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Panama Leads the Way: Panama Announces Preservation of 54% of Its Oceans – Our Ocean Conference in Panama Generates $20 Billion in Pledges to Protect Oceans
Panama ocean conference draws $20 billion, marine biodiversity commitments by Mongabay News & Inspiration for Nature’s Frontline The eighth annual Our Ocean Conference was held in Panama this year making it the first Latin American country to host the conference. The conference generated pledges of nearly $20 billion to protect the world’s oceans, with 341 Read More
“Fantastic Service and Help” “Very Professional” “Such a Happy Experience” – Amy Buehler and Jerry Hombel
“Monica, we wanted to thank you for the fantastic service and help we received from you and Chyrlyn! You guys are amazing! You both went above and beyond helping us find our forever home. Your service was very professional, and even though we walked in without an appointment, you made us feel welcome and Read More
New York Times Announces the 52 Places to Go Worldwide in 2023 and Boquete Made the List!
52 Places to Go in 2023 By The New York Times Jan. 12, 2023 Boquete, Panama has been named as one of the 52 Places to Visit in 2023 by The New York Times and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Among the deserts of Africa and the koala-laden trees of Australia, Boquete is a true hidden Read More
John & Jane Derry – “Truly a Trustworthy Team” “Always Friendly and Kind” “Highly Recommend Casa Solution”
“My wife and I highly recommend Casa Solution Real Estate Agency. They were comprehensive and thorough in their services from initial inquiry right through to the hand-off of keys upon closing. Our Casa Solution associate, Ryan Braasch, was very knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and always friendly and kind. When we were ready to make an Read More
Celeste Mendelsohn – “Very Responsive and Always on Top of Things” “Very Knowledgeable” “They Respond Quickly”
“What I like the most about working with Casa Solution was having Lizzie being very responsive and always on top of things. They helped me the most during the transaction by answering questions and following up on concerns. I think the Casa Solution Staff was very helpful. They respond quickly, are very knowledgeable and if Read More
Greg Foskey & Amelia Eilers – “Wonderful Service” “Will Continue to Recommend Them in the Future”
“We would like to take a minute and thank the staff at Casa Solution for their wonderful service. While there were many individuals who reached out to us and offered their assistance, two individuals, Mr. Nick Lucas and Ms. Monica Stockli were our primary contacts and always available at a moment’s notice. Both would respond Read More
New York Times Announces Casa Solution’s Valle Escondido Listing 1 of Only 15 in the Entire World! – NTY’s “Favorite International Home Listings 2022”!
Our Favorite International Home Listings of 2022 By The New York Times Dec. 7, 2022 Excerpts: This six-bedroom Tuscan-style mansion is secluded between two hillsides in the exclusive estate section of Valle Escondido, a high-end community, resort and club close to downtown Boquete, the mountain town nestled in the Chiriquí Highlands of western Panama. The 11,850-square-foot house, built Read More
Jay French – “Above And Beyond My Expectations” “Definitely Use Casa Solution Again” “Very, Very Happy With The Results”
“What I liked the most about Casa Solution was working with the staff, agents come and go, it was the staff that kept me updated and informed about any new happenings with my finca sale. I thought the staff went above and beyond my expectations while helping move my finca sale along. Another thing that Read More
Morne Botha – “Friendly and Honest Service” “The Sale Went Effortlessly” “We are Truly Grateful and Blessed” “Made the Whole Transaction Smooth”
“We are very excited for the property and being able to be in our own “Alice in wonderland”. We would like to thank everyone from Casa Solution that assisted us and made sure that the sale went effortlessly. We appreciate the friendly and honest service that your team provides as well as all the assistance Read More
Art & Jess Lambert’s Review of Casa Solution – “We Are Happy We Chose Casa” “They Were Extremely Helpful” “Casa Was There For Us”
“The whole experience was as painless as possible. We were a little apprehensive about purchasing a home in another country but from start to finish, Casa was there for us. They provided information, advice and guidance. The people at Casa explained the process and answered all of our questions patiently and with a great amount Read More
Ian & Jahda Walls’ Review of Casa Solution – “More Professional Than That of Other Agencies” “Very Pleased With The Service Provided” “Would Not Hesitate to Recommend Casa Solution”
“We appreciate the hard work and dedication Casa Solution applied to the sale of our house. In particular, we were very satisfied with the speed with which the sale was processed. It is clear that Casa Solution collaborated effectively with other agents and the online advertising was considerably more professional than that of other agencies. Read More
Kelly and Ray Laurel’s Review of Casa Solution – “Ultra Responsive Customer Service” “We Highly Recommend Them Without Hesitation.”
“The entire Casa Solution team is a wonderful and trusted partner to assist you in your home buying experience. They provide excellent market insights and ultra responsive customer service. We are so happy to have worked with them in buying our retirement dream home; they guided us and kept us well informed throughout Read More
Review of Casa Solution by Jane Vasarhelyi – “Totally Confident in Recommending Them 100%” “5 Stars for a Great Group of People and a Very, Very Good Experience”
“Casa Solution sold my house this year and I could not have been more pleased with the teamwork, individual effort and support exhibited by Margie Brooke and her entire group. It was not an easy path we had to navigate – there were rocks aplenty but the Casa folks kept coming up with viable Read More
Reseña de Leonardo Martinez de Casa Solution – “La Transacción Fue 100% Efectiva” “Excelente y Profesional”
“Lo que más me gustó de Casa Solution fue la honestidad y responsabilidad. La transacción fue 100% efectiva y en el momento oportuno. El personal de Casa Solution fue excelente y muy profesional. Entre las fortalezas de Casa Solution están la transparencia, rapidez, honestidad, seguridad jurídica, y muy buena comunicación. Estoy feliz de haber Read More
Patrick Hinfey Review of Casa Solution – “I Have Had A Very Good Experience”
“I am happy that we were able to work things out and sell my condo. I appreciate all the help you and Casa Solution were able to provide. I have had a very good experience with you and your team” – Patrick Hinfey Thank you, Patrick! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Read More
Karen and Fred Fleet’s Review of Casa Solution – “A Very Good Experience” “Smooth and Seamless” “Would We Work With Casa Solution Again? A Definite YES”
“Working with Eric Durocher, our realtor from Casa Solution, and Gabriella Rodriguez, our “personal concierge”, was a very good experience. We found Eric to be a fountain of information and helpful in getting answers to our questions during the preparation-for-sale process. He represented both us (the sellers) and the buyers. I believe he did so Read More
Review of Casa Solution by Joseph & Kathy Ortner – “You Guys Were Great To Work With”
“You guys were great to work with. No problems.” – Mrs. Kathy and Mr. Joseph Ortner Thank you, Kathy and Joseph! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Solution? 128 reviews or more of Casa Solution from your neighbors and friends, please visit here.
Larry Camejo’s Review of Casa Solution – “A Client Experience Well Beyond Anything I Experienced” “I’ve worked with many Real Estate teams across the Americas. The Casa Solution Team has provided the best client experience of them all.”
“I enjoyed the personalized, concierge service of Casa Solution the most. The team personally guided me though each step of the process, from viewing properties, to making the right offer, and even coordinated all legal arrangements and post-close support. I have to make special mention of Lauretta Bonfiglio and Monica Stockli who provided a Read More
Review of Casa Solution by Carl Pierce – “Bought Property in Several Countries… By Far the Smoothest Transaction! Great Job Casa Solution!!!”
“I now have bought property in several countries and this is by far the smoothest transaction! Great job, Casa Solution!!!” – Carl Pierce Thank you, Carl! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Solution? 126 reviews or more of Casa Solution from your neighbors and friends, please visit here.
Reseña de Casa Solution por Manuel Baez – “Casa Solution Fue Muy Profesional En Todo Lo Que Hicieron” “Los Recomiendo Como Lo Mejor En Boquete”
“Desde el primer momento el personal de Casa Solution fue muy profesional en todo lo que hicieron. Me contactaron cuando era necesario en diferentes momentos durante la pre y post venta. El proceso de la venta fue una gran experiencia para mi y definitivamente los recomiendo como lo mejor en Boquete.” – Manuel Baez Translation: Read More
Gary and Denise Phillips’ Review of Casa Solution – “We Would Not Hesitate to Recommend Casa Solution” “The Entire Staff is Very Helpful, Knowledgeable, Friendly, and Professional”
“Thank you all of the Casa Solution staff for selling our home in Cerro Verde! Without question, if you have a property to sell, or are looking to make a confident real estate purchase, we would not hesitate to recommend Casa Solution for all of your real estate “solutions.” We felt very comfortable with our Read More
Dean E. Bausman’s Review of Casa Solution – “We Highly Suggest Casa Solution” “It Was a Quick and Easy Process” “Go to Casa Solution First”
“Casa Solution in Boquete, Panama is Great! We worked with Sony Gonzales. He was very informative and helped my wife and I secure our first home in Panama. It was a quick and easy process. Sony found a few homes to view and we found the perfect home right away. We highly suggest Casa Solution Read More
New York Times Features Casa Solution for the 4th Time – House Hunting in Panama, July 2022
“House Hunting in Panama: A Tuscan-Style Villa in the Hills of Boquete” The popular mountain town on the Caldera River is enticing a wider group of buyers, with remote workers joining retirees in a heated market. July 13, 2022, by Marcelle Sussman Fischler Casa Solution was once again interviewed by the New York Times regarding Read More
Mr. AH’s Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution Provided a Very Effective, Efficient and Professional Service”
“Casa Solution provided a very effective, efficient and professional service that resulted in achieving a sales transaction that exceeded my expectations. The communication, teamwork and expertise made the whole process very straight forward.” – Mr. AH of North Carolina, USA Thank You, AH! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Solution? 121 reviews Read More
Reseña de Norka Tocuyo de Casa Solution – “Recomendaría a Casa Solution por la Invalorable Atención” “I Would Recommend Casa Solution for the Invaluable Attention”
“Estoy muy agradecida por todo el apoyo brindado en la negociación, desde el primer momento que nos pusimos en contacto. Casa Solution mostró muy buena atención para mostrar la propiedad. Me representaron ante el vendedor y protegieron mis derechos ante la negociación. Una gran ayuda de parte de Casa Solution fue guiarme y acompañarme al Read More
David Murphy’s Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution Provided Excellent Service and Complete Support”
“I was very happy with Casa Solution services in selling my house in Boquete Canyon Village. I listed my house at a good price at the suggestion of Casa Solution in the spring of 2022. Before the photographer’s new pictures were posted online, I had an offer which turned into the sale. As an expatriate Read More
Phil Zelinger’s Review of Casa Solution – “I Could Not Imagine a Move to Panama or The Purchase or Sale of a Home without Casa Solution”
“Moving to our new home in Boquete, Panama with the support of Casa Solution’s entire team could not have been easier! Their personal and professional advice extended beyond our Real Estate transaction to make us feel at home before, during and even now after our move. I could not imagine a move to Panama, or Read More
Now Announcing – Boquete Developments Tour from Above
Curious about residential developments in Boquete, Panama? Get oriented to many of Boquete’s key residential developments. Check out their surroundings from a different perspective. Visit the new Boquete developments tour now! With this cutting-edge drone tour technology, we aim to bring you closer to your desired properties in an immersive experience. Please contact Casa Solution Read More
Ronald Wallie’s Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution did an Excellent Job”
“Casa Solution did an excellent job selling our house in Boquete. I was in the United States the whole time the work was done by Casa Solution to find a buyer and complete the sale. Miss Gabriella Rodriquez, coordinated all the work between the buyer, the buyer’s attorney, my attorney, and me. She kept me Read More
Mick & Lucy Lawrence’s Review of Casa Solution – “Courteous, Friendly, Very Patient and Accomodating”
“What we liked most about working with Casa Solution was the courteous and friendly staff who spoke very good English as our Spanish is non-existent. They showed a range of properties in the area and were keen to ensure that it fitted our plans. Every member of Casa Solution we met in the office Read More
Tom & Anita Stevens’ Review of Casa Solution – “A Pleasure to Work With … We Highly Recommend Them.”
“Before listing with Gabriella and the team at Casa Solution, we had been unsuccessful with another agent and never even received an offer. Within a short time of listing with Casa Solutions, we had a great offer, and were able to successfully complete the sale. Throughout the process, Casa Solution was ready to assist in Read More
Review of Casa Solution by Rafael Pizarro – “What a Great Experience!!!” “I Highly Recommend Casa Solution!!!!”
