Staging your home is a great strategy to get it sold. A staged home gives a good first impression when potential buyers come through. Generally, it helps sell your home faster and for a slightly higher price. Today we run through 5 top tips on staging your home to help you sell your home. Tip…
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Condo maintenance is great for homeowners who are looking for an easier solution to home owning. Typically condo maintenance fees cover a lot of maintenance required which means less responsibility for a condo owner. So how much are maintenance fees and how are they calculated? Who is responsible for maintaining a condo? This post will…
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Buying a home for the first time is a daunting task. With so many factors to consider, the process is no small feat for a first time homebuyer. We cover the top 3 biggest mistakes first time homebuyers make and provide advice on how to avoid making them. 1) Not being prepared to buy The…
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A UBC leasehold property is a property on the university land that has been rented to a developer. UBC leasehold properties are a great purchase to make in the Vancouver real estate market. Provincial law prohibits UBC from selling freehold properties. Not many people are aware of this. But what exactly does that mean? This…
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What is a sump pump? A sump pump is a device used to remove water that has accumulated in the lowest point of your house, commonly found in basements or crawl spaces. These sump pumps are very useful to avoid flooding when heavy rains or snowstorms bring excess water to your home. How do sump…
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Buying a Vancouver home or investment? Applying for an exemption and have questions? What is the BC Foreign Buyers Tax? The BC Foreign Buyers Tax is a 20% tax added to the Property Transfer Tax when a foreign citizen or non-permanent resident of Canada purchases a residential property in Metro Vancouver. History of the BC…
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VANCOUVER, BC – August 5, 2020 – Home buyer and seller activity in Metro Vancouver* exceeded historical levels in July. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqZ8dOBVlrs Metro Vancouver housing market sees steady summer activity Home buyer and seller activity in Metro Vancouver exceeded historical levels in July. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales…
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So you have an accepted offer on a house and are waiting for subjects to be removed! Many clients wonder what happens after subjects are removed. We will be guiding you step by step on what to expect once subjects are removed. What are subjects? Subjects are part of the terms and conditions in the…
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When buying a property with a strata, there are several documents to read before your purchase. Buyers should read through these documents to determine the status of the strata and make an informed purchase decision. Today, we will run through how to review strata documents as a buyer and what you should look for in…
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Buying a home comes with a lot of responsibility and a lot of costs. In this blog, we run through various hidden costs to expect when buying a home. It’s important to be aware of these costs before making one of the biggest purchases in your life. There’s more to just the downpayment and a…
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