Yoko Village – Releasing The Next Phase One

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The real estate industry is one of the constant fluctuations and can be highly unpredictable. While many would have expected the recent global pandemic to cause a huge crash, we have actually seen strength as home values soared, buyer demand increased, and mortgage rates hit historic lows. Additionally, the increase of remote working options has allowed many to broaden their horizons, and real estate developers are also getting creative to meet these new demands. Costa Rica has been named as a top-notch travel and investment destination for years, and it is only looking sweeter in light of recent events.

One of the most innovative projects currently taking the real estate market by storm is Yoko Village in Costa Rica. Yoko Village is in the business of community building, offering villas for purchase at a highly competitive price. They envision the future of real estate to be creative and connected, and are leading the way to make this happen. Their first project is located in the center of a small – but stunning – surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula, called Santa Teresa, and has recently moved into the development stage. However, there is a new opportunity to get involved in Phase 1 of their next project, as announced on July 2, 2021, via their official website.

In Phase 1 of Yoko Village’s master plan, investors become the village pioneers as Co-Founders. This first purchasing stage requires a serious commitment of trust, patience, and support as investors put their money in to get the initial stages of the project underway. In the company’s blog post, Yoko’s founder, Liran Rosenfeld, speaks to the symbiotic relationship that has developed with the original investors of the first project and puts the call out to find his next “Lucky 6” collective.

The Birth Of Yoko Village

In the article, Rosenfeld shares the process of how Yoko came to be and the challenges that he faced along the way. As an experienced entrepreneur, he saw a significant window of opportunity when the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to reevaluate its priorities, and when the subsequent demand for a connection to nature sky-rocketed. It is not surprising that Santa Teresa’s real estate market is booming and that there is substantial competition in finding available land for sale.

Liran was the brains behind the concept of Yoko Village and he took on the burden of a costly deposit for the original land. However, he needed to find support from investors to finalize the purchase and to develop it with all necessary permits and licenses. This is when the concept of the “Lucky 6” was born.

In exchange for their $300,000 USD investment, the “Lucky 6” received a prime ocean view lot at a substantially reduced price and 2% ownership of the entire project. Although the timeline to finish their homes would be the longest, the trade-off was well worth it. Additionally, these “Lucky 6” investors became core members of the Yoko family.

The “Lucky 6” group connects on WhatsApp, where they receive updates, videos, and pictures of their project. Members can connect to each other seamlessly, and participate, as much or as little as they wish, in the development of the community. They have gathered a network of the doers and the makers, the creators, and the dreamers.

Although Yoko’s first project has been a huge success, it is undeniable that the second project will be even better. With some experience under their belt, they’ve become well-acquainted with Costa Rica’s bureaucratic processes and have also recruited the best talent in sustainable development, permitting, design and architecture. We all know that teamwork makes the dream work, and Yoko Village is no exception!

The Future Is Bright For Yoko

Now that Yoko has become so much more established as a brand, things are picking up in both pace and interest. The sales team is busy booking calls and site visits with potential investors and has received thousands of inquiries.

Furthermore, they recognize that their vision has expanded to become a multi-development company, and are scouting out their next locations. Now is the time to buy yourself a little piece of paradise in this barefoot luxury community.

The company’s vision is to maintain a healthy and regenerative relationship with the surrounding environment and to support the local community. In turn, it is attracting people who want to be a part of something meaningful and sustainable. Although Yoko is an international team, they are true lovers of Costa Rica, and one of their goals is to create opportunities and jobs for the Tico (Costa Rican) population.

Yoko Village is taking the concept of mindfulness even further with the recent announcement of their third project, Sangha Teresa. This will be a one-of-a-kind glamping and yoga retreat center, developed on the neighboring land to Yoko’s first Village. Sangha Teresa will be a center that people can visit to recharge and reconnect – to nature, to themselves, and to a community of like-minded people who strive to grow, heal and discover.

There is no doubt that Yoko Village will continue to introduce ground-breaking ideas, and with over 15 years of fundraising experience under his belt, Liran Rosenfeld has the knowledge, connections, and passion to make them a reality.

To find more detailed information on all of these projects, visit Yoko Village’s official website. For inquiries, contact the Head of Sales, Jean Girard, here.

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The preceding post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Although the piece is not and should not be construed as editorial content, the sponsored content team works to ensure that any and all information contained within is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and research. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice.