All language subtitles for Worlds.Bargain.Dream.Homes.S01E09.1080p.WEB.h264-EDITH_Track03

This view is priceless.

[narrator] Imagine a world
of bargain dream real estate.

Just $41,000.

-[Larry] What?
-This is unheard
of for the States.

Global destinations.

-Bonjour!
-I'm gonna embarrass myself.
[laughs]

Fromagerie.

I love it!
Great way to meet
your neighbors.

-Yeah.
-[woman #1] Yeah.

-[bell tolling]
-This architecture is amazing.

And local expert know-how.

[woman #2] The cost
of this in the States --

I think it would be
double for sure.

The cost of living here
is so much more affordable

than the U.S.

It is definitely a bargain.

Thank you!

You can afford
to live your dream...

Whoo!
[laughs]

I can't believe this
is going to be my new home.

...at a price you never
thought possible.

You did incredible!

This is exactly what we came
all this way for.

-[soft music plays]
-[distant voices]

Guanacaste.

The Northwest Pacific Coast
region of Costa Rica,

with protected rainforests,
pristine beaches, and a cost

of living that's 30% lower
than the U.S.

Located just a four-hour flight
from Dallas, Texas,

and a four-and-a-half-hour
drive

from the Costa Rican capital,
San José.

Here, you can still find homes

for under 150,000 U.S. dollars.

[traditional music playing]

Voted one of the happiest
countries on Earth,

Americans are flocking here
for a better quality of life.

I'm Isah.

I'm a retired Army veteran
from El Paso, Texas.

From the moment I got off
the plane in Costa Rica,

I felt this weird call

and knew this is where
I was going to live.

It is relaxing.

And being a person
from the military,

I needed to relax.

The locals call this relaxed
way of life, pura vida.

Pura vida.

[Tootie] I am Tootie.
I'm from Louisiana.

I am a part-time
yoga instructor

and a part time chef.

[Isah] We've been friends
for nearly three years.

I'm here because this journey
is very important.

I want to see her get
everything she wants.

[Isah] Army life has given me
a lot of injuries.

I knew that retirement would be
in my 40s.

I have been saving up.

I plan to sell my house

and just move down here
with a suitcase and my heart.

And finding a home here
can be a breeze,

as long as you know
exactly who to call.

[Talya]
I'm the relocation expert
that actually relocated.

I'm from Atlanta,

and compared to what
you can get in the States,

here in Costa Rica, you can get
yourself a bargain,

and it's gonna be fabulous.

-Hey!
-[Isah] Nice to meet you!

-[laughs]
-[Talya] Nice to meet you.

[Tootie] Nice to meet you.

So how did y'all meet?

We met just walking
on the beach here --

We passed each other, maybe,
about three times,

and then we were like,
"OK, let's stop and talk."

-Right.
-It's like, "Hey, cousin!"

Hey cousin!

It was a whirlwind

friendship affair.
-Oh!

I love it.
OK, so why Costa Rica?

I am looking forward to being
forced to slow down.

-OK.
-And get more in tune

with myself and with nature,
and this particular climate.

Works better for me
and my achiness

because I know,

I don't look it,
but I'm retired.
-[Talya] No, no.

-No -- no, ma'am.
-[all laugh]

-[Isah] Yeah.
-Retired from where?

-I served for 25 years
in the Army.
-[Talya] Oh.

Oh, awesome.

Thank you so much
for your service.

Oh, thank you.

OK, so, what are we looking
for today?

-So, I'm looking at one
to two bedrooms.
-[Talya] OK.

-Preferably two
because my mom and friends.
-OK.

[Isah] I don't have to be on
the beach, but I like to be

near it.
And I do teach yoga online.

-[Talya] OK, so --
-And I do need space

that I can teach
my yoga classes.

And I want preferably
a local community.

[speaking in Spanish]

-All righty.
-Oh, OK.

-I love it.
-Yeah.

So, Tootie, what's your role
here today in the house hunt?

I'm here to make sure
she stays on track,

but also has a little
freedom with it.
-[Talya] Mm-hmm.

-OK.
-She is all lists and all
strategy, and I am --

"It's OK, open up, be wild
and free a little bit, too."

Tell me a little bit
about your budget.

OK, so I'm trying
to do $200,000.

[Talya] OK.

[Isah] Because I have
a little bit set aside

to take care of shipping.

So I kinda wanna stay
in the $200,000s

so that I don't have to go
into that money.

-Oh...
-I'm excited to get started.

-[Talya] Oh,
I'm very excited as well!
-[indistinct]

Get in here you two.

Isah's keen to be close
to the beach.

So we're starting our home
search in a coastal town.

