Tranquility Does Not Last Long
ISSUE #760: May 12-18, 2019
2019-05-19
 Brian Timmons Dear friends, When I started Residencias Los Jardines, I started writing a weekly newsletter -determined to tell all the good, bad, and the ugly. I knew some readers would be interested in the construction process. I expected others might be interested in the lifestyle of two people who had decided to live outside the box. For others, the adventures of Lita, the parrot and the cat took on an entertainment saga all its own. Residencias Los Jardines is finished. We periodically have re-sales and rental availability. Some readers may be interested in this information. Brian Timmons |
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Featured
rentals & sales Paradisus Condos / Rohrmoser 
Each of the units consists of two bedrooms / two bathrooms, and a large living/dining/kitchen area. The floor plan of each of these units has eliminated the optional "den / office" divider. The result is a larger area offering more flexible furniture arrangements while still maintaining the option of including an office area. At 105m2 plus two parking spots each and storage locker, they offer a great opportunity for someone seeking views, security, central location, and first class, all round living... PRICE REDUCTION AVAILABLE FOR RENT |
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Market activity
sales & rentals Sales: Los Jardines: Units #114, #116 and #124 Rentals: Paradisus: Available immediately 12-2 / $1,350 Los Jardines: Units #106C, #113 and #116 |
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Residencias Los Jardines
property management, rentals & re-sales FOR SALE FOR RENT  For sale
UNIT #114 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 This 2 bedroom/2bathroom,1,290 sf single floor end unit home includes a 150 sf front terrace plus parking for one car. This house is fully air conditioned and has recently been professionally decorated by international decorator Alcides Graffe and has undergone a complete renovation—new modern furniture, finishings, window coverings, and art work by Carlos Gambino. It is arguably the nicest furnished unit at Residencias Los Jardines and only steps from the pool UNIT #116 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 This 1,290 sf single floor home includes a 300 sf front terrace plus parking for one car and a separate, secure storage locker. It is and end unit and therefore attached on only one side by a 6 inch cement demising (common) wall, which prevents sound transfer. UNIT #124 Total Area (Sq Ft): 662 This 662 sf, + covered parking for one car, is a one bedroom home on the 2nd floor overlooking the large pool. It is ideal for a single person or couple. For rent
UNIT #106C Total Area (Sq Ft): 1250 This is a fully furnished 2-bedroom unit situated in a 2-story building, which has two units on the ground floor and two units on the 2nd. floor. Each unit is the same size (1,250sf) divided into 800 sf of interior space and 450 sf of covered front and back terraces. Units 106A and B are on the ground floor; Units 106 C and D are on the 2nd. Floor. The solid masonry demising wall (common wall) as well as the 5” concrete slab prevent sound transference. UNIT #113 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 This 1,290 sf single floor home includes a 300 sf front terrace plus parking for one car. It is attached on one side by a 6 inch cement demising (common) wall, which prevents sound transfer. The three other sides allow light, ventilation and garden views. UNIT #116 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1290 This 1,290 sf single floor home includes a 300 sf front terrace plus parking for one car and a separate, secure storage locker. It is and end unit and therefore attached on only one side by a 6 inch cement demising (common) wall, which prevents sound transfer. |
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Our Lives
Rainy Season... definitely here... rain most every day for an hour or so. Plants are happy... What Happened This WeekVacancies: One filled / one unexpected opening. I had a tenant for 2 1/2 mo. He called me Sat. afternoon... said he was leaving 4:30 A.M the next morning... wow!!!!!! Of course he looses all his deposits and there was no argument over that, but now I have to clean it up and go back to marketing it... We actually had two viewers this past week -first in months- one for August and one scouting for ????? Accounting: Doneste has a start-up meeting planned for Tuesday. Compliance with new Tax Law: So much confusion by all involved... it is very difficult to know what to do... Lawyer and accountant consultations planned. Garden Renewal: Laid 65 M2 of sod, planted some plants that should thrive in low light areas. The gardening company we had hired and which which we had been experiencing multiple problems, made a decision for us... too much unreliability, unauthorized work which had to be corrected where and when we could, variable employees -some good, some not so good... they quit... we will adjust... Rancho Lighting: We will bring in a reliable person to finish this off and will see how to finish off the 12V pool lighting project which has been stalled. I really do not like working with unreliable people even if their apparent price is less... The Drive to Manuel Antonio: That resulted in a friend closing on a deal Friday. Both parties are happy. 60 Hectares south of Limon -$160,000. My friend got more and more interested in this. He made an appointment to view. The seller did not show up. Called a couple days later saying he had gotten sick... not credible... but my friend did attempt to find the property and while he did not specifically locate it, did view the area and really likes it. He will follow up on it. Collections: We have a few owners who are falling behind on their dues. We'll have to force the issue by applying the provisions in the Shareholder Agreement. I expect a few fights. Never pleasant but we are not the Sally Ann, social club, or welfare agency... we are a business... |
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News Items of the Week
COMMENTS Exchange rate: It remains fairly steady at 599 - 590. A year ago, this was not expected. Now it looks like it will be managed o.k. for the foreseeable future. |
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FOR RENTAL OR SALES INFORMATION Brian C. Timmons Costa Rica: Canada: Web: https://www.residenciaslosjardines.com |
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