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…
Read Morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnOcweHaQOk&feature=youtu.be Back on Breakfast Television to talk top mistakes buyers and sellers make with Riaz. The market is changing and avoiding these mistakes can get you ahead as either a buyer or a seller. Watch the video or read the highlights below. Highlights for sellers: Interview several agents! Ask for references, look at testimonials, understand…
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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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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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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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Continuing our series on Vancouver’s neighbourhoods this week we look into the history of Coal Harbour. Nestled on the edge of Vancouver overlooking Burrard Inlet and surrounded by the Sea wall, Stanley Park and downtown’s shopping and entertainment districts, Coal Harbour real estate offers some of the best (and most expensive) views in all of…
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The wonders of technology mean that you as a home owner can all the benefits of home staging without the hassle and cost. With physical staging ranging upwards of $2,500 it can be off-putting to consider having your home professionally staged despite the added value it offers when trying to secure a sale. While physical…
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