature walking trails and extensive grounds to enjoy. The Golfito area is one such example. Golfito Bay is a small, somewhat secluded bay that is great for leisure activities. It is protected from the rough Pacific Ocean, but it is close enough to the Panama Canal to make it a great yachting port. The bay is surrounded by breath-taking hills and mountains, covered with foliage. It is also home to the Golfito Wildlife Refuge, which offers numerous hiking trails, camping, and gorgeous scenic overlooks. The beaches near Golfito are some of the most beautiful that Costa Rica has to offer.

Near all of this natural beauty is the small village of Golfito. It is a quaint village that offers duty-free shopping that attracts a large expat population. There is even a ferry available to nearby Puerto Jimenez, making the area fairly accessible.

Above Golfito, there is a little patch of land that would be perfect for the potential retiree who does not want to completely retire yet. Vista de Golfito Dulce offers 50 acres of nearly untouched Costa Rican land. It provides an unparalleled panoramic view of the Gulf. Two small streams run through the property and it also includes many matured fruit trees as well.

It is zoned for both commercial and residential development. The owner could divide the area up and sell the lots or he or she could use the space for creating their own business. A restaurant that overlooks the bay would be a hot commodity, or the owner could create upscale condos or other developments. The possibilities are endless.

This property has just dropped the listing price by $200,000 to encourage buyers. This is the perfect time to decide to fit Costa Rica in retirement planning. This property is listed with Ackerman Realty International. The Ackermans relocated to Costa Rica years ago, and now they share their experiences and tips for moving to Costa Rica with others. For further information on this and other properties, visit http://ackermanrealtyinternational.com/.