“We are very pleased with the service provided by Casa Solution. The whole staff has been very attentive to our concerns. What a great experience!!! I highly recommend Casa Solution!!!!” – Rafael Pizarro Thank You, Rafael! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Solution? 113 reviews or more of Casa Solution from your Read More
Victoria Michelle Wildhaber’s Review of Casa Solution – “They are Top Notch!!” “Their Service is Impeccable”
“I have to give another shout out to Casa Solution!! They really have gone above and beyond with all the craziness of getting our name changed on Naturgy and Riego de Caldera. I can’t praise Lizzie Palma enough! They were incredible during the complicated process of buying our house, and have continued to help us Read More
Martha Schipper’s Review of Casa Solution – “Working with the team at CASA SOLUTION for me was all positive”
“Working with the team at CASA SOLUTION for me was all positive! They negotiate the Panamanian laws with ease and handled all issues with no problem. My calls to them we’re quickly answered or returned. I look forward to the next transaction working with CASA SOLUTION.” – Martha Schipper Thank You, Martha! We are deeply Read More
Reseña de Casa Solution Por Adriana Frias – “”Altamente Recomendado… con Total Confianza y Seguridad” “Highly Recommend … with Total Confidence and Security”
“Fue una muy buena experiencia trabajar con Casa Solution, una vez más. Lo que más me ha gustado es que nos sentimos apoyados durante todo el tiempo que duró la venta de nuestra propiedad. Para ser más específica, la ayuda de Casa Solution es básicamente la constante comunicación recibida de todos los detalles que involucran Read More
Charles Mix’s Review of Casa Solution – “The Process of Purchasing a Property was Made Seamless….”
“It was a pleasure working with the Casa Solution staff in the purchase of my Boquete property, starting with the informative and knowledgeable agent, the efficient brokers, and friendly administrative staff. The process of purchasing a property was made seamless, with much helpful advice, even with issues out of the normal realm of a real Read More
Dale Steinke’s Review of Casa Solution – “So Impressed” “Amazed at the Professionalism and the Willingness to Help us” “Highly Recommend”
“Thank you for all your help, we are happy to be owners of a piece of Panama. The staff at Casa Solution made our land purchase a very satisfying experience. Casa Solution staff was very helpful in helping us find the place we were looking for, paying attention to what we wanted (not like some Read More
Mai Cali’s Review of Casa Solution – “A Pleasure Working with Casa Solution”
“It has been a pleasure working with Casa Solution. Their efficiency and professionalism is greatly appreciated.” – Mai Cali Thank You, Mai! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Solution? 107 reviews or more of Casa Solution from your neighbors and friends, please visit here.
Phoebe Miller’s Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution Did an Excellent Job”
“Casa Solution did an excellent job of marketing my property. The staff kept me well informed and tended to all of the necessary details.” –Phoebe Miller Thank You, Phoebe Miller! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Solution? 106 reviews or more of Casa Solution from your neighbors and friends, please visit here.
Robert Loffredo’s Review of Casa Solution – “Their Efficiency and Professionalism were Impressive” “Proactive and Responsive”
“Our experience with Casa Solution was very satisfying. Casa Solution has a very good knowledge of the market, and their efficiency and professionalism were impressive. The team was very proactive and responsive, from the first phone call all the way through the closing. We would highly recommend Casa Solution. ” – Robert Loffredo Thank You, Read More
Janet Flood and Bob Tomascik’s Review of Casa Solution – “Recommend Casa Solution and their Professional Staff to anyone looking for a smooth transition”
“We have bought two properties through Casa Solution. They helped us both times to have things completed in a timely manner. They all are very helpful in answering any questions we had and always answer any written correspondence almost immediately. We have a had great rapport and client interaction with Margie Brooke. Lauretta Bonfiglio is Read More
Review of Casa Solution from Sharon & Kurt Theisen – “Highly recommend Casa Solution for all real estate needs”
“We would highly recommend Casa Solution for all real estate needs. They are very knowledgeable and prompt at responding to any questions that we have. They take the lead and help with lawyers, banking questions etc. We have used them for purchasing a house and also a property. We will use them in the Read More
Bob & Marie’s Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution made what could have been a tedious, hair-raising ordeal, quite frankly … Pleasant”
“Casa Solution made what could have been a tedious, hair-raising ordeal, quite frankly…pleasant. The “gift” early on was the encouragement to value the listing a full 100k above our perceived minimum. The typically awkward position of representing buyer and seller was played like a … beautiful Texas country song!! Many continued successes to you all” Read More
New Exclusive Virtual Tour for One of our Most Exclusive Listings in Boquete.
This unique and elegant home is perched atop the tallest hilltop in Valle Escondido’s (Hidden Valley’s) exclusive Estate Homes section, above the 8th green of the Quebrada Grande Golf Course. Designed by Boquete’s premiere architect for a comfortable, flexible lifestyle in maximum privacy. The home consists of ground and two upper floors, both with wraparound terraces Read More
Karl H. Mayer’s Review of Casa Solution – “Very Competent and Honest.” “We can absolutely recommend Casa Solution.”
“Both the brokers and the administrative staff of Casa Solution helped us from the beginning with an above-average responsiveness and friendliness. The advice of the brokers was always very competent and honest. The properties offered by Casa Solution are handpicked and are priced in line with the market, not overpriced. We can absolutely recommend Casa Read More
Exclusive Virtual Tour For This Spectacular Home with Incredible Views & Private Location in Lucero Golf Community.
This stunning virtually new single story house is spectacular inside and out. Built only three years ago. Located in a quiet, peaceful and dazzling site, this Lucero home for sale sits amongst mountains and nature, in an private 18-hole golf course community. When you arrive at this property you will find a wonderful garden perfectly Read More
Another Exclusive Virtual Tour! Ultra Luxurious House For Sale in Panamonte Estates in Boquete, Panama
If you’re seeking a luxurious lifestyle in a premier Boquete, Panama community, this exquisite home is a great choice. This mountain estate is a gem, with the added bonus of being located in the prestigious neighborhood of Panamonte Estates, the exclusive, small residential community in downtown Boquete, Panama. Every part of the home has been Read More
Exclusive Virtual Tour Now Available! Palatial Residence in the Most Private Location of Valle Escondido’s Estate Section
About This Property In Boquete, Panama is Valle Escondido, the world famous residential development credited with starting the wave of expats coming to Panama. It is a beautiful community, walking distance to downtown Boquete and complete with lots of wonderful amenities such as a spa, golf course, tennis, bar, hotel, restaurants and more. It is Read More
More Virtual Real Estate Tours From Casa Solution!
In Casa Solution, we continue to update our business practices in ways that support our users’ experience. Because of this, Casa Solution has made a significant investment to bring you Virtual Tours for selected exclusive properties. With this cutting-edge virtual tour technology, we aim to bring you closer to your desired properties in an Read More
Rose Marie Davidson’s Review of Casa Solution -“The Staff is Amazing!” “We are happy we decided to work with Casa Solution as they took care of EVERYTHING”
Our 100th Review! Thank you Rose Marie! “The Casa Solution staff is amazing! Kind, courteous, professional, extremely knowledgeable and competent, and it was such a pleasure to work with them. One of Casa Solution’s strengths was the ability to smoothly navigate the complexity of our specific transaction and keep everything moving flawlessly forward. They helped Read More
Ralph Dumke’s Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution Made It Very Easy to Sell” “Handled Everything for Me”
“My thoughts are that from the start Casa Solution handled everything for me and made it very easy to sell during the pandemic when travel is so difficult. Thank the whole Team there for getting these lots sold.” Translation: “Desde el principio Casa Solution manejó todo por mí y facilitó la venta durante la pandemia Read More
Review of Casa Solution from Gillian Lythgoe – “Totally Professional” “A Pleasure Working with Casa Solution”
“It was a pleasure working with Casa Solution. They were totally professional from the showing of the house to completion and always happy to answer any questions that I had. They were able to find the right person for the house and obtain a good price. I would not hesitate to use them again in Read More
Testimonio de Eduardo Camarena Sobre Casa Solution – “Gente Que Inspire Confianza, Dinamismo y Profesionalismo” (People Who Inspire Confidence, Dynamism and Professionalism)
“La verdad es bastante difícil resumir en palabras sencillas que ha sido lo que más nos ha gustado de trabajar con Casa Solutions, sin embargo, pudiera resumirlo en tres palabras, compromiso, dedicación y profesionalismo; me demostraron ser una firma muy responsable con la transaccion llevada a cabo con nuestro cliente, y la verdad eso no Read More
Introducing Virtual Real Estate Tours From Casa Solution!
In Casa Solution, we continue to update our business practices in ways that support our users’ experience. Because of this, Casa Solution has made a significant investment to bring you Virtual Tours for selected exclusive properties. With this cutting-edge virtual tour technology, we aim to bring you closer to your desired properties in an Read More
Review of Casa Solution from JC in Valle Escondido – “Fantastic” “Highly Recommend”
“Attention to detail by the team was fantastic and they were always ready and willing to help with questions and concerns. Highly recommend.” – JC in Valle Escondido Thank You JC! We are deeply grateful for you. Thinking about Casa Solution? 95 reviews or more of Casa Solution from your neighbors and friends, please visit Read More
Sandi Parkinson’s Review of Casa Solution – “Always Willing to Go the Extra Mile” “Were There for Me”
“I recently sold my house through Casa solution as well as buying my new home through them. I’ve known the people at Casa Solution for 11 years because we bought our house lot through them. Their entire staff, both office staff and sales agents, are knowledgeable, personable and always willing to go the extra mile Read More
Janet Flood & Bob Tomascik’s Review of Casa Solution – “Excellence” “Professional” “Great Service” “Recommend Highly”
“We recently purchased a Condo through Casa Solution. I am very pleased with how the whole transaction from beginning to end was handled in such a professional and timely manner. As a former Realtor myself I recognize great service and this buy was definitely in the category of excellence. Margie Brooke and Lauretta Bonfiglio were Read More
Review of Casa Solution by Jane Keener-Quiat & Andrew Quiat – “Casa Solution is an Awesome Company. … Very Professional … Particularly Qualified & Experienced. Recommend without Reservation.”
“Casa Solution is an awesome company. From our effort to look at properties in Boquete through the purchase and closing of our new house, Casa Solution was there with their administrative and technical expertise to shepherd us through the process. We had not purchased a property in another country before, and we knew from our Read More
John & Elizabeth Perrys’ Review of Casa Solution – “Much gratitude to the Casa Solution team for helping us navigate through … Never once did CS let us down.”
“We have many thanks and much gratitude to the Casa Solution team for helping us navigate through, what for us, was a first in purchasing property outside of the U.S. and a difficult transaction. Not being familiar with the knowledge of purchasing a property outside of the U.S. and the laws that apply, Casa Solution Read More
Dr. Sharon & Terence Biggs’ Feedback for Casa Solution – “Patient, Understanding, Kind, Knowledgeable, and Professional”
“To the Leadership at Casa Solution, As a leadership trainer I am constantly reminding leaders-in-training that leadership is not only about communicating, but it is primarily about connecting. As entrepreneurs, when we meet a new prospect, it is imperative for us to establish rapport (empathy, understanding, harmony, sympathy, bond, etc.) with them in order to Read More
The Importance of Staging Your Home
The Importance of Staging Your Home Margie Brooke & Vivienne DeMare, MV Enterprises It’s no secret that first impressions make a big difference in real estate. Staging creates a more neutral environment that showcases the true potential of the house, making it easier for buyers to envision themselves living there without a complete makeover. Sellers Read More
Review of Casa Solution from A.C. & R.C. – “I believe no other agency could have navigated the potential pitfalls of our sale as well as CS did.”
“Our sale and closing were probably a little more difficult than normal and Casa Solution did a great job of leading us over the various hurdles. I believe no other agency could have navigated the potential pitfalls of our sale as well as CS did. The knowledge of the market and the quality of the Read More
James Orr & David Bottisti’s Review of Casa Solution – “What a Great Experience” “Five out of Five Stars”
“I just want to say what a great experience I have had working with Sony at Casa Solution. He sat down with us and was able to figure out some good properties to look at, based on our requests. He took the time to drive us around to different homes and answered all our questions Read More
A Review of Casa Solution from Tiana Murray and Brandon Dottin – “We are so grateful to have property in Panama, and we couldn’t have done it without Casa Solution!”
