Central Office - SANTA ANA, COSTA RICA

Portfolio Properties was established in Costa Rica 1991 , specializing in residential, investment, and small commercial real estate our sophisticated network of affiliate brokers allows us to serve the entire country and abroad efficiently.

We serve the client's complete re-location adjustment with referrals to reliable legal, financial, and other associated services.

Elizabeth H. Hand - Broker

Previously worked in residential real estate in Chicago, Illinois, until 1991. Real estate agent in Costa Rica since 1991 with Portfolio Properties. Employment: Illinois Real Estate Broker, Assistant Clerk, U.S. Senate/House Committee; Public Relations, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago; Assistant to the Head of Psychiatry Children's Memorial Hospital; A.B. Degree, Foreign Area Studies, University of North Carolina; Graduate studies in Italian and Spanish. Member of National Association of Realtors, International Visitors Center. Member of Costa Rica Newcomers' Club, American Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce. Portfolio Properties also has partnerships with various American relocation companies, as well as Brokers throughout Europe and Venezuela.

Costa Rica / USA Chamber of Commerce
Costa Rica Real Estate Brokers Board

COLEMAN HECKERT - Professional Photographer

After 25 years of a professional career in commercial photography in the United States, including various urban centers, the well know JMB REALTY of Chicago, Illinois, and Trammell Crow developers. Coleman re located to Costa Rica six years ago. He is currently on contract with Portfolio Properties, and works with prominent architects, developers, and well known charitable organizations all over the Country.

Field Affiliates:

WILLI OTTO KOBE: Willi's main office is in the Golfito area, specializing in the new Marina project and the Osa Penninsula. Since 1988 he has been involved with residential real estate, business and commercial brokerage in Costa Rica. Employed before as Assistant to Minister of Interior and Minister of Justice, 1986-1988. Graduate studies in German, English and Spanish. Originally from Bremen, Germany. He was Partner in Portfolio Properties for ten years with Elizabeth Hand, headquartered in San José, Costa Rica. Member of Costa Rican Real Estate Association, Lic. # 979.