Bye Bye Pathfinder and Lots are Unhappy... So Why is CR the
ISSUE #621: Aug, 7-13, 2016
2016-08-14
Bye Bye Pathfinder and Lots are Unhappy... So Why is CR the Happiest Country in the World???ISSUE #621: Aug, 7-13, 2016MANAGER / DEVELOPER: Brian C. Timmons |
 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 RENTAL AVAILABLE |
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More Opportunities
rentals & sales FORECLOSURE, Price reduction: $520,000 $549,000 (Appraised: $800,000) |
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Market activity
sales & rentals Sales: One offer conditional for unit #107 at Los Jardines. Rentals: Paradisus: Unit available for rent, $ 1,400 mo. |
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Residencias Los Jardines
property management, rentals & re-sales FOR SALE FOR RENT  For sale
UNIT #106A 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 #107 Total Area (Sq Ft): 1716 This 1,716 sf. (plus parking for one car) two story, detached house, with three terraces, two bedrooms (one on each floor) and upstairs master suite is a beautiful home. This home consists of two VERY large bedrooms (one on each floor) with en-suite bathrooms and a powder room, each with large closets with extensive built-ins for personal organization. The vaulted living room and ground floor bedroom ceilings as well as the master bedroom on the 2nd floor, provide a feeling of grandeur while allowing the warmer air to rise and exit through the ceiling ventilating system. There are three TVs (one in each bedroom and one in the living room.) This is a beautiful home. There is a rough-in for a dishwasher in the kitchen area. For rent
UNIT #106A 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 #112 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 two sides by a 6 inch cement demising (common) wall, which prevents sound transfer. 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. |
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Our Lives
Weather: Our normal "rainy" season... working perfectly... Strikes: ICE workers closed down central San Jose on Monday -they want more money... there isn't a lot of public support for them. The red taxi drivers closed down SJ on Tuesday... they want Uber banned... they have some public support but not much... Uber, based on comments from users, is loved... cheaper, reliable, new, clean cars, good drivers... it is based on disruptive technology... licensed taxis are finding their business model doesn't work well alongside this... and the government bureaucracy built up to support the licensed taxis is endangered... and so are the "pirate" taxis... which are now not the focus of the red, licensed taxis... who are getting hit on all sides... The best thing about the day was that from 12 noon on, there was no one on the streets... clear of virtually all traffic... best day for driving ever!!!!!! Bye Bye "Pathfinder": the purchaser arrived on time, lawyer arrived on time, deal done, car gone. I have a bit of nostalgia for that car... loved it, nicest car I ever owned and may ever own... including the one I changed for... I hope it continues to perform well for the new owner. Post note: whatever the engine warning light was saying was deemed to be a malfunctioning sensor... the car ran and continues to run fine... I've had trouble, including a "door ajar" light... simply a bad sensor... so, after two weeks of trying to solve what was thought to be a problem, it was found to be another "mentira" (lie). "Happiness": CR is often cited as being at the top or near the top in the "happiness" survey. Why? I have no idea... road rage, aggressive driving, B & Es, violent and petty crime, suicide, alcoholism, abuse, poverty, etc. all exist her in high levels... maybe it is the cheap "guaro" or pot that helps in the polls... |
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News Items of the Weeknews
Comments There is virtually nothing coming out of the government these days -perhaps that is good. Solis is missing in action -actually there is no action anywhere... colon / dollar exchange rate is around the same level for the past several weeks... unions are up set and the government can't figure out what to do so does nothing... |
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FOR RENTAL OR SALES INFORMATION Brian C. Timmons Costa Rica: Canada: Web: https://www.residenciaslosjardines.com |
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