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Welcome to Laguna Mar in Costa Rica.   Founded by Ralph Doudera and the Coldwell Banker Agency in 2007, this is the last undeveloped beachfront area on the Pacific Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula.  English and Spanish are spoken here.



Ralph Doudera


Ralph Doudera began Spectrum Financial, a registered investment advisory firm in 1987 and has been involved in Costa Rica activities for more than 15 years.  He was co-developer of the Florblanca Resort in St. Teresa, Costa Rica, one of the country's premier oceanfront resorts.  He is the author of the book Wealth Conundrum and his favorite activity in Costa Rica is surfing.

 

Reese Langston

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Reese Langston has his B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, and graduate work in Latin American Studies and Business Administration. He is the managing partner of Loring Costa Rica with 15 years experience in Translation, Law and Costa Rica Real Estate.

 
 
Pat O'Neil
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Pat O'Neil started Loring Investment in 1994 and has since added the Loring Freshwater Fund and Loring Costa Rica Fund. Pat has appeared on CNBC-TV, Business Week Online, CBS Radio and has been written up in the San Francisco Chronicle, Money Magazine, the New York Times. Pat's personal interests include brisk Yoga, brisk walks and 7 brisk grandchildren.
 
José Leitón
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José is our primary legal counsel. As an Attorney and Public Notary he also provides legal counsel to the majority of our clients. He specializes in Real Estate Law and is a member of Stewart Title's Star System.
 
Tatiana Barquero
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Tatiana is a a licensed realtor from San José and has her B.A. in Public Relations. She formerly worked promoting one of Costa Rica's oldest law firms. Tatiana keeps our office on track and our staff in line!
 
Marvin Vargas
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Marvin assists our office with host of important details, including property management, land acquistion, upkeep and community relations. He has lived in San Miguel for many years and gives us unique insight into the local community.
 
Lori Priefer
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Lori Priefer has her B.A. in Accounting from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She has 6 years experience in Accounting in the commercial real estate and land development industries. Lori created the IT and Accounting systems to allow the Costa Rica and U.S. offices to run together.
 
Karla Paniagua
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Karla is a licensed Civil Engineer and grew up in the family construction business in Costa Rica. Her most recent project was the condominium complex where the Loring San Miguel office is located. Karla's hobbies include swimming, dance and social work.
 
Karine Niño
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Karine is an Attorney with experience in real estate and a long track record in the San Miguel area. Her Grandfather was one of the early founders of this community. Karine enjoys spending social time with her husband, clients and friends, when not chasing after her energetic son.
 
Oldemar Montenegro
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Oldemar is a licensed surveyor and assists with subdivision, master planning and topography. The tools he provides us are invaluable as our clients develop and sell property.
 

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