“Casa Solution made us feel comfortable buying property, which we have never done before. Even more, they made us feel comfortable buying property in another country, without us having to be there! We appreciate how easy they made the process for us, even during a challenging year with COVID. The staff was always available to Read More
Joel & Virginia Burkholder’s Review of Casa Solution – “We definitely recommend Casa Solution” “No one needs to go anywhere else.”
“It was such a pleasure working with you and your entire staff. Any problem which arose was quickly resolved. The Casa Solution staff helped us not only with the real estate transaction, but also with minor unrelated issues which occurred. We definitely recommend Casa Solution to anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent. With your Read More
Review of Casa Solution from Sandy Vanderwerff – “At All Times Professional” ” Very Supportive to Me Through the Process”
“Casa Solution was very supportive to me through the process of a sale of a lot that I owned in Barqueta Nice. They were at all times professional, following up and providing me with the paperwork and information that I needed to be able to successfully close this transaction.” — Sandy Vanderwerff Thank You, Sandy! Read More
Scott S.’s review of Casa Solution – “Very Easy to Work With” “Go the Extra Mile”
“The Casa Solution Team was very easy to work with and I particularly appreciated Margie Brooke’s helpful attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to help me find the property that would work best for my unique situation.” — Scott S. Thank You, Scott! We are deeply grateful for you and committed to serving you. Read More
Sonia Jones’ Review of Casa Solution – “Thank you Casa Solution for selling my property”
“I would like to say that Janeth at Casa Solution did a really good job for me. Kind, efficient, knowledgeable and quite frankly nothing was too much trouble for her. All the staff were good but Janeth gets the 10 out of 10 from me. Thank you Casa Solution for selling my property for me.” Read More
Wow Video from Copa Airlines Shows Panama’s Rich Culture & Destinations
Copa Airlines, Panama’s, and Central America’s biggest airline did an excellent job displaying the beautiful richness of Panama, this nation’s vibrant cultures, exotic destinations, and energetic people. Check it out! From Copa Airlines: “At #CopaAirlines, we are very proud and honored to present to the world, together with #VisitPanama, our new onboard safety video, inspired Read More
Reseña de Dámaso Godoy – Review of Casa Solution – “Muy Buena Gente, Profesional y Seria …. Siempre Atenta … Ayudan a Encontrar Soluciones”
“El personal de Casa Solution nunca perdió interés en el trámite, siempre se mantuvieron atentos, dando pronta respuesta a todos los requerimientos y ayudaron a encontrar soluciones que nos permitieron cerrar el negocio. Los recomendaría plenamente y de seguro volvería a trabajar con ellos” “¿Qué es lo que más le ha gustado de trabajar con Read More
Matthew Johnson’s and Camella Ihrig’s Review of Casa Solution – “We had a Great Experience working with Casa Solution.” “Highly Recommended.”
The sale went smoothly and we would definitely recommend Casa Solution to anyone who wants to buy property in Panama.
Happy Holidays from Casa Solution! – Feliz Navidad, Felices Fiestas, y Próspero Año Nuevo!
From the Casa Solution Team we’d like to wish each and every one of you Happy Holidays! We are so grateful for each and every one of you!
Reseña del Ing. Christian Giron – Review of Casa Solution – “Se generó mucha confianza por la excelente transparencia de todo el proceso”
“Mi experiencia con Casa Solution. Durante todo el proceso de venta, asesoría, compra y tramitología fue profesional, esmerada y sobre todo se generó mucha confianza por la excelente transparencia de todo el proceso. Sin duda recomendaría los servicios de Casa Solution.” – Ing. Christian Giron Translation “My experience with Casa Solution. During the entire process Read More
Vivianne Lachaud’s Review of Casa Solution – “I always recommend Casa Solution to my friends with no doubt” “What can I say? They are the best in Boquete!”
“I have been working with Casa Solution for more than 13 years now, and I like everything about them. The staff is very friendly, they help you – all of their staff. What can I say? They are the best in Boquete! I always recommend Casa Solution to my friends with no doubt.” — Vivianne Read More
Jackie Lerner’s Review of Casa Solution – “Their desire to make us comfortable was evident, and much appreciated” “Everything was professional and very clear”
“It was a pleasure working with Casa Solution. Before we came to Panama we were told to be careful about realtors who would try to take advantage of us. Perhaps there is some truth to this but Casa Solution proved us wrong. Everything was professional and very clear. They were helpful but not ‘pushy’. When Read More
Carlos & Adriana Frias’ Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution staff worked very well as a team in order to obtain successful results” “We could not have had better counsel.”
“What we liked the most about working with Casa Solution was that all our uncertainties and questions were resolved in a timely manner. Since the transaction was, from the start, conducted via “remote control” (due to the COVID-19) the staff was very efficient in complying with all the requirements. Casa Solution staff worked very well Read More
Reseña de Alfredo Tovar – Review of Casa Solution – “We recommend Casa Solution for its high professionalism and reliability”
“Lo que más me gusto de trabajar con Casa Solution fue su profesionalismo y la confiabilidad de las personas. Fueron un soporte indispensable en todo momento de la transacción. E n Casa Solution son muy profesionales, bien preparados, y con conocimiento en su área. Están concentrados en su negocio y son efectivos en sus acometidas. Read More
Sharon and Kurt Theisen’s Review of Casa Solution – “They all went above and beyond our expectations” “Total Faith in Casa Solution”
“To anyone considering Casa Solution, we cannot say enough about ALL of the staff. Right from the front office workers, to the representatives that showed us around Boquete, to the owner who did an outstanding job representing us in negotiations. They all went above and beyond our expectations with their assistance at every turn. We Read More
New York Times Features Casa Solution for the 3rd Time – House Hunting in Panama, November 2020
“House Hunting in Panama: Tucked Into the Mountains for $580,000” In western Panama, the popular town of Boquete is fending off a pandemic slowdown by luring city-dwellers and retirees with its remote beauty and pleasant climate. November 4, 2020, by Marcelle Sussman Fischler Casa Solution was once again interviewed by the Read More
Alexander B. Karasik’s Review of Casa Solution – “I am so thankful I was able to work with Casa Solution to facilitate the purchase of my new home in Boquete”
“I am so thankful I was able to work with Casa Solution to facilitate the purchase of my new home in Boquete. My transactional relationship with them was positive throughout the entire process. Navigating the intricacies of purchasing a home from the United States during a worldwide pandemic in a country for which I had Read More
Kelly Laurel’s Review of Casa Solution – “The whole Casa Solution Team is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and responsive.” “Despite the pandemic, we continued to received fantastic support and assistance.”
“The whole Casa Solution Team is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. They couldn’t have made buying property in Panama any easier even though we are still in the US. Despite the pandemic, we continued to received fantastic support and assistance. Our agent, Lauretta, went above and beyond to make sure we found the right property Read More
Bob and Joyce Hopkin’s Review of Casa Solution – “We would certainly recommend their services” “Pleasant and Professional”
“We recently purchased a home in Boquete through Casa Solutions and this was the culmination of our contact with them over some 4 years while our house in South Africa was waiting for a buyer. Once we had decided to move here, our experiences with Casa Solutions had always been pleasant and professional. They always Read More
Reseña de Raffaella Cuestas – Review of Casa Solution – “Servicio Preciso” – “Precise Service”
“Lo que más me gusto de trabajar con Casa Solution fue su servicio preciso. Una de las fortalezas de Casa Solution fue el seguimiento puntual con todas las partes a lo largo del proceso de venta. Casa Solution nos acompañó de manera eficaz en esta transacción. Su servicio fue preciso, puntual y sus colaboradores muy Read More
Thank You Boquete!!! Casa Solution is the Best of Boquete Winner for Third Year in a Row! – Muchas Gracias Boquete – Lo Mejor de Boquete a Mejor Compañía de Bienes Raíces
Thank you Boquete!!! Casa Solution is very grateful to be the recipient of the Best of Boquete award for Best Real Estate Company 2019. This is the third year in a row Casa Solution has won the award and is the sole recipient since the award was first offered. Thank you Boquete, Panama! You are Read More
Roxanna Windey and Sylvain Partisotti’s Review of Casa Solution – “Casa Solution es una empresa digna de admirar; su compromiso, paciencia, recomendaciones y acompañamiento valen oro!”
Casa Solution es una empresa digna de admirar; su compromiso, paciencia, recomendaciones y acompañamiento valen oro! En este caso siendo la compradora, me atendieron como nunca una agencia de bienes raíces me había atendido. El día que decida vender una casa quiero que ellos sean mis agentes porque de vedad se merecen la comisión! En Read More
Casa Solution remains OPEN! and Available to Answer Your Questions, List Your Property for Sale and Take Offers for Purchase
Casa Solution remains OPEN! September 2, 2020 update: The physical office is being prepared to receive clients and will be open soon during the month of September. However, all staff are currently working full time and available by phone. We are available to answer your questions, list your property for sale, arrange property showings and Read More
John and Candeh Powell’s Review of Casa Solution – “Having Casa Solution and their Amazing Team with us during the entire process made all of the difference”
“We can not thank Casa Solution and their amazing team enough for helping us to realize our dream of moving to Boquete, Panama and purchasing our beautiful home. From the first day we walked into the office, which we found easily as it is located on the main street of Boquete, we knew we had Read More
Wilsa and Louis De Armas’ Review of Casa Solution – “Definitely a five star realty team! ,… Would highly recommend contacting “Casa Solution”!”
“If you or anyone you know would like to purchase a home or sell a home in Panama, I would highly recommend contacting “Casa Solution”! We purchased a home in Boquete, Panama 6 years ago and Casa Solution made it easy for us, even though we live in the United States. The transactions were smooth Read More
Robert Ryan and John Quintana’s Review of Casa Solution – “Professional and personable first rate service” “We would highly recommend them”
“Professional and personable first rate service throughout the transaction. The team at Casa Solution was a pleasure to work with and patiently answered all of our questions and guided us through the unfamiliar process of buying a home in Panama. We would highly recommend them for your real estate needs.” — Robert Ryan and John Read More
MLS Multiple Listing Service – Available From Casa Solution Since 2017
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE (MLS) AVAILABLE FROM CASA SOLUTION SINCE 2017 FREE – NO CHARGE TO CASA SOLUTION CLIENTS Casa Solution is now offering promotion on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) including the United States, Canada and other international MLS associated websites at no charge. Please contact Casa Solution at 720-1331 or email [email protected] today to Read More
Gina Goh’s Review of Casa Solution – “I am very pleased and fortunate that Casa Solution sold my house for me and was a great team that carried out and completed the sale in 30 days! Record breaking?”
“I am very pleased and fortunate that Casa Solution sold my house for me and was a great team that carried out and completed the sale in 30 days! Record breaking? Every step of the process – the staff was attentive to details and any problems were resolved very quickly. I especially give 10+ stars Read More
Marne & Debbie’s Review of Casa Solution – “Completely trustworthy…Cheerfully went out of their way to make things work for us.”
“Debbie and I worked with Casa Solution on our recent purchase. They were totally above-board and completely trustworthy. Associated realtor Lauretta Bonfiglio was a pure star in taking our needs and desires and matching them to available properties. Project-coordinator Janeth Gómez-Suárez was amazingly organized and exceptionally helpful during the sales process. They and everyone we Read More
Cece & Greg’s Review of Casa Solution… “The entire Casa Solution staff are no less than REMARKABLE!”
“The entire Casa Solution staff are no less than REMARKABLE! I can not express enough how wonderful the entire staff was to work with in every aspect of purchasing a home. What we liked most about working with Casa Solution was everyone’s friendliness and patience in helping us find “our” perfect home. The staff was Read More
Reseña de Casa Solution por Annye Stregapede – “Un trato serio y muy profesional. Por lo que recomendamos ampliamente sus servicios”
“Mi nombre es Annye Stregapede, acabamos de vender nuestra propiedad en Boquete, Panama, a través de Casa Solution, nos sentimos muy agradecidos y satisfechos con la empresa y su personal, por el apoyo brindado para realizar con éxito está transacción, a pesar de que no nos encontrábamos en Panamá siempre estuvieron pendientes de que el Read More
Bonnie Williams – Review of Casa Solution – “I Highly Recommend Casa Solution” “Integrity Was Demonstrated” “Professional”
“From the day that Ryan first came to my house until the home’s sale some nine months later, I always felt that I was in good hands with Casa Solution. I was particularly grateful for their respect for my situation as a single female by bringing only qualified buyers to view the property and by Read More
Review of Casa Solution from Kristina Militante & Lisa Ravaioli – “trustworthy, flexible and reliable” “a Great team” “professional”
“What we liked most about working with Casa Solution was that we enjoyed the people and their ability to collaborate with the lawyers and Lauretta to ensure all our needs were met. We also like the range of home offerings that we viewed in our 2 days of exploration. Casa Solution provided good council when Read More
Dr. Robert & Siggrid Ming’s Review of Casa Solution – “Deserves the good reputation they have.”
