Nosara Podcasts with Rich Burnam

Bram Shook’s Nosara Podcast, RE Episode 1; 2012 to 2021 Nosara Real Estate update

https://richburnam.com/2022/12/13/real-estate-in-nosara-episode-1/

Bram was my first contact in 2002, recommended from someone named Harvey, I think. Anyways, I always remembered him and am grateful you can get to know him too in this episode.

Quick synopsis: Bram’s been here 20+ years, has a picture perfect family and seemingly lives about a good a life as anyone possibly can. He admits paradise isn’t perfect, yet Bram seems to have his comfort zone in line. He’s the subject of the very first Nosara Podcast Real Estate episode and I’m grateful to him for this. NP is hopeful other real estate professionals will participate in the future as well.

Here are the notes:

• Marketplace
• 2020 quiet for 6 or months hiatus but turned into frenzy
• Inventory as low as ever; supply & demand situation
• R asks if realtors creating this situation or is it the marketplace?
• B answers many people from LA Toronto etc working online and people with means want lifestyle of health and wellness with bilingual kids looking for better lifestyle & great place to enjoy their time
• R points out used to be surfers and yogis
• B explains surfers phased into yogis but now beyond that. It’s people with means, and often referrals of friends and family paying cash. It is not a standard marketplace with financing.
• R remembers 2 economic ups and downs and shares 2003 memories and economic destruction in FL & is confused by Nosara’s #’s seemingly too high. R then asks Bram what does the massive economic adjustment mean to him?
• B reiterates term frenzy and explains the new Nosara. It’s not affordable to everyone and RE is expensive… Restaurants are expensive too. It is what it is. Not everyone can afford to live everywhere and he can’t afford certain places in US. This is the new Nosara.
• R says L section owes him thanks for electricity…
• B says he can just send a bill (excellent and accurate joke)
• R thanks B for Del Mar Academy. B says others (just a couple are: Jessica, Haley, Inke, Carlos, etc etc all supporters, teachers, etc through the extremely challenging early years)
• He covers last years listings (ironically I sold them I think. They were huge winners for buyers in retrospect but sellers at time did excellent too)
• B struggles to predict 2022 and 2023
• R mentions Pelada reputation. B laughs how long gone and now a construction zone
• B says Esperanza and the Colony (Finca) or Bosque Verde exist.
• R says people ask for Guiones or view normally but after living here a while adjust
• B says all the cool people live in L section (we both live in L section, good joke)
• B says doesn’t use social media and R laughs jealously

Dr. Vanessa introduces BIONEST partnership & DISCOUNT for Nosara residents

https://richburnam.com/2022/11/23/dr-vanessa-covers-new-wca-and-bionest-partnership-for-affordable-wastewater-solutions-in-nosara/

Dr. Vanessa returns to NP introducing a partnership with Eduardo from Bionest as septic solutions for our rapidly growing community. Dr. Vanessa is a frequent guest who brings high-level people such as Dr. Robert Edgeworth and Nick McCalpin, plus several community info events to NP on a regular basis.

In this episode, Vanessa announces a new partnership with BIONEST to promote the installment of conscious and alternative septic solutions.

Together with Mr. Eduardo Berrocal from BIONEST they explain the different implementations options, costs associated with installing and maintaining these types of systems and other important information. Enjoy these fresh new and pleasant updates!

Aric Ray thinks a great deal, about a great many things

https://richburnam.com/2022/11/13/aric-ray-talks-aliens-artificial-intelligence-robots-technology-in-health-and-warfare-plus-much-much-more/

It didn’t surprise me to learn Aric Ray has a degree in philosophy. He loves to discuss various aspects of many subjects & he thinks a great deal about a great many things: Things like extraterrestrials, artificial intelligence, the future of robots, warfare technology, globalized currencies, cloning… and what these things mean to the future of civilization. You name it and if it’s out there being speculated upon then there’s a great chance Aric is reading something or another about it and is willing to share his opinions and ideas. We appreciate his willingness to address so many topics while reminding that the only thing we can know for sure is that we have a lot to learn. We hope you enjoy watching this as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Jose ‘Memo’ Guillermo shares heartwarming story about the local library changing his life and opening opportunities for he and his family

https://richburnam.com/2022/10/16/jose-memo-guillermo-shares-heartwarming-story-how-the-local-library-changed-his-life/

Jose ‘Memo’ Guillermo is a fine example of a success story unfolding.

