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Ken Schaafsma: Jacó Beach, Costa Rica
Ken Schaafsma
Oceanside Realty
Jacó Beach, Costa Rica
ken@oceansiderealtycr.com
www.oceansiderealtycr.com
In Costa Rica, luxury property doesn’t have to cost $10 million, but savvy real estate buyers still want to know they are making a wise investment while getting an excellent value.
The value in working with Ken Schaafsma and Oceanside Realty comes from over 20 years of real estate experience both in the U.S. and Costa Rican markets. Additionally, Ken is an active investor in and a resident of Costa Rica, providing excellent service and extensive knowledge of the areas that he and his team represent. Ken and his boutique style real estate firm, known for its integrity and strong work ethic, will scout this foreigner-friendly tropical paradise to find the property that perfectly matches your goals, dreams and criteria. Better yet, after the sale, Ken’s team of professional advisors —engineers, architects, attorneys, accountants, property managers, travel agents, bankers, gardeners and even personal assistants — will be there to sweat all the details on your behalf. With his team behind you, managing your new home ownership will not be a tedious to-do list. Instead this experience will be about enjoying your tropical paradise and getting the most out of your time and life.
Experience. In addition to assisting Buyers and Sellers, Ken has experience in property management, construction, hospitality management, real estate development, property valuation, finance and international business on all developed continents. Ken’s support for philanthropic activities for the local community includes the local schools, parks, Red Cross and programs for underpriveledged children. Ken is a founding member of the Central Pacific Chamber of Commerce in Jacó Beach, Costa Rica.
About Costa Rica. Costa Rica is an up and coming vacation and retirement destination. This is the land of no hurricanes and no military, also known as the Switzerland of Central America. Costa Rica means “rich coast”, but it is so much more than just a rich, beautiful coastline.
Costa Rica first became popular as an eco-tourism destination, thanks to its irresistibly beautiful ocean and rainforests, temperate climate, accessibility with two international airports, educated citizenry (95% literacy rate) and friendly culture. That combined with transparent property registry and rights for foreign ownership, makes this Central American destination one of the most sought after real estate markets on the planet. Costa Rica has recently been recognized as being the “Happiest Place on Earth” as featured on CNN. It tops all of Latin America for “Prosperity and Quality of Life” by the Legatum Institute at Oxford University, and rates as second in the world for “Longevity”, plus has quality healthcare that has been ranked with Canada by the World Health Organization.
Costa Rica definitely has something for everyone, young and old, and is especially a favorite among active adults who love to golf, surf, run, bike, hike, walk, swim, raft, zip line, snorkel, dive, boat, fish and so much more. Although Costa Rica only occupies .04% of the world’s landmass, it hosts 5% of the world’s biodiversity, as it’s a natural transition area between North and South America. It’s government is committed to preserving its ecological balance and according to a recent NBC news story, due to reforestation projects, Costa Rica forests have grown from 21% to now over half of its land mass. Nature lovers like hikers, bird watchers and eco-tourists find Costa Rica to be nature’s playground.
Part of the charm Costa Rica offers over its neighbors is that foreigners can peacefully explore the country with out fear. Unlike most of Latin and Central America, foreigners are not restricted to being locked up in all-inclusive hotels for fear of being kidnapped or robbed at gunpoint. Violent crime is low in Costa Rica compared to its Latin American neighbors — and even most major cities in the U.S. Although Spanish is the official language, English is widely spoken throughout the country.
Hope to See You in Paradise!
