It’s common for sellers and buyers to negotiate the asking price when it comes to home selling/buying. Why? Because as a buyer, you’ll want the most you can get, and as a buyer, you’re going to want to get the best price possible and not overpay a ridiculous amount for your future home. Negotiating the…
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Heat Pumps. Two words you often hear in the housing industry that usually fly over your head. What exactly is a heat pump and how does it work? Today is the day you will finally understand what one is and how they can raise the resale value of your home significantly. What…
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How much is your home worth? Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a very different answer. One way to gauge a home’s value is to schedule a home inspection. A home inspector examines all the most important areas of a home—the HVAC system, the roof, the foundation—to assess its overall condition and potential issues. …
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What brings you to Vancouver? Is it the coastal scenery and towering mountains? Maybe it’s the mild climate, which Vancouver residents enjoy year-round. Or maybe it’s the real estate market, which is bigger than ever. Perhaps you already live here, but you’re looking to relocate to a different area of the city. No matter the…
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Ready to sell your home? Once everything is said and done, you won’t get exactly what the buyer paid for it—you’ll need to factor the closing costs into your profit margins. There are a few additional fees associated with selling a home, from closing costs to real estate commission. In 2021, the average home sale…
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VANCOUVER, Canada - Leo Wilk Real Estate owner and founder, Leo Wilk, is delighted to announce that he has recently been accepted as an Engel & Völkers private office advisor. This position is only offered to realtors who have the required level of expertise and discretion that their select client base demands, and to be…
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Every year, you get a letter from BC Assessment that states the assessed value of your home. But property owners are often let down when they receive their BC Assessment letter; if the value is lower than expected, they fear that this price is what their home would actually sell for. Here’s what many sellers…
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It’s that time of year again: Tax time. Each year, your property taxes increase. That’s why you need a property with a growing market value to outpace it. Is it time to sell your home and search for a new investment opportunity? You pay your taxes as required, but you might not know how they’re…
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Finally, your house is ready to sell. You’ve invested thousands into improving your property and refreshing its aesthetic. When you find the right buyer, you know you’ll get a great price for it. But now you’re stuck on another problem: When should you list it for sale? The Vancouver housing market is in a constant…
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Today we are sharing a helpful article for preparing to move into a pre-sale home. So you bought a pre-sale home and your pre-sale move-in day is approaching! That can be a stressful time as with any move. Our friends over at MLA Canada share four helpful tips when it comes to getting ready for…
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