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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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…
Read Morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ43jvctXRY Leo Wilk shares his insider knowledge on how to price your home for sale in the current market. In this market pricing your home properly is key to selling. With more competition on the market it can be hard to know what to price your home at to stand out from the competition. Price…
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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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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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Affordable housing seems to be the talk of the town lately. Young buyers want more options, home owners want to maintain their value and everyone wants to know what the City of Vancouver is doing to keep people living in the city and enjoying the beauty and amenity of one of the worlds…
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Assigning Presale Condos or Townhomes With many assignments sales happening in the Vancouver Real Estate Market it is good to learn as much as possible before you decide to invest in a pre-sale purchase or ‘Assign’ your pre-sale at a later date. The definition: “An Assignment is a legal sales transaction whereby the Original Purchaser…
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