The First Time Home Buyers Program reduces or eliminates the amount of property transfer tax assigned as payment when you purchase your first home. If you are eligible for qualification, you may be partially or fully exempt from taxation on your purchase. Before we get to the exciting news of saving you cash on your…
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Vancouver is easily one of the most desirable places to live in the country, and there's plenty of good reason for it. We have everything you could ask for: scenic nature, mild climate (especially for Canada!), culture and all the amenities of a bustling metropolis. Where else can you be in the thick of city…
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What do you want when selling your home? Most people want to get their asking price in a reasonable amount of time and for the process to be relatively smooth. That's the ideal scenario and unfortunately selling your home or property may not go exactly as you expected. However there are some things you can do…
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Metro Vancouver home buyers set a record pace in February Vancouver Real Estate Market Report - February 2016 Last month was the highest selling February on record for the Metro Vancouver housing market. Residential property sales in the region totalled 4,172 in February 2016, an increase of 36.3 per cent from the 3,061 sales recorded…
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Obviously, when you are looking to buy a home, the first thing you are looking for is “the perfect home”. But it seems that the definition of "perfect" is different for different types of people! To some, buying a turn-key house is the ideal option, and they wouldn’t even entertain the thought of the purchase…
Read MoreVancouver Real Estate Update - January 2016 Home buyer activity remains at near record levels across the Metro Vancouver housing market. Residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,519 in January 2016, an increase of 31.7 per cent from the 1,913 sales recorded in January 2015 and a 10.9 per cent decline compared to December…
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10 Reasons Vancouver Condo Living is Great When it comes to condos- I know the ins, outs, secrets, and everything in between. Nothing can get past me when it comes to finding the right condo for you and negotiating the perfect deal for your budget. However, I know there are other realtors out there that…
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Vancouver Real Estate Market Update - Dec 2015 Supply v.s Demand = Vancouver Real Estate Market Records….! In a year when the number of homes listed for sale was below historical averages, home sales in Vancouver set a new record once again. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that 2015 home sales…
Read MoreIn a year when the number of homes listed for sale was below historical averages, actual home sales in Metro Vancouver set a new record. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that 2015 home sales were the highest annual total in REBGV history. This was powered early in the year by four…
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Home Flaws Hurting Your Resale Value Curious why I’m rambling on about resale value again? In my last post, we covered the elements that added resale value to your home, but are you familiar with what could be killing it? What works for you might not work for others, so when it comes to upgrading your…
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