“The realtors and staff at Casa Solution were very helpful throughout the entire process of getting our property sold. They worked diligently and hard to show it to potential buyers. They coordinated everything with our attorney since we were out of the country and all transactions went very smoothly. Casa Solution deserves the good reputation Read More
Irina Ueda’s Review of Casa Solution – “Professionalism & Reliability” “Impeccable”
“What I liked the most about working with Casa Solution is their prompt response to all my questions since the beginning… their professionalism and their reliability every moment. Janeth, Maritza, Karen and their colleagues in Panama gave me all the information and confidence since the beginning of the purchase transaction. The staff in Casa Solution Read More
Boquete Coffee Selling for $75 per Cup in San Francisco – Boquete Coffee Breaks World Record at Auction
Boquete’s premium coffee is world-renowned. It regularly breaks world records for highest prices paid on the world market. There are many local producers who vie for top coffee each year. This year’s winner was produced in beautiful Alto Quiel, Boquete. Many Casa Solution clients choose to cultivate coffee on their Boquete, Panama properties. You can Read More
The Lawrence Brothers’ Review of Casa Solution “Professionalism, Persistence” “Reliable Communication”
“Thank you to everyone for their effort in finalizing this transaction, in spite of the many setback we incurred along the way. We appreciate your professionalism, persistence and the reliable communication needed to get things done”” – Toby and Keith Lawrence Thank You Toby and Keith! We are deeply grateful for you. You have made Read More
Sue Gaylord’s Review of Casa Solution – “Wonderful” “I would recommend Casa Solution to anyone relocating to the Boquete area”
“ Since I was making a transition from Greece to Panama, It was tricky getting the information to Casa Solutions as well as the deposits required. The staff was very helpful and patient as we worked thru the difficulty of transferring American funds from Greece. They negotiated holding the property for me for 5 months Read More
Suzanne Stromberg’s Review of Casa Solution, Boquete “Absolutely First Rate” “Excellent Team”
“My experience with Casa Solution was absolutely first rate. It was daunting to make a purchase in a new country, but the professionalism exhibited by the staff at Casa Solution was very impressive, and made me feel comfortable enough to proceed. They patiently answered my questions one by one, and helped familiarize me with Read More
Rod and Debe Emerson’s Review of Casa Solution – “Went Above and Beyond” “Excellent Problem Solving Team” “Talented, Dedicated, Friendly Professionals”
“Casa Solution went above and beyond to ensure our every need was taken care of and that we thoroughly understood every step of the process. Without exception, they were eager to assist us, whenever or whatever we needed ! They are an excellent problem solving team ! The staff at Casa Solution is an incredible Read More
Casa Solution is the Winner – Best of Boquete – Real Estate Company
Casa Solution is grateful to be the recipient of the Best of Boquete award for Best Real Estate Company. This is the second time in a row Casa Solution has won the award and is the sole recipient since the award was first offered. Thank you Boquete! You are the Best! We will continue to Read More
Panama Is In Vogue …. Vogue Magazine: “Why Panama Is the Place to Go in 2019”
Vogue Magazine, the arbiter of high fashion, has blessed Panama as The Place to Go in 2019. This is meaningful message to the well-to-do jet setters. It further highlights Panama’s profile in the world of the wealthy and elite. Such articles are often harbingers of increases in luxury tourism and real estate investment in the Read More
Bibi Kwa & Anna Kraaikamp’s Review of Casa Solution – “You are the best real estate agent in Panama!”
“What we liked most about Casa Solution was The Personal Touch during the whole process along with the professionality, the friendliness and the accuracy of the whole staff. They most helped us through the combination of the above properties and the persistence to find the right land for us. Casa Solution staff are very professional, Read More
Philip Meyer’s Review of Casa Solution – “Incredibly Helpful and Knowledgeable” ” “I Would Highly Recommend”
“First of all Casa Solution was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about all facets of my real estate deal. They kept me informed completely during all aspects of the sale of my property. I would highly recommend anyone that is either selling or buying property in Panama and Boquete please allow them to help you with Read More
Panama Relocation Tours from Jackie Lange
We’ve heard great reviews of Jackie Lange’s Panama Relocation Tours. Everyone really seems to enjoy them and learn a lot. Consider taking a tour to learn about life in Panama. Panama is a great place to live and the #1 ranked retirement destination in the world. From Panama Relocation Tours: An Amazing Adventure Is Waiting Read More
Review of Casa Solution from Craig A. Fennell
“My experience in dealing with Casa Solution was extremely pleasant, prompt and professional. I have nothing but glowing things to say about you through this process. Thanks for all your help! We would not have made it to the finish line on time if we did not work so well together. Wishing you all Read More
William & Jan Reid’s Review of Casa Solution
It was so easy to work with Casa Solution. They kept us aware of offers on a prompt basis. Ryan Braasch gave us news and advice day-by-day. He was a friend more than an agent. Hats off to him. If you can get him to help, you re really blessed. No joke… The staff, especially Ryan Read More
Review of Casa Solution, Boquete from Pam Olson & Mike Ronan
“If it were not for Casa Solutions, we would not own property in Boquete. The dizzying details made our heads spin. Casa Solution paved the path for us. They connected us with all the right people, suggested financing alternatives, and helped us move forward on the purchase every step of the way. We cannot say Read More
Warren and Kim Doherty’s Review of Casa Solution
“From Maritza first finding the home that best fit our needs (which she assisted in negotiating the lease), to … helping us negotiate an agreement to purchase the home and helping to collect all the information and documentation needed for the purchase, to Janeth putting together all of the sale and closing documents needed, our Read More
Ken and Kim Nelson’s Review of Casa Solution
“Having been a top producing realtor for many years with Re/max in South Florida,(Remax Hall of Fame) it is very easy to spot a top real estate firm. We recently moved from Manuel Antonio Costa Rica where we had business interests and our personal home which was a year around home for us for 11 Read More
Casa Solution Review – Manzar Lari & Terry Richmeier
“We found Casa Solution staff to be very friendly and responsive to our needs when we first visited Boquete several years ago. We felt like we were in the presence of good friends! They were really interested in finding out what kind of property we were looking for and they first researched many properties that Read More
Review of Casa Solution from Donna Garrison
“A special thank you to everyone at Casa Solution for the extraordinary efforts to close our condo yesterday. I have been a licensed realtor for 34 years in Texas and I confess that this closing was the most complex and time consuming closing of my career. So many people involved, representing so many different interests, Read More
Review of Casa Solution from Clients Barb and Steffen
“To our friends at Casa Solution: Now that we have the title for our property, we would like to take a few moments to thank all the staff. You have been patient, informative, and helpful. Your communication has been excellent. Special thanks to Jhanela, Janeth, and Nonito who spent sufficient time to help us through Read More
Review of Casa Solution from New Boquete Estate House Buyers Robin & Kim
“We would highly recommend Casa Solution to a potential buyer. We found the staff to be very attentive to our requirements and patient when our specs kept changing. They continued to show us houses and plots of land to try and clarify our priorities. Email correspondence was answered promptly and when we did buy the Read More
Casa Solution Review by Buyers – Ray and Kirsten Quimby
“We want to thank you and the entire Casa Solution team for making our home purchase a pleasant experience. As people with no experience in the intricacies in real estate transactions in Panama and the further complication of a limited knowledge of Spanish, we could have made some very serious mistakes without your help. Whenever there may have Read More
Casa Solution Review – Erika Fulton Deonanan
Hola Jhanela and staff of Casa Solution, I was so happy to work with all of you on the sale of my house. You are a great team. I appreciate that all of you were willing to show my house not just one agent. Also your patience with a person who had no idea how Read More
Casa Solution Review – Ed Kuiper
“If you are looking for a real estate firm to represent you when selling or buying a property, I highly recommend Casa Solution. Over the years, I have bought and sold many properties both in Panama and the United States. Casa Solution is unquestionably the best firm I have ever worked with. Their attention in Read More
Review of Casa Solution – Craig Bennett & Karen Hill
“The Casa Solution team provided great help with selling our beautiful Boquete home. We still talk about the personal attention provided by Jhanela, Maritza, Nonito, and Lauretta, as well as timely help from you, Janeth, and our old friend Jason of course. Thank you one and all. When we revisit Boquete we will stop and Read More
Review of Casa Solution – David and Francine Ransdell
“The staff at Casa Solution is top notch, exhibiting excellent listening skills. You were able to find us the house of our dreams because you really paid attention to what we wanted and you worked to find us the right place. The proficiency of the staff in English was very good, enabling smooth transactions in Read More
Review of Casa Solution – Bruce y Nicole Laidlaw – Multiple Transactions
“We just completed another transaction With Casa Solution, and we couldn’t be happier. The staff is reliable, professional, friendly, and had our best interest at heart all through the process. Casa Solution is number One in Boquete for a reason.” — Bruce y Nicole Laidlaw Thank You Bruce and Nicole! We are deeply grateful for Read More
Review of Casa Solution – Barbara and David Oakley
“Because of Casa Solution, we are living in the house of our dreams. We don’t think any other real estate company would have gone the extra mile to help us acquire our house. The house was tangled up in legal problems. The staff at Casa Solution never missed a beat in navigating through. Communication and Read More
$12.27 Million “Green” Convention Center For Boquete!
Boquete’s enormous new convention center is moving ahead. News has come that the central government has accepted bids for construction of the new center submitted by four companies. This was an important milestone toward the beginning of construction. The new Boquete convention center will be located in Alto Boquete close to the canyon that looks Read More
Review of Casa Solution – Lesley and Don Hughes – New Owners of a Beautiful Downtown Boquete Garden House
“We could not have chosen a better agency to help us find, buy and close on our home here in Boquete. EVERYONE has been so helpful. Without Casa Solution, it could easily have been an ordeal, but you ALL made it easy. Thank you so much. We consider you all friends. What we liked most Read More
Review of Casa Solution – Joanie Gulbronson (Seller)
“What I liked most about working with Casa Solution is that They are HONEST PEOPLE! Casa Solution worked very hard for me… they worked TOO hard for me! I’m embarrassed how hard they worked for me! ALL of the Casa Solution staff are extremely helpful. They negotiate well with both the buyers and the sellers. Read More
New Review of Casa Solution – Al Foschiatti (Now Panama Beachfront Estate Owner)
“What I liked most about working with Casa Solution was the great staff including Janeth Gomez Suarez, Jhanela Beitia, Ryan Braasch and others. They are good people, very knowledgeable and prompt in replying in all matters. Everything was done in a timely manner and the staff takes care of most everything. I have to really Read More
New Review of Casa Solution – Mary Taft (Now Tuscan Style Boquete House with Incredible Views Owner)
“What I liked the most about working with Casa Solution was the responsiveness and courtesy of the employees. Janeth, Nonito, Maritza, and Jhanela were wonderful to work with, both online and in person. Their patience, good cheer, diligence, and support were deeply appreciated. I also appreciate the assistance they provided with locating and establishing services Read More
New Review of Casa Solution – David and Anne Suplee (Now Stunning Boquete Estate Owners)
“Hi Janeth. I just wanted to take some time and send you this note regarding our recent experience of buying our dream home in Boquete. Anne and I have purchased several homes over the years, but never in another country. After having stayed in the area several times, we decided that we wanted to retire Read More
New Reviews of Casa Solution – Marguerite Heffner (Seller) & Karen Friedhaber (New Valle Escondido Condo Owner)
“Casa Solution outperforms every other real estate sales company in all of Boquete and the surrounding areas! They are especially strong in the Valle Escondido market, have historically been the leader in sales there, and consistently bring well-qualified buyers to the table. From the inception of the listing to completion of the sale, the seller Read More
$3.37 Million Dollars Just Approved for Quick Boquete, Panama Road Improvements
$3.37 million is quite a lot of money for road improvements in Boquete. The town will shine after all of those upgrades and repaving. The last couple of years have seen many of the local roads affected by the extensive $22.5 million water system improvements currently underway. That enormous investment in Boquete’s infrastructure is moving Read More
Casa Solution in the New York Times – House Hunting in Panama, August 2018
Casa Solution was once again interviewed by the New York Times regarding real estate in Panama. We are grateful to the excellent writer, Alison Gregor, and are proud to have been chosen to provide information for the article. Casa Solution was also featured in this prior New York Times article about House Hunting in Boquete. Read More
MAJOR PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS – Biggest Panama Real Estate News in Years – Law Signed by Panama President – Your Questions Answered – MAYORES REDUCCIONES DE IMPUESTOS A LA PROPIEDAD – Respuestas a sus preguntas
On October 17, 2017, Panama’s President signed into law astonishing changes to Panama’s property tax rates. These reductions are expected to have a major impact on Panama real estate. We’ve been asked a lot of questions about what the law says and how each property owner will be personally affected. This article will answer many Read More
“Boquete Isn’t Back, it’s Just Better Than Ever” – Luxury Blog Features Boquete, Panama
Boquete is increasingly seen as a luxury destination for tourists as reflected in this attention from a premiere luxury travel blog. Luxury travel destinations can also be super places to live and own a home. Premiere travel locations like Boquete have great amenities and so many fun things to do for residents. Boquete has wonderful Read More
Panama is the Fastest Growing Economy in Latin America & Latin American Growth Is Back – Miami Herald
Things are looking bright for Panama. Panama’s top position as the fastest growth economy in all of Latin America will continue through 2017. To add more momentum, Latin America as a whole will enjoy a meaningful recovery in 2017. Every country in the region is expected to see gains in 2017 with the exception of Read More
Europe! Panama to Invest $4.2 million with Lufthansa Airline to Promote Panama
We have long seen lots of Europeans buy property and move to Boquete. But now, the Casa Solution staff is seeing a noticeable uptick in European buyers over the past year. The varied cultural backgrounds, world experience, and international saavy of our many Europeans clients has been so welcome. The surge in new European residents Read More
Panama PR – What Can We Expect in Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, Great Britain, Belgium and More?
