BC’s government continues to take action to combat the housing crisis and impose laws to ensure transparency in the real estate market. Enter the Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register (CSAIR), managed by the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia. This register will help the government track those who are not paying…
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If you’ve tuned into the news today, you’ve probably heard that there are new mortgage rules coming into effect on January 1st. 2019. Please note that even though you may have a preapproval, you will be subject to the new regulations if you have an accepted offer after January 1, 2019. Over the next week you’ll…
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Real Estate Investing Investing in Real Estate is a buzzed about option for millennial's looking to create passive income and make their money grow. It can be a very successful money-making strategy - if you do it right. There are a lot of things to consider when you look to make your first investment and…
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Welcome to Fairview Fairview is the area just over the Granville bridge spanning from Burrard Street to Cambie Street between False Creek and 16th Ave and offering breathtaking city and mountain views. The Fairview are was originally a primeval rain forest until the opening of the Moodyville and Hastings Mills on Burrard Inlet…
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The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver sent out their October Market report this week and it can be said that things are looking a little grim. Home sale activity remains below long term averages with home listings at a four year high. Home sales are down 34.9% from October 2017. They are…
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Selling a Home with a Public Guardian in Trust (PGT) I recently sold a home which was under Public Guardian in Trust, this means that the PGT as a corporation had taken over the legal proceedings of the home in order to protect the interests of the home owner who may not be capable due…
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Convection Ovens When touring homes many Realtors highlight the convection oven that the kitchen includes. We all say that is great and then we we leave the home or condo we have just toured I often am asked ..." so, what is a convection oven?!" The definition; a cooking device that heats food by the…
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Speculation Tax There has been a lot of back and forth on the new Speculation tax in BC. Aiming to combat high vacancy rates and wealth migration, the tax is one of many steps the government is taking to address Vancouver’s housing crisis. The tax is designed for homeowners who do not live in their…
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About Peat Bogs in Vancouver when it comes to Real Estate Have you ever been driving through East Van and noticed that the houses seem to have a quirky angle to them? Or the sidewalks look like they are sinking? If so you have probably experienced Vancouver’s peat bog areas. These peat bogs came about…
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The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) has just released their market update for September and it has me considering the current market. Knowing the market is key to successful sales and allows me to price competitively and get the best possible outcome for my client’s. I also recommend that my client’s have a up…
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