Pura Vida-"The Pure Life"

1.25+ to 5 acres starting at only $79,900!

Own a piece of what CNBC calls "The hottest Real Estate Market on the planet"

View Paradise Found (click box when it comes up)

Land values have increased 32% annually since 1998!

$99,900 after Oct. 1st!

Phase II will start at $119,900!

Currently valued at $150,000!

Eco Tourism- 25% Protected Land

Why Costa Rica?

• "The hottest Real Estate Market on the planet"-CNBC
• Land values have increased 32% annually since 1998
• Favorable Taxes-No Capital Gains
• The Switzerland of the Americas
• Democracy for 115 years
• 100,000+ U.S. citizens living in C.R.
• Costa Rica's health care system is rated among the top in the world, even higher than the United States!
• Number 1 destination in the world for cosmetic surgery.
• Highest literacy rate in the Western Hemisphere.
• Foreign investors have EQUAL rights and laws to protect them.
• Asset protection from creditors, judgments, liens, bankruptcy and divorce; privacy from individuals and governments.
• There is NO income tax in Costa Rica on money earned outside Costa Rica by legal residents
Click here for CNBC video clip on the Costa Rican housing market. (Click on the box to start video)

Cost of Living

• A couple can live well on $1200 per month, and live in luxury for $2000.
• More U.S. social security checks go to Costa Rica than anywhere else in the world.
• Property taxes are 0.25% of the recorded value of the property. Thereby your quarter million dollar home is just $625 per year in property tax.
• Property insurance is just as cheap! There is no need for windstorm or flood as the Pacific coast of the country is hurricane proof!

Business Climate

• San Jose, Costa Rica's capital, ranked among the 25 best cities in the world to do business according to Fortune Magazine.
• Investment-friendly climate making Costa Rica "the Silicon Valley of Latin America"
• Intel, Acer, Microsoft, GE, Abbot Laboratories, Continental Airways and Colgate Palmolive world headquarters.
• Regulations for conducting business are the same for local and foreign corporations.
• Hotels-Marriott, St. Regis, Four Seasons,etc

Hacienda Matapalo

• 665 Beautiful acres
• Completely surrounded by lush forest, cascading waterfalls and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
• 800 meters from the beach. Reaching back 3 km. into the forested mountains 2,000 ft. above sea level.
• Offering lots from 1.25+ to 5 acres, single-family homes, town homes, villas and condominiums.
• Currently 1.25 acre mountain view lots start at $79,900. Condominiums start at $279,900 and single family residences start at $399,900 lot included!
• All property is insured by Stewart Title and will be fully deeded to the owner at closing.
• Click here for Brochure.

Amenities and Features

• Private guard gated community with 24-hour security.
• Community Center and Clubhouse with infinity edge pool and swim-up pool bar, relaxing spa, fully equipped fitness center, media and event rooms, picnic cabanas, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts.
• 125 acre dedicated nature preserve with miles of nature trails, waterfalls, countless species of birds, butterflies and wildlife.
• Private equestrian facility with horses for your use. Ride through our nature preserve or down on the beach-it's your choice.
• Private beach club with one of the most pristine beaches in all of Costa Rica.
• Small store front area just outside the main gate for all your basic convenience needs.
• Turn-key ready vacation homes. 24/7 Guest concierge service. Full service property management and rental program.

25%-100% return in less than 1 year.

• Phase I over 70% sold out.
• 1.25 acre lot currently priced at $79,900.
• Effective October 1 prices go to $99,900.
• Phase II prices will begin at $119,900
• Buying today gives your client a 25% return when prices go to $99,900 and 50% return when prices go to $119,900.
• Buying a Phase I Villa at todays price of $299,900 with 20% down will result in a 100% return when Phase II prices increase to $359,900.
• Click here to "Do the Math".

Financing Options

• HSBC and Citi Bank recently purchased several Costa Rican banks.
• Lending practices are becoming more "Americanized" by the day.
• Current fixed rate loans at comparable U.S. rates.
• Land at 60% LTV with 10 year amortization.
• Single Family at 70-75% with a 20 year amortization.
• Banks allow sellers to hold second mortgages without any restrictions on LTV.
• Developer Financing available

IRA Investment

• You can own real estate in your IRA. Any retirement account, SEP's, Keogh's, 401k's can be converted TAX-FREE to a Self-directed IRA.
• Self-directed means YOU manage your IRAs investments.
• 60%-70% of self-directed investments are in real estate.
• Your Self-directed IRA can own raw land, residential homes and commercial property.