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Where
Beach Communities
Guanacaste, Central Pacific, South Pacific and Caribbean.
What
Condos
What to check in a condo.
What
Houses
Homes and second homes.
Project
Featured Projects
Serena in Playas del Coco.
Learn
Coastal Buying Guides
Terms, costs and due diligence.
Know what “near the beach” means
| Term | What it should mean | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| Beachfront | Directly on or adjoining the shoreline | Who owns or holds the strip, and what is the legal status of the maritime zone? |
| Ocean-view | You can see the sea from the home | Which floor and which direction; will future building block it? |
| Walking distance | You can walk to the beach | How long on foot, uphill or down, and is there a sidewalk or lit path? |
| Driving distance | A short drive to the beach | How many minutes by car and where do you park? |
Listings should say which of these applies. If one does not, ask.
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Coastal Buying Guides
Coastal Buying Guides
Beachfront, ocean-view or walking distance: what each really means
Four phrases that sound similar and are not.
Coastal Buying Guides
The maritime zone near the beach: basics
Why “beachfront” is not always simple ownership.
Coastal Buying Guides
Condo fees, rules and rental policy
The monthly number is only part of the story.
Coastal Buying Guides
Due diligence for a coastal purchase
Steps your lawyer should take before you pay.
Coastal Buying Guides
Planning a second home on the coast
Start from how you will use it, not from the listing.