Playas del Coco, or El Coco
as it's known locally,

is a vibrant beach town
with growing infrastructure

hat's attracting
international buyers.

And with straightforward
visa options,

moving here couldn't be easier.

All right, ladies.

This is the Coco way to go.

If you wanna be a part
of the who's who,

you got to join
the golf cart gang.

-OK.
-[Tootie] Nice, OK.

Let's go.

The center of El Coco is best
navigated by golf cart.

[all] Yay!

[Talya]
So, this is our downtown,
of course.

And you've got some great
restaurants all through here.

This is my city, hands down.

There's always someone
to wave at, to speak to.

You can't beat it.

Oh, my God,
look, it's a howler!

-Do you see it?
-[Isah] Wow!

-[Tootie] Oh, my goodness!
-[laughing]

-[Tootie] They're so pretty.
-Oh, my gosh, they're so loud!

And, of course, the bananas.

Those mangoes will be
ready soon.

Star fruit's just going out
of season.

[Isah] I'm really looking
for the local community,

because when you get out
of the military,

a lot of veterans lose
their sense of community.

We don't get fruit like that
in El Paso.

And I'm purposely preparing
for that.

Wow...

-Yeah. It's beautiful.
-Mm-hmm.

El Coco's property market
is booming,

and finding a spacious
home near the beach

will push the budget.

This house might cost more
than Isah was expecting.

It's listed at $225,000,
but that's a great price

considering it's close
to the beach

in a sought-after area.

And Talya is confident there's
a deal to be had.

So, it's a beautiful
neighborhood.

The only thing is,
it's a little bit over budget.

How much over budget?

It's listed at $225,000,

but I think we can
come in and negotiate.

This home comes fully
furnished, so you don't have

to worry about shipping costs
to bring things in.

[both] OK.

[Talya] But I promise
it has a surprise.

-It's worth it.
-OK.

Oh.

[Tootie]
She playing with these stairs.

Across three floors, this new
build home has two bedrooms,

two bathrooms,
a yoga-friendly roof terrace,

and an open-concept living
space and kitchen.

I like the little kitchen.
Little kitchen, little stove.

[Tootie] Because what are
you cooking anyway?

-Salads -- [laughs].
-[Tootie] OK.

-Kitchen is cute.
-Very me.

-[Tootie] Very you.
-Very small and intimate.

Ahh!
Do you see the pool?

Isah!

[Tootie] Oh, my goodness.
Look at that pool.

I want to get in right now.

To find a pool
in this neighborhood

for $225,000 is rare.

I mean, it's a pool, Tootie.

You got to remember,
I don't swim.

-You don't?
-So I would rather --
hear me out...

Oh, gosh, this is
about to be crazy.

Dig the pool up.

Cover up the pool?

Cover up the pool, Isah?

I have to be honest,
I do not like the pool.

I don't care for the pool.

[Tootie] Hear me out.

It's amazing.
All the joint pain.

you can get in that water,
and it can help you.

It's not just about swimming,
but hear me out, you can also

learn to swim.

One of the unique features
of this house

is the floating staircase.

[indistinct] you might want to
hold on to all reactions.

Oh, my goodness.

I'm really nervous because
this property has

quite a bit of stairs.

It's three levels, essentially,

and she might not
want to do that daily.

Little bedroom.

[chuckles]

Look at -- "Keep it wild."

[Isah laughs]

-[Tootie] Wild girl.
-Uh --

forever.

-I do like the balcony.
-[Tootie] That is cute.

-[Isah] Little coffee spot.
-[Tootie] Yes, absolutely.

Little morning meditation.

[Isah]
And here is another bedroom.

[Tootie] Nice.
Is --

a nice, simple size.

But just in case mom comes,

she got a bed.
[Tootie] Absolutely.

-[Isah] She has a dresser,
that'll be fine.
-[Tootie] Yeah.

-More stairs, it seems like.
-[Isah] Mm.

Oh my goodness.

Oh.

Talya did her big one here.

-Oh my goodness.
-This view.

[Tootie] I could cry
right now, bro.
What?

[Isah] The yoga
that can be done here.

[Tootie] Oh.

I'm about ready to do some
yoga right now.

[Tootie]
Like right now, literally.

-[gasps] Wait, look, look.
-No.

-I know, I know.
I saw it.
-Ocean.

-I saw it. I saw it.
-It's a little peak --

A little peek-a-boo ocean
over there.

For the same ocean view
in the States,

here in Costa Rica,
you're spending

40% to 60% less.

Oh, my goodness.
This is so freaking beautiful.

-[Isah] For sure. For sure.
-[Tootie] Positively.

[Isah] Let's go.
We got to talk to Talya.

[Tootie] But -- let's do it.

What did you think?

