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Neighborhood reports

Real numbers, barrio by barrio.

Every grade, every transaction, the listing-vs-closing gap. Costa del Este is the first one published; more barrios on the way.

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Costa del Este 2026 —
the complete report.

53 buildings, 464 transactions, and the listed-vs-closed gap that shows what the market actually pays. Free, no email required.

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53
Buildings
464
Transactions tracked
$400K
Median close
29%
List vs. close gap

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Articles & guides

Field notes, primers, and methodology.

Short reads for buyers, sellers, and investors. How the market actually works, what the data shows, and what to ask before you sign.

Market Intelligence6 min read

What Costa del Este asks, and what it closes

Asking prices across Costa del Este run roughly 50% above what buildings actually close for. That average hides a range — some buildings price to the comps, some don't.

lakilé · April 2026

Market Intelligence5 min

Costa del Este's quiet half

Roughly 1 in 5 delivered Costa del Este buildings registered fewer than 10 total market events across three full years. That isn't frozen — most of it is families who moved in and stayed.

lakilé · April 2026

Investment7 min

The 2015 cohort lost money

Of every 10 Costa del Este buyers who purchased new in 2015 and later sold, six lost money. Here's the shape of a slow, statistical disappointment — and where the market stands today.

lakilé · April 2026

Market Intelligence8 min

Costa del Este: What the Data Actually Says in 2026

We analyzed 15,000+ transactions from Registro Público to separate hype from reality in Panama's most talked-about neighborhood.

lakilé · April 2026

Buyer's Guide5 min

The Gap Between Asking Price and Sale Price in Panama

Listings say one thing. Registro Público says another. Here's how big the gap really is — and what it means for your negotiation.

lakilé · April 2026

Methodology6 min

How We Grade Buildings A Through F

Our building grade isn't opinion — it's a multi-signal composite calibrated against how buildings actually behave in the market. One letter that summarizes liquidity, price behavior, and the signals that matter when you're deciding.

lakilé · March 2026

Investment7 min

Bank-Owned Units in Panama: How to Find Them in Registro Público

Banks don't advertise foreclosures. But Registro Público records every embargo and remate. Here's what the data reveals.

lakilé · March 2026

Investment6 min

Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental: Which Wins in Costa del Este?

We compared Airbnb occupancy and nightly rates against long-term lease data for 44 CDE buildings. The answer depends on your floor.

lakilé · March 2026

Education4 min

What Is Registro Público and Why It Matters for Buyers

Panama's property registry is public, but nobody uses it. We built tools that do — here's what Registro Público actually tells you about a unit.

lakilé · February 2026