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00:01This view is priceless.
00:05Imagine a world of bargain dream real estate.
00:08Just $41,000.
00:11What?
00:11This is unheard of for the States.
00:13Global destinations.
00:16Bonjour.
00:17I'm going to embarrass myself.
00:18From Marjorie.
00:20I love it.
00:21Great way to meet AnaĂŻdes.
00:22Yeah.
00:23This architecture is amazing.
00:26And local expert know-how.
00:29The cost of this in the States, I think it would be double for sure.
00:33The cost of living here is so much more affordable than the U.S.
00:36It is definitely a bargain.
00:39You can afford to live your dream.
00:42I can't believe this is going to be my new home.
00:45At a price you never thought possible.
00:48You did incredible.
00:49This is exactly what we came all this way for.
00:59boatMuscle.
01:00Okay.
01:04I will maintain a pomeroy.
01:05Guanacaste.
01:07The Northwest Pacific Coast region of Costa Rica
01:10With protected rainforests.
01:14Pristine beaches.
01:16And a cost of living that's 30 percent lower than the U.S.
01:22Located just a four-hour flight from Dallas, Texas, and a four-and-a-half-hour drive from
01:28the Costa Rican capital, San Jose, here you can still find homes for under $150,000 U.S.
01:37dollars.
01:41Voted one of the happiest countries on Earth, Americans are flocking here for a better quality
01:47of life.
01:50I'm Issa.
01:51I'm a retired Army veteran from El Paso, Texas.
01:54From the moment I got off the plane in Costa Rica, I felt this weird call and knew this
02:04is where I was going to live.
02:07It is relaxing, and being a person from the military, I needed to relax.
02:12The locals call this relaxed way of life Pura Vida.
02:17Pura Vida.
02:18I am Tuti.
02:20I'm from Louisiana.
02:21I am a part-time yoga instructor and a part-time chef.
02:25We've been friends for nearly three years.
02:28I'm here because this journey is very important.
02:31I want to see her get everything she wants.
02:34Army life has given me a lot of injuries.
02:36I knew that retirement would be in my 40s.
02:40I have been saving up.
02:42I plan to sell my house and just move down here with a suitcase and my heart.
02:49And finding a home here can be a breeze as long as you know exactly who to call.
02:55I'm the relocation expert that actually relocated.
02:59I'm from Atlanta, and compared to what you can get in the States, here in Costa Rica you
03:05can get yourself a bargain, and it's going to be fabulous.
03:08Hey!
03:09Nice to meet you.
03:11Nice to meet you.
03:12Nice to meet you.
03:12So how did y'all meet?
03:13We met just walking on the beach here.
03:15We passed each other maybe about three times, and then we were like, okay, let's stop and
03:19talk.
03:20Right.
03:20It's like, hey cousin!
03:22It was a whirlwind friendship affair.
03:27I love it.
03:28Okay.
03:29So why Costa Rica?
03:30I am looking forward to being forced to slow down.
03:35Okay.
03:35And get more in tune with myself and with nature, and this particular climate works better
03:42for me and my achiness because I know I don't look it, but I'm retired.
03:47No ma'am.
03:48No ma'am.
03:48Retired from where?
03:49I served for 25 years in the Army.
03:52Oh, awesome.
03:52Thank you so much for your service.
03:54Oh, thank you.
03:55Okay.
03:56So what are we looking for today?
03:58So I'm looking at one to two bedrooms, preferably two because my mom and friends.
04:06I don't have to be on the beach, but I like to be near it.
04:11And I do teach yoga online.
04:13Okay.
04:14And I do need space that I can teach my yoga classes.
04:17And I want preferably a local community.
04:20Be claro.
04:21All righty.
04:23I love it.
04:23I love it.
04:24So, Tootie, what's your role here today in the house hunt?
04:27I'm here to make sure she stays on track, but also has a little freedom with it.
04:31Okay.
04:31She is all lists and all strategy, and I am.
04:35It's okay.
04:35Open up.
04:36Be wild and free a little bit, too.
04:37Tell me a little bit about your budget.
04:39Okay.
04:39So, I'm trying to do $200,000.
04:43Okay.
04:44Because I have a little bit set aside to take care of shipping.
04:47So, I kind of want to stay in the $200,000 so that I don't have to go into that
04:53money.
04:54I'm excited to get started.
04:56I'm super excited as well.
04:57Let's get into it.
05:01Issa's keen to be close to the beach, so we're starting our home search in a coastal town.
05:11Leas del Coco, or El Coco as it's known locally, is a vibrant beach town with growing infrastructure
05:19that's attracting international buyers.
05:23And with straightforward visa options, moving here couldn't be easier.
05:30All right, ladies.
05:32This is the Coco way to go.
05:34If you want to be a part of the who's who, you got to join the golf cart gang.
05:37Nice.
05:38Okay.
05:39Let's go.
05:40The center of El Coco is best navigated by golf cart.
05:46So, this is our downtown, of course.
05:50And you've got some great restaurants all through here.
05:53This is my city, hands down.
05:56There's always someone to wave at, to speak to.
05:59You can't beat it.
06:00Oh my God, look.
06:01It's a howler.
06:02Do you see it?
06:02Wow.
06:03Oh my goodness.
06:05Pretty.
06:05Oh my gosh, they're so loud.
06:07And of course, the bananas.
06:08Those mangoes will be ready soon.
06:11Starfruits just going out of season.
06:13I'm really looking for the local community because when you get out of the military,
06:17a lot of veterans lose their sense of community.
06:20We don't get fruit like that in El Paso.
06:23And I'm purposely preparing for that.
06:27Wow.
06:27I'm liking this to me.
06:29That's beautiful.
06:31El Coco's property market is booming.
06:34And finding a spacious home near the beach will push the budget.
06:39This house might cost more than Issa was expecting.
06:42It's listed at $225,000.
06:46But that's a great price considering it's close to the beach in a sought after area.
06:51And Talia is confident there's a deal to be had.
06:55So, it's a beautiful neighborhood.
06:57The only thing is, it's a little bit over budget.
07:01How much over budget?
07:02It's listed at $225,000, but I think we can come in and negotiate.
07:08This home comes fully furnished.
07:10So, you don't have to worry about shipping costs to bring things in.
07:13Okay.
07:14But I promise it has a surprise.
07:16It's worth it.
07:17Okay.
07:22She playing with these stirs.
07:24Across three floors, this new build home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a yoga friendly roof terrace,
07:32and an open concept living space and kitchen.
07:35I like the little kitchen.
07:37A little kitchen.
07:38A little stone.
07:39Because what are you cooking anyway?
07:41Salads.
07:43The kitchen is cute.
07:44Very me.
07:45Very you.
07:46Small and intimate.
08:04Oh, my goodness.
08:06Look at that pool.
08:08I want to get in right now.
08:10To find a pool in this neighborhood for $225,000 is rare.
08:17I mean, it's a pool, Tootie.
08:19You got to remember, I don't swim.
08:21You don't.
08:22So, I would rather hear me out.
08:24Oh, gosh.
08:24This is about to be crazy.
08:25Dig the pool up.
08:26I cover up the pool.
08:28Cover up the pool?
08:29And use this area for all of my earth.
08:32Cover up the pool, Issa.
08:33I have to be honest.
08:34I do not like the pool.
08:36I don't care for the pool.
08:37Hear me out.
08:38It's amazing.
08:39All the joint pain.
08:40You can get in that water and it can help you.
08:42It's not just about swimming, but hear me out.
08:44You can also learn to swim.
08:45One of the unique features of this house is the floating staircase.
08:50Alex, you might want to hold on to all reactions.
08:53Oh, my goodness.
08:54I'm really nervous because this property has quite a bit of stairs.
08:59It's three levels, essentially.
09:01And she might not want to do that daily.
09:07Little bedroom.
09:10Look it.
09:11Keep it wild.
09:14Wow, girl.
09:16Forever.
09:17I do like the balcony.
09:18That is cute.
09:20Little coffee spot.
09:20Yes, absolutely.
09:21A little morning meditation.
09:23And here is another bedroom.
09:26Nice.
09:26It's a nice, simple size.
09:29But just in case Mom comes.
09:31Absolutely.
09:31She got a bed.
09:32She has a dresser.
09:34Yeah.
09:34That'll be fine.
09:35More stairs, it seems like.
09:37Mmm.
09:40Oh, my goodness.
09:44Oh!
09:49Talia did her big one here.
09:52Oh, my goodness.
09:54This view.
09:55I could cry right now, bro.
09:58What?
09:58The yoga that can be done here.
10:01Oh.
10:02I'm about ready to do some yoga right now.
10:06Wait, look, look.
10:07I know.
10:08Ocean.
10:08I saw it.
10:08I saw it.
10:09I saw it.
10:10I saw it.
10:10A little peek-a-boo ocean over there.
10:12For the same ocean view in the States, here in Costa Rica, you're spending 40% to 60% less.
10:20Oh, my goodness.
10:22This is so freaking beautiful.
10:23For sure.
10:25For sure.
10:26Let's go.
10:26We got to talk to Talia.
10:27Let's do it.
10:29What did you think?
10:31I need to trust more.
10:34Because that was a great surprise.
10:36Yeah.
10:36I like that the rooms were perfect sized for me.
10:41Yeah.
10:41That terrace was very, very nice.
10:44OK.
10:44You're not going to even mention the view?