Panama’s agreement with Lufthansa to spend over $4 million to promote Panama in Germany, Italy, Poland, France, Switzerland, Spain, Great Britain, Austria, and Belgium is now in effect. What kind of PR might we see? Here’s an indication of the very professional work we can expect. From Lufthansa’s Panama Travel Guide On Panama: “Think Panama Read More
New Direct to Denver Flights from Copa – 13th US City to Get Direct Copa Flights
Panama’s major international airport Tocumen is undergoing a huge expansion and the direct flights keep coming. Denver is the 13th US city to receive direct flights to Panama City, Panama from Copa and the seventh addition since 2012. In addition, Panama is even providing financial incentives to European airlines now to bring flights in. Think Read More
New Commercial Plaza Under Construction in Downtown Boquete – Los Senderos
People have been wondering about what is under construction in a prime Boquete downtown location. Well, here it is…. Los Senderos, an impressive commerical development on the former site of Boquete Country Inn. Economic development boost: This is another boon for Boquete; a substantial and attractive commercial plaza right in the middle of downtown. Even Read More
$18 Million in Major Boquete Investments Announced: New Bridge, New Road & More
This new bridge near the center of downtown Boquete next to the famous Panamonte Hotel will provide easier access for everyone into town. It comes at the same time that the new area-wide water system is in process of being implemented. President Varela visited Boquete to announce the start of construction of the new bridge Read More
New $3.5 million University Headquarters in Boquete’s Rapidly Developing Commercial Zone
Many Panamanians believe in higher education. Young Panamanians often work in day jobs while going to University at night. They study to become accomplished business people, engineers, accountants, attorneys, computer programmers, teachers and many other specialties. It is impressive how many achieve bachelor level and advanced degrees. Several significant universities serve these Chiriqui Province’s Read More
Casasolution.com Breaks Record with an Amazing 1,392,421 Pageviews
We are proud to announce that the new Casasolution.com website has exceeded all expectations with 1,392,421 individual page views in just the last 18 months. Visitor traffic was measured for the period of July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016. Casasolution.com is by far the most visited real estate website in the region. Hundreds of Read More
Panama is Hypergrowth Opportunity – Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review, one of the world’s most respected business publications, has chosen “Where to Find Hypergrowth” as its cover article for December 2016. In it, HBR details the enormous potential of frontier economies for outstanding financial returns. What’s particularly intriguing is that of the 25 economies projected to grow the most over the next Read More
Moving Overseas Growing Trend – Boquete Featured as “Hot Spot for American Retirees” by AP
The trend is undeniable. Today’s retirees are more adventurous, healthier and seeking new experiences more than ever before. Millions of retirees are now considering how they can get the most enjoyment as they enter their new liberated phase of life. Modern advances have made staying in touch with people back home simple, even free. Instant Read More
$100 million for Chiriqui & Bocas del Toro Bananas! – Economic Boon for the Region
The contract with Del Monte for a $100 million investment in banana production has been approved. This deal with Del Monte, if fully realized, will bring back an enormous economic driver to Panama. It will especially bring even more sustained growth surges to an already thriving Chiriqui Province. David, Panama will see significant increased activity Read More
Satellite Crashes in Bocas del Toro, Panama
This “satellite” that crashed is apparently part of Google’s ambitious plan to bring Internet service to remote areas of our Earth. It is another sign of the world coming together and being more connected. Above is a photo of what the Loon project balloon lofted device might look like. Below is a link to Read More
“Panama just kind of has it all” – The Street & MSN Money
The Street loves Panama. This article places Panama as the number one choice for retirees. There is simply no other country that offers Panama’s combination of proximity to the U.S., quality healthcare, modern amenities, quality infrastructure, intense beauty, and opportunities for accessible adventure coupled with Panama’s low cost of living. However, the reality is that Read More
What’s Selling in Boquete? 54 Examples of Recent Sales by Casa Solution
These are just a few examples of the many houses and properties recently sold by the Casa Solution team. Casa Solution sells more Boquete area properties than all of the other agencies combined. Why go to anyone else? Most of the below properties are linked to more information. Prices shown are the final asking prices Read More
Just Announced – WYD The Biggest Event in Panama History?
The event in Panama will be enormous. Panamanians are celebrating Pope Francis’ decision to hold World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. World Youth Day is held only every three years and will be hosted by Pope Francis in Panama City, Panama. A prior World Youth Day in the Phillipines set the world record in 1995 Read More
Expansion: What Will Be the Impact on Panama?
Ever wish you could own a toll booth? Imagine you stand there while everyone who passes hands you a hundred dollars, a steady stream of Benjamins with a long line of travelers waiting to pass through. Now imagine that every time someone paid to get by, they handed over $54,000. Not bad. But your booth Read More
Major New Resort Announced for Bocas del Toro, Panama
Viceroy Hotels, a world-wide luxury travel brand known for distinctive hotel experiences, has announced they will build a major resort in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Think Honeymoon Destination. This will be big for Bocas. The resort will have 186 guestrooms and residences and 42 private overwater villas on 457 acres. Bocas del Toro has become Read More
Panama’s Deficit Falls Greatly to just .2% of GDP, Bodes Well for Panama’s Future
Things are looking up for Panama. Panama has exhibited the ability to maintain high levels of infrastructure investment while keeping fiscal deficits at reasonable levels. Through tempered spending, increased tax revenue and rapid economic growth, Panama has just greatly lowered its deficit. When considering this fiscal discipline is coupled with the opening of the expanded Read More
Panama Now Leads Latin and Central American Economic Growth By Far
Panama’s nearly 6% GDP growth rate is the highest by far in all of Latin America. The economy is projected to accelerate in 2017 and 2018, and those increases are expected to far exceed all other countries in the region from Mexico to all of South America. Panama continues to be a huge economic success Read More
Massive Expansion Planned for Main Road to Volcan
The main road between the Pan American Highway and Volcan is about to see a massive expansion project. The road will change from two lanes to four (meaning two lanes in each direction). Until now, the road to beautiful Volcan / Cerro Punta has meant if you get behind a slow moving vehicle such as Read More
New Boquete Convention Center – Amador Convention Center to Be Completed
The central government recently announced that the striking new Amador Convention Center in Panama City would be completed. Its construction had stalled in the change of administrations. The redesigned Center will make Panama one of the prime destinations for large conventions in Central America. It is anticipated to be completed in 2018 with an investment Read More
New Boquete to Volcan Road
Nearly a decade ago, it was announced that a road would be built between Boquete and Volcan. The original “Ruta Sur” was to go through Palmira into Potrerrillos Arriba and then to the main road and on to Volcan. The work began and an impressive new paved route wound its way past Boquete Country Read More
USA Today Features Boquete / Panama Coffee Dominance plus Tourism
Boquete Panama produces the finest specialty coffee in the world. Volcan offerings have also sometimes taken the top spot. The region’s coffee is highly sought after. Tastings and coffee tours have become a popular attraction in the area. It is a unique gift of talent and generations of experience combined with perfect conditions in the Read More
David Panama Major Public Hospital Expansion
The public hospital system in Chiriqui is seeing a major expansion. There has long been a towering children’s and maternity Hospital Jose Domingo de Obaldia in David that was donated to Panama by Taiwan as a good will gesture. Most the region’s children are born there. Now a huge expansion adjacent to the children’s hospital Read More
Hospital Chiriqui – Huge Expansion Project in 2016
Infrastructure investment in Panama has not only included roads, bridges and utilities. The country’s healthcare infrastructure has benefited from Panama’s impressive and sustained economic growth. Most attention to Panama’s status as a popular high quality low cost healthcare destination has gone to Panama City. As Panama’s single big metropolis, the largest hospitals are located Read More
Progress Report – The New Baseball Stadium – David
The stadium construction project has begun. Demolition of the old stadium is underway. In its place will be an impressive new sports arena which will become the most modern in Panama. The location of this project is just over the bridge into David when coming from Boquete and close to the Pan American highway. It Read More
Celebration Boquete! and the Amazing Gran Cabalgata
Boqueteños know how to party. There are many fairs, special events, parades and celebrations throughout the year. Besides the awesome natural beauty and warm culture that attract people to Boquete, events like this one attract tourists and new residents from around the world. This year’s 2016 celebration for Boquete’s 105th birthday in April was a Read More
Featured Boquete Panama Hotel and Restaurant: El Oasis
El Oasis Hotel 011 (507) 720-1586 On the Caldera river with a fantastic restaurant, a great value and a beautiful setting downtown next to downtown. Less than a five minute walk to the center of downtown Boquete. http://oasisboquete.com Some of what we love most about the Oasis Hotel in Boquete are the location, the beautiful, Read More
Something Incredible Is Happening in David, Panama
A new major mall, transportation center and new sports facilities including large baseball & soccer stadiums are in the works. The David airport has been greatly expanded along with daily direct flights from Tocumen. Commercial buildings of mixed use are emerging from the ground left and right. Residential homes of high quality are being built Read More
Nasdaq: “Panama On The Rise”
This Nasdaq article touts Panama as a “favorite” developing market economy. It cites the anticipated economic boost coming from the imminent Canal expansion opening and how it has “created enthusiasm all over the globe.” The drumbeat for Panama from financial experts is loud and clear. “Frontier Markets: Panama On The Rise” Nasdaq, January 5, 2016, Read More
“6 Reasons to Visit Panama This Spring”
A Panama travel featurette… this one from Huff Post Travel Canada. “6 Reasons To Visit Panama This Spring” Huff Post Travel, Canada January 15, 2016 “Panama should be on your list of places to visit in 2016, and it should probably be the place you visit first. This Central American country, loaded with history, tropical Read More
Boquete Fair a Huge Success – Next Up … Jazz & Blues Festival, David Fair and Orchid Expo
The Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair is a fun cultural event that provides an annual windfall to the town. Boquete was quite busy this year as over 144,000 people attended. Boquete Tree Trek even brought in a zip line to promote their nearby world-class zip line experience. See the person hanging in mid-air over the Read More
New Public, Tourism and Handicraft Market Opens in Boquete
Boquete proudly inaugurated the new $1.5 million Market on January 15, 2016. President Varela, the Ambassador of the Republic of Taiwan, Boquete Mayor Emigdio Vásquez and many other luminaries attended the celebration. The President cited the market as a great example of cooperation between the federal and local governments across party lines and with transparency. Read More
The Malaysian Insider Names Boquete 1 of 7 Destinations to Visit in 2016
Welcome to the people of Malaysia. We look forward to seeing you here in Boquete. Boquete is a wonderful tourist destination. The world is continuing to discover our precious little hamlet with coffee culture and tasting one of the many attractions. This article touting Boquete is making its way through multiple Asian publications. “7 underrated Read More
Domo Arigato! $2 Billion Japanese Monorail Coming to Panama
The Japanese have long maintained significant corporate and diplomatic relations with Panama. Now, this strategic relationship is expanding with the biggest commercial engagement in Japan – Panama history. The deal will involve Japanese technology and funding. The new monorail will be a high-tech and sci-fi looking 27 kilometers. This Line Three of the Panama Metro Read More
$31 Million for Chiriqui Sports – Includes Major Fútbol / Soccer & Baseball Stadiums
Panama is investing in Chiriqui sports. Stadiums and Ballparks will be sprouting throughout Chiriqui Province as 28 projects bring playing fields and facilities throughout the region. Panama is a land of athletes and Chiriqui has consistently produced some of the best athletes in Panama. Now they will have more quality facilities to help them realize Read More
The Motley Fool names Panama one of the 4 Best Places to Retire
Panama continues to top the lists of the best places to retire and visit in the world. As the clarion call for Panama continues year after year, Panama has moved from obscure destination to “those in the know.” It won’t be long before Panama’s early adopter status shifts to common knowledge for savvy travelers and Read More
Panama Experiencing Lower Consumer Prices
Despite a roaring economy and recent minimum wage increases, Panama’s consumer prices are dropping according to the official estimates. Factors may include lower oil prices, responsible self-restraint in major governmental construction projects, and a change in the way the index is calculated. Regardless, whereas some countries in Latin America have been plagued with inflation Read More
Boquete Independence Day Parades a Success
November is a month of celebrations and Independence Days for Panamanians. Boquete is host to some of the most exciting parades of the season. Panamanians from all over the country and tourists pour into our little pueblo for fun and revelry. This year, Casa Solution had the privilege of sponsoring the award-winning marching band from Read More
New $1 Billion Solar Energy Project & Research Center Announced
Incredible. Another $Billion dollar project for Panama. Billion dollar investment. Economic Development. Clean Energy. Panama to become an Advanced Solar and Environment Research Center… What’s not to like? The cost of solar energy development has dropped so much in the last few years, that solar has become a great option for clean energy development. This Read More
New Wind Farm in Panama Biggest in Central America – Clinton Attends Opening
Panama has taken a big step forward with this $570 million project. Panama’s rapid growth is coupled with increased power demands. In a small country like Panama, one large wind farm can provide an impressive percentage of total energy needs. But, with Panama’s sizzling economy, it is estimated that $3 billion more will be spent Read More
Amazing Star Gazing & SETI in Boquete
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence has a friend in Boquete. Boquete is a wonderful place for star gazing. Clear nights here provide minimal light pollution. That translates to amazing star studded skies from your home’s balcony or yard. It’s wonderful to see the Milky Way in all it’s glory. Boquete is a beautiful spot Read More
Trump Wants $75 million from Panama Condo Owners
Trump’s penchant for “shock and awe” news cycles has turned attention to Panama. On the one side condo owners of Panama City’s Trump Ocean Club, Latin America’s tallest building, are claiming Trump’s malfeasance. On the other is Trump response of a high profile international lawsuit seeking major damages. It seems when you are running for Read More
Starbucks Now Open in Panama – 20 Locations Coming
The first of twenty Starbucks locations in Panama has just opened. The first location is in Panama City. It is just a matter of time before you see the willing mermaid pop up throughout the country. Starbucks will open 19 more in the next five years. Starbucks has long had coffee roots in Panama. After Read More
Jumping off a Helicopter & Flying in a Wingsuit through Panama City (video)
A nifty view of Panama City from brave and maybe a little crazy Brandon Mikesell who jumped from a helicopter and flew between the skyscrapers in this short video. “In most of the world, flying down in the city skyline is very illegal, so we had to get special permits and work with the city Read More
Condé Nast on Where to See the Atlantic & Pacific at The Same Time
A defining characteristic of Boquete is majestic Volcan Baru, Panama’s tallest peak at 11,397 feet. (3,474 meters). Thousands of tourists descend upon Boquete each year to reach the summit. They enjoy incredible views and, weather permitting, the site of both oceans from the peak. The trail is accessible to the novice hiker in good shape Read More
Thousands of Panamanians March to Fight Cancer
Panamanians are a charitable people. Their commitment to others and the huge numbers who volunteer to help are inspiring. This annual event to fight cancer brought thousands of people to the streets in Panama City and ten other locations throughout the country. The proceeds support efforts of the National Cancer Institute with a focus Read More
David Panama’s Huge New $180 Million “Federal Mall” is a Go – Update: Transport Center May Not Be Moved
Casa Solution has confirmed with the developer, Grupo Los Pueblos, that Federal Mall is a go. Think Albrook Mall next to the bus station and Marcos A. Gelabert Airport in Panama City. This project was to follow the same concept, a huge mall next to a key transportation center. It’s no coincidence that the developer Read More
Now Istanbul to Panama City – Turkish Airlines Announces New Direct flight to Panama
Starting this February 2016, Panama will receive another new direct flight from the far side of the world – this time from Turkey. Istabul is one of the world’s largest cities and the largest in Europe. This comes with the very recent additions of direct flights from Frankfurt, Germany, Dubai in the UAE, and San Read More
World’s Longest Flight Announced – Dubai to Panama
With their iconic sailboat shaped buildings, man-made island projects, rapid real estate development, extensive tourism, tallest skyscrapers* and regional financial services dominance, Panama and Dubai share many defining characteristics. One might call them sister cities between Latin America and the Middle East. Now the two countries also share a direct flight, the longest in the Read More
From San Francisco, Here They Come!!! Copa Announces Direct Flights to Panama
Another Big Copa announcement. After recent additions like Chicago, New Orleans and Denver, now Copa will fly direct from San Francisco to Panama City starting in September, 2015. Given San Francisco’s sky high real estate prices, imagine the impact on Panama’s real estate market when those buyers have direct flights. Let’s see, what does $1,000,000 Read More
Mexico – Panama: Free Trade Agreement in Effect – Pacific Alliance A Step Closer
The Panama – Mexico free trade agreement is now in effect. The pro-trade, pro-business government of Panama continues to bank on free trade. Free trade agreements with the United States and Canada have been in effect since 2012 and 2013 respectively for example. Panama imported nearly $1 billion from Mexico last year while exporting only Read More
Panama Pulls Out of Trump’s Miss Universe Contest
Trump’s offensive and ridiculous comment that Mexican immigrants are rapists, drug dealers and criminals did not play well in Panama. And, on the eve of an enormous trade deal between Panama and Mexico going into effect, I don’t think it was a difficult decision to pull out of the event. In the meantime, Trump’s Read More
More Pygmy Sloths Found in Panama
One of the joys of being in Panama is the incredible animal life. Panama is full of natural wonders. The incredible flora and fauna is a key reason so many people visit and decide to move here. When you develop your new property or build your new house, please remember that you are in the Read More
USA Today Names Panama 1 of Summer’s Top 10 “Hottest Destinations” Amidst Huge Rise in Panama Tourism
Panama’s day in the sun has arrived. Expect Panama to keep showing up as a top recommended travel destination in international media. This year the Panamanian government has reported a huge rise in tourism numbers from last year. The first quarter of 2015 had an 8% increase in visitors and a 15% per cent increase Read More
Panama Tops the World in Well-Being Again, US drops from 12th to 23rd – Gallup
Panama does it again. Gallup surveyed people from every country in the world and measured five key elements of their well-being. Panama not only came in first, but came in far above any other country…. again. Panamanians were especially “thriving” in the areas of Purpose, Social, Community and Physical well-being. This may help to explain Read More
Astounding 32% Growth in Foreign Direct Investment in Panama
What does it mean when a small country like Panama sees a dramatic uptick in foreign investment after years of solid gains? It appears the smart money knows where to go. Panama is the only country in Central America seeing increases of this sort. Where is the money going? According to this article…”Hotels, banks, real Read More
Another Big Investment Coming? Panama Canal gets US grant for LNG terminal
The Canal expansion project took a big step forward this week with the filling of the expansion locks. Now, as the Canal Authority prepares for next year’s expanison opening, the US has provided a grant of unknown size to study the creation of a liquified natural gas terminal in Panama. That sounds like a big Read More
Victoria Secret model Ambrosio’s Panama visit featured in UK
Panama is developing a sexy image. This spicy feature just appeared in the UK’s Daily Mail. According to Wikipedia, the Daily Mail “first published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom’s second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun.” A lot of people saw this. Such articles (along with scenes of the beautiful Read More
President Varela in Boquete – Gives Order to Begin $22.5 Million Water Distribution / Treatment Project
It is really happening. The enormous water distribution project for Boquete is now underway. You might recall our announcement of this project last January along with astonishment at the level of investment. While the number has been shaved a bit to $22.5 Million, it remains a huge amount. It is an exciting development to see Read More
Copa & AirPanama flights to David, Panama – Some Notable Differences
Copa Airlines and AirPanama are both impressive Panamanian airlines. When considering a flight to David (and close-by Boquete or Volcan), below are a few notable differences between the two. I have flown both airlines extensively. In my experience, they both provide very professional and high quality service. Traveling regularly on both Copa and AirPanama Read More
Forbes: “Panama: Achieving Prosperity and Equity at the Crossroads of the World”
Forbes starts this article with “Panama is on a roll these days.” This interview with eloquent Vice President Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado has a few notable mentions. Panama shined as expected at the recent Summit of the Americas. Panama is engaged in “new mega-projects in power-generation, fuel-storage, logistics, and transportation, all tied to Read More
Explored 41 countries, Chose Panama, Started Resort – A You Can Do It Too Video
Have you ever thought about what it would be like? People spend huge parts of their lives in cubicles or small offices gazing out the window (if they have one) or staring at screen savers and calendars of tropical paradise. They think about what it would be like to live in a place like that, Read More
Epic Tuna Frenzy in Panama
The Tuna go wild in this video presented by the Weather Channel on May 18, 2015. Panama means “an abundance of fish” though the official version in school textbooks is an “abundance of fish, trees and butterflies.” Panama sport fishing and scuba diving in the Pacific is considered the best in the world. Panama’s Caribbean Read More
Forbes on Canal Expansion: “It turns out this will be a very big deal”
Another acknowledgement of Panama’s positive impact on the world and a preview of the kind of positive Panama coverage we will see frequently over the next year. Why The New Panama Canal Is Exactly What Struggling Retailers Need Right Now Forbes, May 15, 2015, by Paula Rosenblum Macy’s is the most recent retailer to have Read More
Time Magazine: Panama City skyline equal to Miami’s, features Canal Impact
The accolades and prognostications keep coming in. The expansion of the Canal is one of those stories that will keep building until next year’s launch. And as it gets closer, every article will mention Panama’s rise. This will translate into continued interest in the country; for investment, tourism and retirement. Expect a fevered pitch of Read More
CBS features “Jurassic Park” of Panama
This is an example of the world just starting to discover Panama’s tourist riches. Expect to keep hearing quotes in the world media like this one this week on CBS: “On a recent trip to Panama with President Obama, we found something amazing, something the Smithsonian has been hiding in plain sight for almost 100 Read More
“Buoyant Panama” at the Cannes Film Festival
Panama’s rapid development is not just economic. The modernization of Panama’s rich culture is bringing Panama to the world. In this case, Panama’s film industry is seeing a boost; this in terms of international visibility, appreciation for Panama’s film festival, Panama as a great place to film TV shows and movies, and also now with Read More
National Geographic & Discovery: Rare Shipwreck Discovered off Panama
Panama is a romantic place… the land of James Bond, tropical islands, exotic jungles, sexy beaches and …. long-lost Pirate ships. Rare Spanish Shipwreck From 17th Century Uncovered Off Panama The cargo ship went down in 1681 with crates of swords, nails, and bolts of cloth. National Geographic, May 12, 2015, by Jane J. Lee Read More
Boquete Early Retirement in U.S. News & World Report
The allure of retirement in an exotic tropical destination is something many people dream of, but until recently, few people had the courage and vision to do. That is changing. What was once considered unusual and odd is now hip. For some the move is a temporary, yet indefinite adventure – to relocate and have Read More
“Birder Finds Panama Packed With Species”
A wonderful aspect of being in Panama is the number of brightly colored bird species. While many of our clients choose to move to Boquete for lifestyle, economic or political reasons, some come for the birds. Ardent birders find Boquete a paradise. We’ve had several couples cite the many birds as a main attraction Read More
$30 million Convention Center Proposed for David, Panama
Photo is from El Informe article about the recently rebuilt Central Park – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in the center of David, Panama A big convention center in David would be an exciting development. It is in the proposal phase and so it is not yet clear how likely this project will come to fruition. Read More
Second Artificial Island to Be Built Off Panama City
The first island is now complete and so the second comes right behind. “Boskalis Ready for the 2nd Artificial Island Dredging Today, April 1, 2015 Dutch Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Rutte will from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 April 2015 visit Panama, having been invited by President Juan Carlos Varela to attend the Summit of Read More
Panama’s International Film Festival also Highlights Growth of Theatres
Coinciding with the Summit of the Americas was another great Panama event, the International Film Festival of Panama. The event based in historic Casco Viejo screened over 60 films from around the world. It brought attention to Panama’s film making community as well as the growth in high-end movie theatres as featured in the Boston Read More
An Amusing Look at the Summit of the Americas
Panamanians are fun-loving people with a great sense of humor. This promo is from Doit Center. Think Home Depot or Lowe’s with a Panamanian twist – that’s Doit Center in Panama. The chain has been successful in satisfying retail building needs and is a particularly popular spot to shop in David, Panama near Boquete at Read More
Life, Death, and Gold in Ancient Panama on exhibit in Philadelphia
Panama is rich in its history of indigenous people. This exhibition at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia shows the intricate artistry of the Coclé in Panama. There is an area of downtown Boquete called El Huacal where people say that the indigenous used to bury their deceased along with gold artifacts and other “huacas.” It Read More
L’essor de Panama – The Rise of Panama
The regular addition of international flights to Panama along with Panama’s increasing visibility due to high profile press is resulting in the rise of Panama Tourism. This article in French (along with the Google translated version) features recently added direct flights from Montreal and the historical, trendy old city Casco Viejo. The article also has Read More
Summit of the Americas – Big Impact on Panama, US gains Popularity
The anticipated meeting between Obama and Castro occurred this week at the Summit of the Americas in Panama City. (Time article on the Summit below NYT article) The event shined a light on Panama, injected an estimated $80 – $100 million into Panama’s economy, brought in an estimated 50,000 influential visitors, and lifted Panama’s political, Read More
Biggest U.S. – Panama Commercial Transaction Ever – Copa buys 61 jets from Boeing
Copa is really on the move. It seems every few months there is a big expansion announcement from the Panamanian airline. The purchase of billions in new planes is a huge move for the growing airline. Expect to keep hearing more from Copa. Most of the news will be in the form of direct flights Read More
Happy Birthday Boquete – Celebration plus Grand Equestrian Parade – 104 on April 11th
The streets were full this past weekend of fun-loving Boqueteños in honor of the 104th birthday of the founding of Boquete. The mayor unveiled a new statue near the entrance to town in honor of those who have worked so hard to make the town the jewel it is today. Their hard work and dedication along Read More
Panama City named City of the Future in The Wealth Report
Panama City has been identified as one of the four cities of the future from the standpoint of High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals. The report suggests Panama City and the other cities should be on the radar for the very rich from the standpoint of the “wealth creation opportunities they will Read More
Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Biggest Ever, David Feria Underway, Next – Orchid Festival
Boquete was humming with visitors for the 2015 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival last month. This year’s festival was a big success. The town was full of music and fun lovers. Another reason why so many people in Boquete are so happy. Links to hundreds of photos and videos of the festival Currently Read More
Boquete, Panama featured in the New York Times
Boquete has long been a place of fascination consistently drawing international attention. The beauty of the mountain location coupled with the exotic Panama environment is captivating. That so many foreigners are drawn here is a source of curiosity and admiration to the millions of those who think about what life could be like if only Read More
The Panama – Nicaragua Canal Rivalry
Panama’s Canal Authority has altered the rhetoric on the proposed Nicaragua Canal. The Nicaragua Canal plan with connections to China, has been mostly dismissed by Panama until now. A Canal V.P. is now saying they take the project seriously. Perhaps it was not politically palatable to be so dismissive of the project or perhaps Read More
Obama is coming to Panama – The Big Focus of the Summit? Cuba (& Venezuela)
The world’s attention will be turning to Panama next month as the Summit of the Americas takes place. Most of the heads of state for all of the democratic countries of the Western Hemisphere will be in attendance. But all eyes will be on President Barack Obama and Raul Castro. You can expect mucho press Read More
Lost in Paradise – Myles’ and Martina’s Parrot
On Monday, we received an email notice from News Boquete that Myles and Martina had lost their parrot. They had raised it from near birth and now it was gone. Here’s the notice: Lost Parrot Area of Los Naranjos. If you see our parrot, please call Myles We raised her from a baby. Thanks for Read More
Boquete Flowers and Coffee Fair a Huge Success
The mayor’s office confirmed that attendance this year was 145,604 people well up from 133,288 last year. The annual fair which lasted eleven days is a popular draw for Panamanians. It takes place just across the Caldera river in the center of town. It is the biggest fair of the year so the town Read More
Casa Solution in the New York Times
A few weeks ago, Casa Solution was approached by the New York Times to do an article about the amazing growth of Boquete and a featured listing. Our staff engaged in interviews and coordinated the site visit as well as the photo-shoot in Valle Escondido conducted by the New York Times photographer. The article appeared Read More
David Panama’s Catholic Bishop Elevated To Cardinal – Learned the news by WhatsApp
“Pope Francis has put his stamp firmly on the Roman Catholic Church by naming 20 new cardinals from countries as diverse as Ethiopia, Vietnam and Panama” – UK Telegraph Another impressive step by the new Pope. His warmth and progressive statements are making waves and winning hearts. For a small city like David to have Read More
Copa Update – The Flights To David Have Arrived
Now Two Flights Everyday – Wow! The first Copa flights arrived in David last week … a milestone for Chiriqui area tourism and development. Thanks to a thoughtful reader R.T. who let us know that the Copa Panama City to David flight times actually vary a bit depending on the day of the week. And Read More
$142 million on two Boquete projects? What’s going on?
When I told my wife about the plan to invest $25 million into solving Boquete’s water issues, I asked her “Do you think they can really do that?” She’s Panamanian, born and raised in David with clear insights into the ways of Panama. Her answer was “Well, if they can do the road, (meaning the Read More
$25,000,000 New Water System Coming to Boquete
This is an amazing number, the kind of number necessary to completely transform the water distribution and treatment system in Boquete. “It’s all about the water” When I first arrived to Panama, my father took me out on to his property. I recall he turned to me and said, “Son, it’s all about the water. Read More
Boquete Pride – Boquete Students Win Major National Band Competition Against Much Older Students
click here for the video on TVN We are proud to announce that El Buen Pastor, a Boquete school, has won the major national band competition, Sonando por la Patria. The win was even more impressive because it pitted the Boquete school of 6th to 10th graders against all the high schools of Panama with Read More
Copa Update – Flight Schedule, Pricing and Press Release
Panama City to David Flight Schedule Note: Please confirm flight times when booking. Some days during the week are now being scheduled at slightly different times. Morning Flights Panama City (Tocumen) to David departs 7:55 am arrives 8:59 am David to Panama City (Tocumen) to David departs 9:29 am Read More
Copa Update – Book Your Flight Now 14 flights a Week to David Start January 15th
As predicted, the request has been granted. Copa flights will come into David from Panama City’s Tocumen International starting January 15, 2015. That’s just a couple of weeks away. We are already seeing the impact on the Boquete real estate market. It seems that “busy season” has arrived early. Boquete is abuzz with upbeat buyers Read More
Consumer Prices Fall in Panama
October and November have seen lower month over month consumer prices in Panama. November -.3% and October – .1%. This is mostly due to lower fuel prices. Another factor is the food price control program President Varela campaigned on to help keep food prices accessible for poorer Panamanians. That program has just been extended another Read More
Nicaragua Starts Construction of Canal to Compete with Panama
They have inaugurated the project and so it begins. This article makes a strong case that the Nicaragua project which competes with the Panama Canal will never come to fruition. In summary: It is expected to cost $50,000,000,000 and would be a major economic benefit to a very poor country. There was no transparency in Read More
Wind is here…Panama needs $3 billion more in energy investments
Add another top ranking to Panama’s list. Panama is about to have Latin America’s largest wind farm. The World Bank will provide $300 million in financing for the project. Expect lots more wind development projects in Panama once this one is established. The country has the need for much more power. According to this article Read More
Updated – It’s Happening – Schedule Announced – Big News: Copa Plans 14 flights a Week to David
Now announced – Copa will start the flights between Panama City Tocumen and David, Panama on January 15, 2015. Schedule is: Morning Flights Panama City (Tocumen) to David departs 7:55 am arrives 8:59 am David to Panama City (Tocumen) to David departs 9:29 am arrives 10:20 am Afternoon Flights Read More
Panama Impressive #1 and Top Distinctions
It is impressive how often Panama comes in at #1. Among the distinctions are: New: Only Hypergrowth Economy for Next Five Years in Entire Western Hemisphere per Havard Business Review Highest Economic Growth Rate in all of Central and South America First Monorail in Central America World’s Longest Airline Flight All 20 of the Tallest Read More
A Friendly Look at the new President of Panama – Georgia Tech Grad
_ Curious about what Juan Carlos Varela is like? This short video of his recent visit to Georgia where he visited the CDC reveals a sociable side of our new Presidente. It also highlights the connections between Panama and the United States. President Varela is a graduate of and advisor to Georgia Tech. Of note Read More
High Fashion in Panama Mercedes Benz Style
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week – Panama Panamanians who have any means are very snazzy dressers and Panamanian women aspire to as well as understand high fashion. So, it makes sense that Panama become a destination for Latin American style. Last week was Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Panama. The event was a successful international fashion Read More
UK’s Biggest Financial Magazine Loves Panama
Moneyweek loves Panama. We can expect these kinds of investor raves about the country to keep coming. One of the main features of the article is mining. Just one new major mine in Panama is expected to add a $6.4 billion investment to the Panama economy. That’s comparable to the amount being invested in the Read More
Stem Cell Treatment in Panama – Two Men’s Stories
I was fascinated to hear recently that one of our clients in Boquete is traveling regularly to Panama City for stem cell treatment. The treatment is incomplete and while I get the impression they are still assessing its effectiveness, they also mentioned some improvement. We are reluctant to tout this option without knowing more about Read More
Colombia and Columbia
COLOMBIA. After last month’s newsletter, we received a surge of helpful responses letting us know that we had misspelled the country of Colombia. Thank you for the feedback. For the record, it is a matter of pride for Colombians and simply correct to spell the country of Colombia with an “o” instead of a “u”. Read More
What Should I Expect in a Panama Real Estate Transaction?