I need to trust more.

[all laugh]

-'Cause that was
a great surprise.
-Yeah.

I like that the rooms were
perfect-sized for me.

-Yeah.
-That terrace was very,
very nice.

OK.
You not going to even
mention the view?

You going to stand there
and pretend like you

weren't looking at the ocean?

[both laughing]

'Cause a 360-view is crazy.

Yes, ma'am.

Now, the price of this house
is over budget.

-Mm-hmm.
-Could you see it working?

Since it is furnished...

-[Tootie] Yes?
-OK.

-[Tootie] Oof.
-...and close to the beach, yes.

It does give me a little
more wiggle-room.

OK.
I love that.

[Isah] Yeah.

We have something
to think about.

Just a 10-minute drive away

is the vibrant center
of El Coco.

[Talya] This is my friend.

[speaking in Spanish]

[Talya] No.

Guess how old he said he is.

-Well --
-No, I want you to guess.

[Isah] OK.

-Uh, like 65.
-[Talya] Nope.

73.

-[both] Wow!
-[Carlos] 73 años.

[Talya] That's that blue zone
in action.

-[all laugh]
-[Isah] OK, yes.

-Very nice.
-[Talya] Yes.

It's good information.

So this is like
the coconut man?

He is.
That one.

Gracias.

-OK. Come on, let's get you --
-Ooh.

-[Carlos speaking Spanish]
-Gracias, sí.

[Carlos] Adiós.

Ciao, ciao, ciao.

Like it here, but I want to
find the house that has

everything that I want
within my budget.

Cheers!
Cheers for the girlies!

[all] Hey!

[soft music plays]

[Isah] Yoga's important to me
because it's very therapeutic.

It not only helps
to regulate your energy,

your body, your mind.

Oh, it feels so good.

Army life was extremely
structured,

very regimented schedules.

My retired life
is very different.

Now I teach yoga to veterans.

This new chapter of life,
to just be able to relax

and enjoy nature.

To help Isah
embrace relaxation,

Talya has something
different in mind

with the next home,
and it involves driving away

from the coast.

So, I know we've been driving
for a little bit.

I know I've kind of got
you out here in the sticks,

so what are you thinking?
-It seems a bit deeper in.

[Talya] Mm-hmm.
Strategically, we're not
at the beach

because beachfront
prices tend to --

to go pretty high.

So, you come in further inland
and you're gonna get

a little bit more value
and space,

but I do respect your need
to be by water.

-So, I do have a little surprise
for you, so don't fret.
-OK.

All right, ladies, here we are.

I brought you to this beautiful
little hidden spot.

This river is the Río Blanco.

Many of these waterfalls here
don't have an official name.

Only the locals know
where they are.

OK, OK.

Oh, boy!
This is -- oh my God!

Tootie, did you see that?

-[Tootie] It's beautiful.
-[Isah gasps]

I mean, you don't
get nothing like this

in El Paso, OK?
-Absolutely not.

-Absolutely not.
-[Isah] I'm loving this.

[Isah] Oh!
[laughs]

The waterfall in an area

that's just over an hour's
drive from the beach

near the Rincón de la Vieja
National Park.

A further 10 minutes from here
is the next home,

in the town of Curubandé.

Nestled amongst dramatic
volcanic landscapes,

this area is set
for development

to meet the growing demand
for homes,

driven by strong
foreign investment.

This house is part of
a brand-new neighborhood.

Only a handful of homes
have been completed so far,

but there are plans
for 36 in total.

They're building a clubhouse
and a yoga space here,

but you'll need a car
for all other amenities.

[Talya] All right,
so this is the house.

What do you think?

It is beautiful.

-Where are the houses?
-[laughs]

[Talya] Oh, well --
so the community isn't here yet,

but it's phase one.

So where else can you
pick your lot number?

-What's your favorite?
-Seven.

All right. Well, lot seven
belongs to you.

-Can build your home
on lot seven.
-[Tootie laughs]

-Nice.
-[Isah] OK.

[Talya] And honestly,
you get to pick your neighbors

and build a community.

If you get in now, you're really
getting it at a bargain.

It's only $190,000.

-OK.
-OK, so it's in budget.

-Y'all go ahead. Take a look.
-OK.

-[Talya] Let me know
what you think.
-[Isah] OK.

If Isah falls in love
with this stunning show home,

she can have a custom one
built on lot seven

in under six months.

OK. Hmm.

-[Tootie] Nice.
-[Isah] This is interesting.

-[Tootie] Oh, my goodness.
-Oh -- this is --

whoa, I'm digging.
I'm digging it!

Built from sustainable
materials,

this spacious three-bedroom
home has two bathrooms,

a yard, and an open-concept
living area.