10:46You going to stand there and pretend like you wasn't looking at the ocean.
10:51Now, the price of this house is over budget.
10:54Mm-hmm.
10:55Did you see it working?
10:59Since it is furnished.
11:00Yes.
11:01Whew.
11:02And close to the beach.
11:04Yes.
11:04It does give me a little more wiggle room.
11:06OK.
11:07I love that.
11:08Yeah.
11:08We have something to think about.
11:15Just a 10 minute drive away is the vibrant center of El Coco.
11:20This is my friend.
11:22Hola.
11:23Hola.
11:24Hola.
11:25Tres pipa fria, por favor.
11:27Gracias, mi amor.
11:29Y cuantas años tiene, Carlos?
11:3173.
11:33No.
11:34Guess how old he said he is.
11:35What?
11:36Now I want you to guess.
11:37OK.
11:37Uh, like 65.
11:39Nope.
11:4073.
11:41Wow.
11:43That's that blue zone in action.
11:45OK.
11:47Yes.
11:47Very nice.
11:48Yes.
11:49So this is like the coconut man.
11:51Yes.
11:52That one.
11:54Gracias.
11:55OK.
11:56Come on.
11:57Let's get you.
11:58Se quedĂł en Playa del Coco.
12:00Gracias.
12:02AdiĂłs.
12:03AdiĂłs.
12:04AdiĂłs.
12:04I like it here, but I want to find the house that has everything that I want within my budget.
12:12Cheers.
12:12Cheers for the girlies.
12:13Hey.
12:33Yoga is important to me because it's very therapeutic.
12:37It not only helps to regulate your energy, your body, your mind.
12:44It feels so good.
12:46Army life was extremely structured, very regimented schedules.
12:53My retired life is very different now.
12:56I teach yoga to veterans.
13:01This new chapter of life, I want to just be able to relax and enjoy nature.
13:10To help Issa embrace relaxation, Talia has something different in mind with the next home.
13:16And it involves driving away from the coast.
13:19So I know we've been driving for a little bit.
13:22I know I've kind of got you out here in the sticks.
13:24So what are you thinking?
13:26It seems a bit deeper in.
13:28Mm-hmm.
13:29Strategically, we're not at the beach because beachfront prices tend to go pretty high.
13:35So you come in further inland and you're going to get a little bit more value and space.
13:40But I do respect your need to be by water.
13:44So I do have a little surprise for you.
13:46So don't fret.
13:57All right, ladies, here we are.
14:00I brought you to this beautiful little hidden spot.
14:08This river is the Rio Blanco.
14:11Many of these waterfalls here don't have an official name.
14:15Only the locals know where they are.
14:17OK, OK.
14:18It's so gorgeous.
14:20Oh, my God.
14:21Judy, do you see that?
14:23I mean, you don't get nothing like this in El Paso.
14:27Absolutely not.
14:28Oh, OK.
14:29Absolutely.
14:29I'm loving this.
14:32The waterfalls in an area that's just over an hour's drive from the beach, near the Rincon de la Vieja
14:40National Park.
14:41A further 10 minutes from here is the next home in the town of Kurubande.
14:48Nestled amongst dramatic volcanic landscapes, this area is set for development to meet the growing demand for homes, driven by
14:57strong foreign investment.
15:00This house is part of a brand new neighborhood.
15:03Only a handful of homes have been completed so far, but there are plans for 36 in total.
15:10They're building a clubhouse and a yoga space here, but you'll need a car for all other amenities.
15:16All right.
15:17So this is the house.
15:18What do you think?
15:18It is beautiful.
15:20Where are the houses?
15:22Well, so the community isn't here yet, but it's phase one.
15:26So where else can you pick your lot number?
15:29What's your favorite?
15:31Seven.
15:32All right.
15:32Well, lot seven belongs to you.
15:34You can build your home on lot seven.
15:36Nice.
15:36And honestly, you get to pick your neighbors and build a community.
15:40If you get in now, you're really getting it at a bargain.
15:42It's only $190,000.
15:46Okay.
15:47So it's in budget.
15:48Y'all go ahead.
15:49Take a look.
15:50Okay.
15:50Let me know what you think.
15:51Okay.
15:52If Issa falls in love with this stunning show home, she can have a custom one built on lot seven
15:58in under six months.
16:01Okay.
16:02Hmm.
16:03Nice.
16:03This is interesting.
16:06Oh, my goodness.
16:08This is...
16:09Whoa.
16:10I'm digging.
16:11I'm digging it.
16:13Built from sustainable materials, this spacious three-bedroom home has two bathrooms, a yard, and an open concept living area.
16:24Look at the kitchen.
16:27An island.
16:29Beautiful.
16:30Look at this island.
16:32These drawers are so cute.
