Investing in Costa Rica

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Our Blog - Pura Vida Gold

Thank you for visiting our page! We thought it would be important and fun to capture our travels, experiences, and building a home in this magnificent country, to reflect back on, and hopefully, useful to others who wish to make a similar journey.

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How Long Does a VA Purchase Take Near Fort Leavenworth? A Realistic Contract-to-Keys Timeline for PCS Families

Every PCS family asks the same question once an offer is accepted: how long until we have the keys? The honest answer is a range, ...
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Home Warranties for PCS Buyers Near Fort Leavenworth: What They Cover, What They Cost, and When They Make Sense

A home warranty is one of those add-ons that gets offered at almost every closing, usually with a smile and a small price tag. For ...
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Earnest Money and Contingencies on a PCS Timeline: What Fort Leavenworth Buyers Can Protect and What They Risk

Earnest money is the deposit that tells a seller you are serious, and on a PCS timeline it is also the money most likely to ...
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Termite and Wood-Destroying Insect Inspections on a VA Loan Near Fort Leavenworth: What Buyers Should Expect

A termite inspection is one of the less glamorous line items on a VA purchase, and one of the more common reasons a closing gets ...
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VA Loan Closing Costs and Seller Concessions Near Fort Leavenworth: Who Can Pay What in 2026

Zero down does not mean zero cash at the closing table. Closing costs on a VA purchase are real, and the good news is that ...
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Selling Your Home After a PCS: How the Capital Gains Exclusion Works for Military Families

A PCS family that bought near Fort Leavenworth, built equity, and now has orders somewhere else often asks the same question: will I owe tax ...
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