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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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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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The urban core of Panama City. Mixed-use towers, walkable streets, and strong rental demand from young professionals.
Panama's luxury waterfront. High-rise towers, premium amenities, and the highest price-per-square-meter in the city.
Central location, diverse inventory. From boutique apartments to mid-rise towers — Bella Vista is where value meets convenience.
The historic quarter, reinvented. Heritage buildings, UNESCO protection, and a growing mix of residential and hospitality investments.
The former Canal Zone, now a green residential hub. Family-oriented, lower density, and consistent price growth over the past decade.
Articles & guides
Short reads for buyers, sellers, and investors. How the market actually works, what the data shows, and what to ask before you sign.
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
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
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
We analyzed 15,000+ transactions from Registro Público to separate hype from reality in Panama's most talked-about neighborhood.
lakilé · April 2026
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
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
Banks don't advertise foreclosures. But Registro Público records every embargo and remate. Here's what the data reveals.
lakilé · March 2026
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
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