This very good article from wealthmanagement.com succinctly explains what to expect when you proceed with a Panama property purchase. It refers to six hazards, but really outlines six characteristics of the typical transaction that are very useful to know. We are impressed by and would agree with most of the article with some caveats. The Read More
The Hotel Rooms Keep Coming – Hyatt Place and Grace Just Opened
– Thousands of new hotel rooms are coming on-line in Panama City and the Pacific beaches keeping the prices down. There was a notable spike in room prices from about 2006 to roughly 2010. But all the new hotels coming on line have subdued pricing in Panama City. This month we have Hyatt Place and Read More
Wonderful Boquete Fairs, Parades and Events
Starting in the first week of November, we enter holiday season in Boquete and that means lots of parades and fairs from now through April of next year. November is about independence and patriotism. The streets of Boquete swell with cheerful people as proud citizens and students march, dance and play instruments in impressive formations. Read More
New York Times features new Gehry Museum
This new museum is certainly getting a lot of press. Here’s another article about it just out in the New York Times. Articles like this one have a surprisingly strong impact on tourism. Another $100 million plus investment in the country’s development. Biomuseo Showcases Panama’s Ecological Diversity – New York Times By JUDITH H. DOBRZYNSKI Read More
Trump Ocean Club’s Casino Now Open
An impressive feature of Panama’s skyline is the Trump Ocean Club. Now you can play there. The new Ocean Sun casino opened to the public on September 12, 2014. The venue is on the first floor, but there is a premium casino on the 66th floor for high rollers. Trump Ocean Club has had Read More
Canal Expansion 81% complete – $110 million port expansion by Hong Kong conglomerate
It seems like every week, there is another $100 million investment announcement in this little country. To put things in perspective, Panama’s population at just over 3 million is much smaller than that of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Colombians alone quadrupuled their investments in Panama this year over last. The smart money just keeps pouring Read More
Panama and Colombia come to agreement
. Vice President of Panama, Isabel De Saint Malo and Colombia’s Foreign Minister, María Ángela Holguín photo and article in Spanish, Portfolio.co In the last newsletter, we mentioned that Colombia was jostling for more control over their citizens’ assets. Depending on who’s reporting, Colombian citizens either tripled or quadrupled investments in Panama this past year. Read More
Coffee Bean Prices Hit 2 year high and headed higher
Boquete and Volcan are coffee country. These areas in Chiriqui produce most of the coffee grown in Panama. When driving through the hills and hiking the trails of Boquete you see lots of the rich green leaves and, in the right time of year, the bursting red berries or flowering coffee bushes. The coffee farms Read More
Panama relocating Monkeys, Sloths, Crocs, Snakes
Amazing. It comes as welcome news that so many animals displaced by the expansion are being relocated. A huge project like the canal expansion unfortunately equals habitat destruction. If this report is representative of what’s really happening, then there is an impressive good faith effort underway to mitigate that impact. Flora and fauna saved in Read More
Boquete “Real Estate & Retirement Hotspot” & Casa Solution featured in the Luxury Latin America Top Travel Site
We are proud to have contributed to this great article on Boquete from the top luxury travel website for Latin America. Several Casa Solution listings were featured including: One of the Finest Estate Houses in Boquete, Panama Incredible Estate House with Glorious Gardens in Valle Escondido, Boquete Impressive Mountain Residence Near The Quetzal Trail The Read More
Standard and Poor’s and Fitch affirm Panama credit rating
It was big news in 2010 when the three big rating agencies announced Panama as worthy of investment grade credit ratings. Since then, the ratings have improved a couple of notches. As of Oct. 8, 2014, there are new announcements of stable ratings from Fitch and S & P. S and P – ‘BBB/A-2’ Read More
Another Free Trade Agreement – This Time It’s Mexico!
The Panamanian government has steadily amassed successes on trade agreements over recent years. Here comes another one. Expect more to come with neighboring Colombia possibly up next and the Pacific Alliance membership likely to follow. Panama generally likes to cooperate and that’s good for business. There might be a short-term wrinkle in plans with Colombia Read More
Video of Panama Canal Expansion in Progress & Panama Canal Expansion Impact on US Engineers
This great 1 and a half minute video shows the incredible scope of the work being done to expand the canal and a gives a quick look at the Canal’s new leader Sr. Jorge Luis Quijano. It comes as part of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Global Engineering Conference in Panama City that is Read More
Copa Airlines the Most Profitable in the World
Another reason for Panamanians to be Happy. The Panamanian airline is first in profitability among all major airlines worldwide. Have you flown Copa lately? It is a pleasure. More meals, new planes, comfortable seats, friendly flight attendants…. and the most profit? Expect this Panamanian airline to Panama to keep growing and growing. Also watch while Read More
Rudy Giuliani vs. Noriega – It’s On!
It’s On! In this cornnnnner, Freedom Fighter Rudolph “El Alcade” Giuliani, weighing in at a nonfat yogurt reduced unknown weight. And in this cornnnnnner, Former Panamanian Dictator, Manuel “Hate That Prison Food” Noriega. You may have heard that former dictator (currently jailed in Panama) Manuel Noriega recently placed a U.S. lawsuit against Activision for Read More
Panama President Varela plans $35 billion in infrastructure projects
President Varela was recently on an official trip to Spain. He announced plans for $35 billion in projects with specifics to come. To start with is the major expansion of the Metro Subway project, a second subway line which is going forward. The huge Panama Canal expansion is forging ahead with a new projected completion Read More
More Good Economic News
Two weeks ago we reported on how Panama is leading Latin American growth, this week comes good news on inflation and continued growth. Panama’s inflation rate has gone down to 2.1% on lower transportation, healthcare and clothing costs, the lowest since December 2009. After averaging 4.87% between 2008 and 2014, the 2.1% rate is welcome Read More
More Worldwide Coverage on Panama’s #1 Happiness Ranking
There has been a lot of coverage on Panama’s ranking. Here are a few of the articles. Forbes – “It Must Be The Inequality That Makes Panama The Happiest Country In The World” – Tim Worstall 9/18/14 (With) the slightly surprising news that Panama is actually the happiest country in the world, overtaking the former Read More
“This Might be Frank Gehry’s Craziest Building Yet” – Fast Company
This really wild-looking museum on the Amador Causeway in Panama City is another feather in Panama’s hat. It’s due to open next week on October 2, 2014. As a narrow land-bridge between North and South America Panama has been blessed with astonishing wildlife diversity. This new attraction honors that distinction as well as provides another Read More
“World’s happiest country: how did Panama overtake Denmark?” – The Guardian
There is something about the culture and setting of Latin America that makes people feel good. Add to that balmy inclination a booming economy, increasing wealth, decent healthcare, essentially zero unemployment and gorgeous natural wonders all around and you get lots of smiles. This article says that “suddenly there is a new leader in the Read More
Gallup Video – “Panama Leads the World in Well-being”
Panama is number one in a measure of well-being of 135 countries. This video makes it clear – Panama’s people are “thriving.” When considering where to spend your time, be around people who are happy and optimistic about the future. All of that joy is bound to rub off. The research measured five components of Read More
Purchasing Real Estate in Panama – The Process
The following is an overview of the purchase process for property in Panama. Purchasing real estate in Panama typically involves the following steps – not much different than in many other countries: 1. Select Your Area or Town in Panama 2. Select Your Real Estate Agency 3. Identify Properties That Match Your Needs 4. View Read More
UK Telegraph Names “World’s 20 best places to invest in property” Panama takes number 6
Oh and we happen to know a few nice properties to consider…. World’s 20 best places to invest in property – UK Telegraph “(Panama) is looking like an increasingly sound bet for the enterprising investor in property. The country enjoys stable government and had a higher GDP growth rate than China in 2012. “There is Read More
Where to Invest? Panama leads Latin American growth
Panama will have the highest economic growth rate of any Latin American country this year. In a recently released report from the United Nations’ Economic Commission, Panama’s anticipated growth rate of 6.7% will be the highest followed by Bolivia at 5.5% and Panama’s neighbor, Colombia at 5%. Panama continues to amaze the world with year Read More
3D printing hits Panama
This development is representative of Panama’s Latin American leadership in modernity. You can get almost anything in Panama. Now you can get printers there that print actual physical 3D items you can use. This printer shop is a sign of the times. If you aren’t familiar yet with 3D printing, you will be soon. Read More
Welcome to the New Casa Solution Site – So Many New Features
We are committed to helping you to find the home or property that is right for you in the best way possible . This new custom website has been created to serve you with innovative features to make searching for a home or property in Panama easier and more enjoyable. It has been specifically designed Read More
Starbucks is coming – Panamanians will love it
When our team visits the United States, what some of the staff and their family ask to have brought back to Panama are items from Starbucks – anything from Starbucks. Mugs with the logo, cups, coffee, whatever. This is a coffee loving culture and many have connections to or deep appreciation for the United Read More
Report: Buyers now opting for “more progressive” Panama
Being so close to the Costa Rica border, Casa Solution receives many real estate buyers who either have considered Costa Rica as an alternative or are relocating from Costa Rica. What we hear consistently from them is that Costa Rica is a beautiful place but a difficult place to live and invest as a Read More
Another Direct Flight to Panama – Denver (also see list of direct flights to Panama)
Updated – United canceled the Denver service, but now Copa will have Denver direct flights. More info here: New Direct to Denver Flights from Copa – 13th US City to Get Direct Copa Flights United Airlines has announced that they will offer direct flights from Denver to Panama City, Panama starting in December 2014. Read More
Panama’s New Immigration Option – The Friendly Nations Visa
Come on in. … The Friendly Nations Visa is an excellent relatively new immigration visa option that has become one of the most popular paths to legal residency in Panama. Panama’s people are blessed with low unemployment, many would say full employment for those willing and able to work. The entry of many multinational companies Read More
$780 million upgrade to Panama Airport underway
Panama’s Tocumen Airport has improved and grown enormously over the last several years with more to come. New terminals, flights and improvements have come fast. Just six or seven years ago, it took a long time to move through immigrations, baggage and customs in Panama and there were just a few cities outside of Latin Read More
What is the process to buy real estate in Panama?
The real estate sales process in Panama typically involves the following steps – not much different than in many other countries: 1. Select Your Real Estate Agency and Type of Listing Agreement 2. Activate the Listing Agreement and Select Appropriate Market Price 3. Market and Prepare Your Property for Sale 4. Show the Property to Read More
Do you really not need heating or air conditioning in Boquete?
It is said that there is no heating or air conditioning needed if you live in Boquete. The reality is that this is mostly true and it greatly reduces the cost of maintaining a home. However, the full answer is dependent on which microclimate in Boquete you live in and primarily at what altitude. Boquete’s Read More
First Subway Metro ever in Latin America now Operating in Panama
Another impressive accomplishment for Panama. The Metro, open as of April 2014, is part of the many projects underway in Panama’s capital to alleviate congestion. Along with the Metro are many road works which are already improving the standard of living in Panama City. This country is serious about development. Excerpt from: Fox News Read More
Financing a Property or Home Purchase in Panama – Owner Financing and Bank Loans
There are two primary options for financing property in Panama – owner financing or a bank mortgage. Most of the transactions with foreigners do not include financing. However, if you have a real estate agent who is familiar with the bank mortgage process it is a good option. Even better if you have an Read More
Juan Carlos Varela wins 2014 Presidential Election
Juan Carlos Varela will be the next President of Panama. It was a surprise victory. Given the high approval rating of outgoing President Ricardo Martinelli, it was expected that his hand-picked successor would triumph. However, since the days of Noreiga in the 80’s, the sitting party has never repeated in a presidential election. Democracy is Read More
NPR on Panama
“Panama’s Canal Divides A Country Into Haves And Have-Nots” It is true that Panama has a lot of poverty and that inequality is very evident. The good news is that with so much economic growth, while greatly enriching the influential of the country, the lot of Panamanians as a whole has also improved. The average Read More
New Panama Diamond Exchange
Panama is the business crossroads of the Americas. It’s geological position, political stability and pro-business orientation along with the strategic Panama Canal’s role in international commerce makes it the logical choice for exchanges like this one. The new diamond exchange will be a new major gem and jewelry center. A reflection of Panama’s sparkling appeal Read More
Alto Boquete Condominiums – Condos Available For Sale in Boquete, Panama
Majestically located above the Caldera River valley with inspiring views all around, Alto Boquete Condominiums presents the gift of modern living, secure community and wonderful nature and scenery, all blended together. To the north from the Alto Boquete grounds you look along the lush green valley of the Caldera River down onto the center of Boquete town Read More
Is Boquete the World’s Happiest Place?
Panama Wins Happiness Again in 2014! Gallup, the respected international polling organization, interviewed 1,000 people in each of 148 countries throughout the world to measure people’s happiness with the results released in December 2012. Panama incredibly earned the distinction of the number 1 happiest place in the world. Fast forward to 2014 and Panama does Read More
Lemon Grove, Boquete Panama – Eco House Sites
Lemon Grove Boquete is a beautiful enclave of separately titled home sites high above Boquete yet only 5 miles to the center of downtown. Home sites enjoy views all the way to the Pacific Ocean as well as mountain views too in a pretty tropical setting. While you may build what you like with complete Read More