16:36The balcony.
16:38I wonder.
16:39Enough space for yoga?
16:41Not quite, but almost.
16:43Almost.
16:44But we could do yoga down here.
16:47The grass.
16:48I may need to turn some of this into fake grass.
16:51That's a lot to have to try to maintain for me.
16:54This is a lot.
16:54It's one square patch.
16:56Okay.
16:57Okay.
16:57Fine, fine, fine, fine.
16:57Or you're going to come cut it.
17:02I mean...
17:03Let's see what this is hidden for.
17:04Oh, oh.
17:05Okay.
17:05This looks like a good lay down, take a nap.
17:08I'm just playing.
17:10Oh, very nice.
17:12Very nice.
17:13Hi.
17:13OK, man.
17:14Let me see what this is.
17:15Let me see.
17:17Ooh!
17:18How it feel, girl?
17:20How it feel?
17:20No, no, no. It's very firm.
17:22It feels real good.
17:23OK, OK.
17:23Let's check out this room over here.
17:25Ooh, nice.
17:27OK, shower.
17:28Nice little bathroom.
17:29Let's see what we can do in here, girl.
17:31A little forward, forward action.
17:32Not too long.
17:34You're over in the shower.
17:36I can't take you nowhere.
17:37OK, OK, OK, OK.
17:38I am so nervous.
17:40Like, I've totally over-delivered on what she asked.
17:43There is another bedroom.
17:46I love.
17:48I got the price right, but the location, I don't know.
17:52I don't know if she's going to go for it.
17:54All right, ladies.
17:55I'm giving you three bedrooms, two bathrooms at $190,000.
17:59Is that not a bargain?
18:01It is really a bargain, Talia.
18:06Did I do something right?
18:09You did.
18:09Yeah, you did.
18:10Can you picture what day-to-day life would be like here?
18:13No, because I don't know who's going to be here.
18:15But I like that there is a community coming.
18:19Mm-hmm.
18:20I like that it was open and airy.
18:23Yeah.
18:23That was really good.
18:24Balconies were a little small to teach yoga.
18:27But Issa, I gave you a third bedroom.
18:30That's a whole yoga room.
18:31This is true.
18:31Did not think of that.
18:33This is true.
18:33I'm like, girl.
18:34It definitely gives me something to think about.
18:36OK.
18:36For sure.
18:46Oh my goodness.
18:51So this has been a journey.
18:53Yes.
18:54How do you feel?
18:55I feel like I can breathe.
18:59Yeah.
19:00Are you any closer to making this decision?
19:04With the jungle house?
19:05No.
19:07Huge bargain.
19:08It is.
19:09For $190.
19:10I only asked for two bedrooms.
19:12I get three.
19:13And it is very close to a beautiful waterfall.
19:16But let's think about it, though.
19:18It's not close to the beach.
19:21That wasn't make or break.
19:22I mean, close to the beach was on the list.
19:26OK.
19:28OK.
19:29I got you.
19:29What about the Yellow Beach house?
19:31It is way over my price point.
19:34But I love that whether I'm on the back deck or upstairs in that bomb terrace, I have a spot
19:44to do yoga.
19:45The only real negative I saw with the house was the stairs.
19:48Now, hear me out.
19:48Those stairs were crazy.
19:50Those stairs.
19:52The stairs are crazy.
19:53Even though the stairs give me much pause, I love it, love it, love it, love it.
19:58Remember, this is the house that also has furniture.
20:02Yes.
20:02And it's turnkey so I can move right in.
20:05Yes.
20:06That extra money that I would have spent on shipping, I might have a little room to go up.
20:13Are you ready to put in an offer?
20:15I think I need to go talk to Talia.
20:18I'm so excited for you, Issa.
20:20I'm so excited.
20:22I love my name.
20:24We got to get some more drinks out.
20:26Let's go, girl.
20:29More passion fruit.
20:34So, I have some good news.
20:40I bought the yellow beach house.
20:44Pool and all.
20:47$218.
20:48Huge bargain.
20:50It was fully furnished, so boom.
20:52I just didn't have to worry about shipping costs.
20:55Came on sale, Costa Rica, baby.
20:58Love teaching yoga on the yoga deck.
21:01My students get a nice Pura Vida vibe in the background.
21:05I am getting around with a golf cart that I'm actually borrowing from my friends.
21:11This move to Costa Rica has been all about a new journey and open to new possibilities.
21:18I do not recognize this version of me anymore, which is exactly what I wanted.
21:27This is just for theonzpoint.
21:28How's the was doing?
21:2810 toonen maxis.
21:29Clouds changed my software in front of my horses.
21:29Oh would you like this really good practice?
21:31I went up here toСТRA這樣的 song.
21:31You can go.
21:31I'm just watching.
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