-[Tootie screams]
-Look at the kitchen.

[Tootie] An island?

Beautiful!
Look at this island!

[Isah]
And these drawers are so cute!

[Tootie] The balcony.

I wonder, enough space
for yoga?

-Not quite, but almost.
-[Tootie] Almost.

We could --
but we could do yoga down here.

[Tootie] The grass?

I may need to turn some
of this into fake grass.

-That's a lot to have to try
to maintain for me.
-[Tootie laughs]

This is a lot?
It's one square patch.

-OK.
-OK.

-Fine, fine, fine, fine.
-You -- oh, you gonna come
cut it?

I mean...

Let's see what this
hitting for --

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.

OK.
This look like a good lay down,

take a nap --
I'm just playing.

-[gasps] Oh,
very nice, very nice.
-[Tootie] Ooh.

-OK, bed.
-Oh, look --

[Tootie] Let me see.

-Ooh!
-[laughs]

[Tootie continued laughing]

No, no, no.

It's very firm.

-It feels real good.
-[Isah] OK, OK.

Let's check out this room
over here.

Ooh, nice.
OK, shower.

[Isah] Nice little bathroom.

[Tootie] Let's see
what we can do in here, girl.

A little forward folding
action.

-[laughs]
-Not you doing yoga
in the shower.

-I can't take you nowhere.
-OK, OK, OK, OK.

I am so nervous.

Like, I've totally over
delivered on what she asked.

-There is another bedroom!
-[Tootie] Ooh.

I love --

I got the price right,
but the location,

I don't know.

I don't know
if she's gonna go for it.

All right, ladies.

I'm giving you three bedrooms,
two bathrooms at $190,000.

-Is that not a bargain?
-It is really a bargain, Talya.

Thank you.
Thank you.

-Did I do something right?
-[Isah] Yeah.

-Thank you.
-You did, you did.

Can you picture what day to
day life would be like here?

No, because I don't know
who's gonna be here.

But I like that there
is a community coming.

-[Talya] Mm-hmm.
-I like that it was
open and airy.

-Yeah.
-[Isah] That was really good.

-Balconies were a little small
to teach yoga.
-Mm-hmm.

But Isah, I gave
you a third bedroom.

-That's a whole yoga room.
-[Tootie] This is true.

-Did not think of that.
-[Tootie] This is true.

I'm like, girl!

[Isah] It definitely gives me
something to think about.

-[Talya] OK.
-[Isah] For sure.

[soft music plays]

Oh, my goodness.

-So, this has been a journey.
-Yes.

-How do you feel?
-I feel like I can breathe.

Yeah.

Are you any closer to making
this decision?

-[Isah] With the Jungle House...
-Yeah?

[Isah] Huge bargain.

[Tootie] It is.

[Isah] For $190,000,
I only asked for two bedrooms.

I get three.

And it is very close
to a beautiful waterfall.

But let's think
about it, though.

It's not close to the beach.

That wasn't make-or-break.

I mean, close to the beach
was on the list.

OK.

OK, I got you.

What about the
Yellow Beach House?

[Isah]
It is way over my price point,

but I love that

whether I'm on the back deck

or upstairs in
that bomb terrace,

I have a spot to do yoga.
-[Tootie] Whee.

The only real negative I saw
with the house was the stairs.

Now, hear me out.
Those stairs were crazy.

-Those stairs.
-[laughs]

[Tootie]
The stairs are crazy.

[Isah] Even though the stairs
give me much pause,

I love it, love it,
love it, love it.
-Yes.

-Remember, this is the house
that also has furniture.
-Yes.

-And it's turnkey,
so I can move right in.
-Yes.

That extra money that I would
have spent on shipping,

I might have a little room
to go up.

Are you ready to put in
an offer?

I think I need to go talk
to Talya.

Ahh!
I'm so excited for you, Isah.

-I'm actually excited.
-I'm so excited.

[Tootie] You're gonna be
my neighbor [laughs].

[Isah] We gotta get
some more drinks, though.

-[Tootie] Let's go, girl!
-[both laughing]

-[Isah] More passion fruit.
-[laughs]

So, I have some good news.

I bought the Yellow Beach House.

Pool and all.

$218,000.
Huge bargain.

It was fully furnished,
so, boom, I just --

didn't have to worry
about shipping costs.

Came on down Costa Rica, baby!

Love teaching yoga
on the yoga deck.

My students get a nice
pura vida vibe

in the background.

I am getting around
with a golf cart

that I'm actually borrowing
from my friends.

This move to Costa Rica has
been all about a new journey

and open to new possibilities.

I do not recognize this version
of me anymore,

which is exactly what I wanted.

[birds chirping]