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Osa Pacific Properties / Osa Peninsula Region / South Costa Rica

Ted Petersen is committed to helping you locate your desired investment, retirement, or vacation property, and negotiate a successful real estate transaction in Costa Rica. Come and explore the Osa Peninsula Region in Southern Costa Rica, referred to by National Geographic as "one of the most biologically intense places on earth". My real estate listings are concentrated in South Costa Rica, from the Pacific Coast in Dominical to the southern most part of the Osa Peninsula Region, extending to Panama. Many local residents have real estate for sale by word of mouth only, so if you do not see a property in size, price range, or description that is suited to your taste or budget, please contact me with a description of what you are looking for. I have a combined 26 years experience in real estate, mortgage banking, and finance, including working as a broker for ERA real estate, a mortgage banker with Royal Bank of Canada, and finance manager for Great Western.

Check-out Osa Pacific Properties "Featured Listings" for the Hottest Buys in the Osa Peninsula Region.

***Hotest buy not listed: 2436 Acres (986 Hects.) for $1 Million USD (Sinai is 20+ minutes south of Palmar and 30 minutes up in elevation***

Current Market Conditions

Under current conditions, it is a buyers market with some great buy opportunities. Sellers are willing to negociate on purchase price and even closing costs. Many sellers are offering generous terms for owner financing. Pacific Coast real estate in the Osa Peninsula Region with as little as 20% down, a first year interest rate @ 6%, years 2-5 @ 8%, years 6-10 @ 9%. These opportunities for financing will not last indefinitely, as seller terms change with market conditions. Its a great time to take advantage of owner financing in the Osa.

Invest Now in your Future

Teak wood reforestation provides individuals, businesses, and institutions around the world with the opportunity to build their financial future, while saving one of the earth's most precious and scarce natural habitats: the tropical rainforest. "Plantation Teak is a lucrative, rapidly appreciating, tangible asset. In the time it takes Teak trees to grow from seedlings to maturity, after only 15 full years of growth, your asset’s value will likely increase as many as ten times based upon historical price trends". -Pacific Teak Restoration Project.

Earn Money on your Investment while Protecting the Costa Rican Environment - Fondo Nacional de Financiamiento Forestal

The Payment for Environmental Services Program (ESPP) constitutes a financial recognition by the State —through FONAFIFO — granted to forest and plantation owners for the environmental services rendered by them, which directly affect the protection and improvement of the environment. According to Costa Rica 's Forestry Law No. 7575, the following environmental services are defined: mitigation of gases produced by the greenhouse effect, protection of water for urban, rural or hydroelectric purposes; protection of biodiversity for conservation, sustainable, scientific and pharmaceutical uses; research and genetic improvement; protection of ecosystems and life forms, including natural scenic beauty for tourism and scientific purposes.

The Osa Peninsula Region

In Costa Rica, the Osa Conservation Area is managed by SINAC, the National System of Conservation Areas, and the MINAE, the Ministry of Environment and Energy. Both government agencies are responsible for administration of conservation practices around the country. On the Southern Pacific Coast in the Osa Peninsula Region this responsibility includes 3 National Parks, 15 Wildlife Refuges, 2 Wetland Reserves, a Biological Reserve, and a Forest Reserve.

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A jaguar on the prowl in the Osa Photo by the conserv. org. Yaguará. Courtesy A.M. Costa Rica

Friends of the Osa 2010 Sea Turtle Conservation Program launched. Volunteer Now! http://osaconservation.org/blog/1085/2010-osa-sea-turtle-volunteer-program/

Under the Properties For Sale link, you can search the properties by either price or location. Lots are available from $26,000.

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The Democratic Republic of Costa Rica

Once called the “Rich Coast” by early Spanish colonists, Costa Rica possesses the greatest density of species in the world. This diversity includes some 200 species of mammals, 2,000 species of trees, 850 bird species, and 1,200 species of orchids. The shorelines of Costa Rica serve as a nesting area to 4 different species of giant turtles including the Green Turtle, the Leatherback Turtle, Hawksbill, and Loggerhead Turtle. Warm Pacific waters are home to the largest coral reef on the Pacific Coast of Central America. These same waters host the annual migration of the great Humpback Whale, as well as other dolphin and whale species. The Osa Peninsula has the single largest expanse of a lowland tropical rainforest in Central America and is one of the tallest rainforests in the world. Within one amazing and beautiful country you can find 5% of the biodiversity in the world.

Enjoy Costa Rica's Finest Golf Courses On Your Way To The Osa

On your way to the southern zone, enjoy the very finest golf courses in Costa Rica designed by George Fazio (Cariari Country Club), Arnold Palmer (Four Seasons), Robert Trent Jones II (Garra de Leon), Ron Garl (Royal Pacific), Ted Robinson (Los Suenos), Mike Young (Hacienda Pinilla), and Tracy May (Valle del Sol). When you have played your way through, put away the clubs and enjoy the very best of all thats Costa Rica in the pristine Osa Peninsula Region. Read more at C.R. News.

Happy Planet Index 2.0: Why Good Things Don't Have To Cost The Earth

The Happy Planet Index reveals the ecological efficiency with which human well-being is delivered. The index combines environmental impact with human well-being to measure the environmental efficiency with which, country by country, people live long and happy lives. This is the second compilation of data for 143 countries around the world, representing 99% of the worlds population. Costa Rica Tops The Happy Planet Index 2.0. Costa Ricans report the highest life satisfaction in the world and have the second-highest average life expectancy of the New World (second only to Canada).

Rental Properties Between Dominical & Uvita

Rental homes are available in the exclusive Escalaras and San Josecito areas of the Osa Peninsula Region. These are nice Pacific Ocean view homes, furnished, with pools, washing facilities, and neighborhood security. Bedroom counts run from 3-4, with 2-4 bathrooms, and ample additional space for other guests. Prices range from $1100/week to $3500-$4000/month. Please contact Ted Petersen in advance for availability.

"Pura Vida"

Come to visit or come to stay and see why the favorite phrase in the Osa Peninsula and across the country is "Pura Vida", which literally translates to "Pure Life". To the people here, this is not just a phrase, but rather an expression and acknowledgement of the Costa Rican way of life.

Ted Petersen and Osa Pacific Properties support the Christian works of Pastor Alberto Espinoza, who runs Choosen People Ministries in San Jose. Pastor Espinoza and his family have devoted themselves to caring for the hungry, sick, poor, crippled and otherwise afflicted people in some of the most impoverished neighborhoods in all of San Jose. Contributions for this mission can be made to Banco Costa Rica, swift #BCRICRSJ, account #001-0459475-8.

Osa Pacific Properties / Osa Peninsula Region / South Costa Rica

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