WHY PLAYA GRANDE IS A GREAT COMMUNITY TO INVEST IN

By Uncategorized October 29, 2021
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If you’ve ever spent time in Playa Grande, you already know why this beach and surf community is so alluring. If you haven’t, though, let us share with you why Playa Grande is such a great community to invest in from a non-financial perspective.

AWAY FROM IT ALL, BUT CLOSE ENOUGH

The main entrances to Playa Grande are a curvy mountain pass, a less-than-groomed dirt road, or via a quick water taxi across the estuary from Tamarindo. While all of these ways are easy and not excessively time-consuming, they help keep Playa Grande a bit more secluded from everything on the other side. It is this slight seclusion that makes Playa Grande such a special place to spend some significant time in. Playa Grande is like a little oasis from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding areas like Playa Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Huacas, and Villa Real.

SPACE

The layout of Playa Grande is not necessarily centered around a downtown but instead spread out into different little neighborhoods. For this reason, you will find a lot of space in Playa Grande. There is nothing congested about this community, and there is never any traffic! And, the beach is so long that you can sometimes walk, run, or swim without seeing another soul in either direction.

JUST WHAT YOU NEED AND NOTHING MORE

If you don’t want to leave Playa Grande, there are few reasons why you would ever need to venture out. You will find a grocery store, a small convenience store, an emergency clinic, two surf shops, several restaurants, multiple yoga studios, a coffee shop, and even a tiny school here. Then add in several miles of beach, multiple surf breaks, paved roads for biking, and several places where you can catch live music, and Playa Grande really has it all!

WHOLESOME COMMUNITY

While there are some places nearby Playa Grande that are notorious for late night partying, Playa Grande itself is relatively sleepy once the sun goes down. Occasionally, you will find live music and little parties at places like the RipJack Inn, Oasis Beach Club, and the Wilmart, but for the most part, many tend to seize the daylight hours and wind down in the evenings.

Most socializing takes place in the surf line-up, before and after yoga and fitness classes, at sunset on the beach, and during small gatherings versus at late-night bars and clubs.

A PERFECT BLEND OF BEACH AND FOREST

Playa Grande is most notable for its expansive stretch of sand and sea. However, there is also a beautiful blend of tropical dry forest peppered throughout the sea level and mountainous areas. A captivating wealth of wildlife ranging from howler monkeys and white-face coatis to green parrots and hummingbirds inhabit the forest. There is no shortage of animal entertainment in Playa Grande! You also might get lucky enough to see a sea turtle or two on the beach during the nesting season.

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About the Author
GRE_TEAM-Dave
David J. Corredor

A dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in real estate, hotel, restaurant, and sales businesses. Effective leadership style that inspires trust and confidence in team members and clients. Relationship-based sales approach that yields many repeat clients and referrals. Experience in sales for over 20 years. Well over $100,000,000 in career real estate sales. Proud husband of Annie Corredor and father of Maggie Corredor.

COSTA RICA EXPERIENCE

Grande Real Estate
CO-FOUNDER and CO-OWNER
2016 - Now

After years of experience in the Playa Grande market, Dave and Annie started this small real estate brokerage and consultancy with the intent of using their best skills in sales and capitalizing on the plethora of qualified prospects generated by both RipJack Inn and their plentiful relationships in the area.

  • With Dave acting as lead agent/broker and Annie as GM, Grande Real Estate has grown to a level of over 50 transactions and $15,000,000 per year in sales volume.
  • Dave and GRE have been the exclusive agent for several gated communities/major developments in the area. In this role, Dave is counted on to help guide the decisions about what and when to build for the current market conditions. With this expert guidance, Dave has led multiple projects to their best performance in a variety of market conditions.
  • Grande Real Estate has had the majority of transactions and significant listings in the Playa Grande market during since inception. The vast majority of Dave’s clientele comes from existing relationships, repeat clients, and referrals. Dave’s greatest strength has always been developing and maintaining relationships through a commitment to the highest level of service.

Local Real Estate Investments/Projects
INVESTOR/MANAGING PARTNER
2004 - Now

As opportunities arise, we invest in and develop real estate projects in the local area. We currently own several properties in various stages of development, including the construction of fine custom and spec homes. We intend to emphasize this more as we move forward and do multiple projects per year beginning in 2021. As always, our focus will be on high quality end products and true, long-lasting value for our partners and clients, our most important relationships.

Premier American Escrow, LLC
ESCROW SERVICES FOR COSTA RICA REAL ESTATE
2017 - Now

In response to a clear need for streamlined escrow services in Costa Rica, Dave, Annie and 2 partners opened a Florida LLC to do escrow services for transactions, mostly involving Grande Real Estate. To-date, Premier American Escrow has done over 10 escrows very successfully. Customer satisfaction has been high and we expect the company to expand in the coming year.

RipJack Inn, Playa Grande
CO-FOUNDER and PRESIDENT
2004 - Now

Re-developed an older hotel property in a great location into the largest and most successful business in town. RipJack Inn has become the leading hotel and restaurant/bar in town and generates an average of $1,100,000 per year in sales. RipJack Inn is also the original and most successful yoga studio and retreat location in Playa Grande. Revenue streams also include group events/weddings, catering, tours/activities, and some retail. Also acquired expansion land permitted and executed new construction in the most difficult place to build in Costa Rica. The hotel has grown from 8 to 21 rooms over the last 17 years.

RipJack Inn currently provides solid employment to over 30 Costa Ricans and has employed over 150 people in its history. Dave and Annie have become experts in the navigation of the legal systems, employment, accounting, taxation, and culture of Costa Rica. RipJack Inn is an employer, taxpayer, and corporate entity in good standing in both the United States and Costa Rica.

UNITED STATES EXPERIENCE
Cornish and Carey Commercial, Palo Alto, California
LEASING AGENT
1998 - 2002

  • Primary focus was tenant and landlord representation in lease transactions for the dominant brokerage house in Silicon Valley. Client list included PayPal/Ebay, Advocco, TellMe Networks (acquired by Microsoft), Adecco, PricewaterhouseCoopers. Held State of California Real Estate Salesperson’s License.
  • Won prestigious Rookie of the Year Award in 1999, first full year. Set record for most commissions earned in an agent’s rookie year.
  • Year 2000, reached elite Super Bonus level with over $600,000 in earnings. Set standard for any agent in second year in history of company. Over $20,000,000 in total consideration in transactions for year.
  • Discovered and worked from start to finish on two office-building/redevelopment projects in Mountain View, California as agent and investor. Created two Class A office building in the heart of the Silicon Valley from scratch and saw them through lease-up and sell-out. Project included the first world headquarters for PayPal (then acquired by Ebay) and over $75MM in total consideration to the investment group.

PERSONAL

Married for 18 years and helping my wife Annie raise our daughter Maggie, my #1 focus. Interests include surfing, cycling, reading, personal growth, dogs, and travel. Fully fluent in Spanish, inclusive of speaking, reading, and writing to contract level. Permanent legal resident of Costa Rica.

Additional Leadership Activities

Vice-president, Board of Directors, Association AyA, Playa Grande, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. My primary community service role is to help guide the board in the management of the town’s water system. We focus on sustainable practices to ensure the long-term health of the town’s water supply and system. A crucial role in a place where development and water usage are highly politicized and controversial. Over 10 years on this board to-date.