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Will Your Home Remodel Pay Off? Where To Put Your Renovation Dollars...

Posted on Apr 23, 2016


The renovation business is thriving!

Renovating certain areas of your home is one way to increase the overall value. It also improves the functionality of the space and personalizes the home to the your liking. By electing the right project to enhance the space, as well as the property value, some or all of the expenses involved in the renovation, c...

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Affordable North Vancouver Condos!?!?

Posted on Mar 24, 2016

There is no disputing that the Greater Vancouver market is HOT HOT HOT! With the current real estate fervour, comes a high price tag for most properties listed on the market.
This can seem discouraging to first time home buyers and those who may not have the budget allowing one to purchase many of the homes currently for sale.

Believe it or not, I...

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Buying and Selling Canadian Property: An Overview and FAQ for Non-Residents

Posted on Mar 06, 2016

This topic seems to come up often in the media as of late so I thought I would address some of the rules and considerations associated with non-resident home ownership in Canada.



There are currently no restrictions for non-residents purchasing real estate in Canada.
The following taxes will, however, be owed on the transactions:

1. Good and Services T...

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Buying in a Seller's Market

Posted on Feb 21, 2016


A seller’s market describes an area or a period of time where there are more people looking to buy homes than there are people who are selling their homes. In this type of environment, buyers do not want to be caught off guard. