If you’re new to real estate, then the title of this article might make your head spin. But special levies (also known as special assessments) are important to understand. They can cause major problems and hurt you financially if you are not aware of what they are. For example, if a special levy was passed…
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Canadian Real Estate Sales Rise Over 12% From Last Year Canadian real estate sales showed massive growth compared to the past few years. CREA reported 47,793 sales in July, up 0.07% from the month before. This represents an increase of 12.60% compared to the same month last year. Yes, that is a very substantial increase…
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Foreign Buyer's Tax and What To Expect First of all what is Foreign Buyer's Tax? It is part of Bill 28, explained below. Bill 28, the Miscellaneous Statutes (Housing Priority Initiatives) Amendment Act, 2016, came into force on August 2, 2016. The law was introduced after calls urging the British Columbia provincial government to intervene in the…
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Top 5 Things to Do in Yaletown #1. Enjoy Feasting and Drinking at Award Wining Restaurants This is the only area in Vancouver that you can enjoy year round patio season! Don't worry about the winter, the patios are covered and heated. Sip on some of the cities finest cocktails or local craft beers or…
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It seems, yet again, that hardwood flooring is one of the most sought after 'must haves'. What about laminate flooring? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between hardwood and laminate? Do you think that one is much more expensive than the other, or that one looks cheap? Is there a best option? If…
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There has been speculation for quite some time now about where exactly the entrance is for the Arbutus Station. The western terminus station, Arbutus Station, of the underground extension of SkyTrain’s Millennium Line will be Broadway & Arbutus Street. The open plaza space adjacent to Arbutus Greenway and BC Liquor Store was originally intended to be reserved…
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Do You Know the Major Differences Between Common Property & Limited Common Property? Thankfully, we do and are here to help and inform you in every area of Real Estate. When purchasing a condo or an apartment you are purchasing an interest in land and becoming a tenant in common. Common property is owned collectively…
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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