Nosara, Costa Rica · The Grateful Gringo
Own a Piece of Paradise. From Someone Who Lives It.
Rich doesn’t just sell property in Nosara. He surfs here, plays music here, raised kids here. He knows every road, every deal, and every neighbor.
Nosara · Nicaragua · Real Estate
Own a Piece of Paradise. From Someone Who Lives It.
Rich doesn’t just sell property in Nosara. He surfs here, plays music here, raised kids here. He knows every road, every deal, and every neighbor.
- Nosara Market Pulse
- May 23, 2026 4:59 AM
Avg. List Price
$680K
Year-over-year. Demand outpacing supply since 2020.
Days on Market
38 Days
Good properties move fast. Get in early.
Active Listings
Low
Inventory tighter than ever. Buyer competition is real.
Nicaragua Project
7 acres
Why Rich
Not Just an Agent.
A Neighbor.
“I didn’t come to Nosara to sell you something. I came here to live. The real estate happened because people kept asking.”
Rich Burnam has been in Nosara since 2018. He surfs most mornings, plays music at Coconut Harry’s, coaches kids, runs the Saturday Board Swap, and has watched this town grow from a quiet surf village into one of the most sought-after destinations in the Americas.
When Rich shows you a property, he’s not reading off a listing sheet. He knows which roads flood in the rainy season, which neighborhoods are quiet, which ones are coming up, and which deals are the real deals. He knows the town because he is the town.
Real Estate Inquiries
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A note: Rich gets a lot of messages. All real estate inquiries go through Yessie first — she knows the inventory, the process, and the market as well as Rich does. You're in good hands.
WhatsApp (Photos + Quick Questions)
Via Yessie — Business Line Only
Response Time
Within 24 Hours via Yessie
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From The Field
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Why Nosara. Why Now.
The numbers and the feel. Both matter here.
+12%
Property Value Growth
Year over year. Consistent. Not a bubble — a lifestyle migration that isn’t slowing down.
300+
Surf Days Per Year
Dry season barrels. Wet season power. Nosara delivers waves in every condition.
Pura Vida
Quality of Life
Yoga studios, organic restaurants, surf schools, and a community that chose to be here. No one’s stuck.
LCR
Stable Legal Market
Costa Rica has protected foreign ownership for decades. The legal framework is clear and tested.
The Grateful Gringo Manifesto
The Questions Rich Gets Asked.
The Real Answers.
Gentrification. Expat culture. Community. Rising prices. People have opinions about Nosara. Rich has lived here for eight years — surfing, playing music, coaching kids, building community. Here’s where he actually stands.
"Aren't expats pricing out the locals?"
It's a real tension and Rich won't pretend otherwise. But the answer isn't to leave — it's to invest in the community, not just the property. Rich coaches local kids in surfing and music, buys from local businesses, and advocates for sustainable growth. The Grateful Gringo isn't a label — it's a daily practice.
"Is this just another gringo cash grab?"
Rich came to Nosara in 2018 and never left. He didn't move here to sell real estate — he moved here to live. The real estate came because people kept asking him where to buy. His commission doesn't change his morning surf or his set list at Coconut Harry's.
"Can a foreigner actually own land legally?"
Yes. Costa Rica has one of the most stable and clearly defined foreign ownership systems in Latin America. Titled property, clear registries, and decades of precedent. Rich works with trusted local attorneys on every transaction. No surprises.
"Is Nosara getting too crowded?"
Guiones is busier than it was. That's true. But Nosara's protected coastline, lack of large hotels, and community zoning rules mean it grows slowly — by design. Rich believes in that model and buys property accordingly. No high-rises. No cruise ships.
"I am not here to take from this place. I am here because this place changed my life — and I intend to give that back. The surf, the music, the community — it's all connected. The real estate just keeps me on the water."
— Rich Burnam · Nosara, Costa Rica · The Grateful Gringo
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Nicaragua · Beach Access
The Nicaragua Project
Seven acres of raw Pacific coastline in Nicaragua — with direct beach access, stunning surf, and pre-development pricing that doesn’t come around twice. This is the kind of investment opportunity Rich sees once a decade. He’s in. Are you?
Land
7 Acres
Beach Access
Direct
Status
Pre-Market
Surf
World-Class
From the Blog
Real Estate Reads
What Rich is thinking about — markets, lifestyle, the questions people are really asking.
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