In this episode, we start in Spanish (subtitles available) for a bit then transition into English as Memo explains how the local library, Biblioteca Kitson, helped change and advance he and his family. After attending Del Mar Academy he was introduced to the English classes available at the library. This helped him so much his family decided to go as well, which opened up more opportunities to improve their lives.

We go over his current progress (he’s doing quite well!), his future plans, thoughts about Nosara’s growth, his 3 favorite restaurants, and much more with this outstanding young man.

Laura Murillo Shares Her Talents

https://richburnam.com/2022/11/02/laura-murillo-shares-her-talents/

Laura Murillo is a multitalented woman who passionately practices, preaches, and teaches what she loves the most. She wants to help everyone she can improve and enjoy their lives through the arts. She caught me by surprise in this episode and it proved quite refreshing to meet someone this determined to live life as they choose to.

Jose Ruiz plans to become a champion from Nosara; He shares thoughts about local surfers, Nosara’s growth, his goals for life

https://richburnam.com/2022/10/14/jose-ruiz-plans-to-become-a-champion-from-nosara-he-shares-thoughts-about-local-surfers-nosaras-growth-his-goals-for-life/

There’s many talented surfers in Nosara and Jose is one of them… Except he uses a paddle & he plans to become an international champion. I enjoyed speaking with him and hearing his plans for the future, his thoughts about local surfers, his thoughts about Nosara‘s growth and becoming popular, and much more.

 

Jocelyn Mann from Sol Academics

https://richburnam.com/2022/09/29/jocelyn-mann-from-sol-academics/

I’ve surfed alongside Jocelyn Mann from SolAcademics for years now without knowing what she did for a living. She seems to be an amicable, yet private person who wakes up early to surf and often gets out of the water about the time the crowds fill in. It’s always great to see Nosara’s teachers surfing… They deserve a couple of extra waves.

With Nosara’s increasing popularity there are more and more families needing educational help in some capacity. In this episode, she shares how SolAcademics develops personalized educational curriculum for both local and international students. You can reach them at their website https://solacademics.com/about/

Biblioteca Kitson’s expanded English Program is designed to help Nosara’s locals; Beverly Kitson introduces new English Program Coordinator, Renee Ratliff

https://richburnam.com/2022/09/23/biblioteca-expands-english-program-for-nosaras-locals/

Beverly Kitson returns to the Nosara Podcast along with new English Program Coordinator Renee Ratliff to explain Biblioteca David Kitson’s expanded English classes program.

Dr. Vanessa shares challenging news about recent water quality results in Guiones & Pelada; Blames septic systems and asks for help in this Rainy Season 2022 update

https://richburnam.com/2022/09/12/dr-vanessa-shares-challenging-news-about-recent-water-quality-results-in-guiones-pelada-blames-septic-systems-and-asks-for-help-in-this-rainy-season-2022-update/

 

 

Andres Gonzalez speaks his mind about a myriad of Nosara issues

https://richburnam.com/2022/08/30/andres-gonzales-speaks-his-mind-about-a-myriad-of-nosara-issues/

Soooo many people in Nosara are quick to complain online behind a keyboard or to a couple people privately; yet very few will speak publicly or come in to the podcast and be upfront in person.

Andres Gonzalez is a different type of attorney committed to Nosara who openly shares his opinions with Rich about a myriad of topics in this episode.

Whether you like or dislike either Andres &/or Rich; if you consider yourself involved in Nosara you should check this episode out!

Many thanks to Andres for coming back in to the Nosara Podcast and opening up about so many tough subjects.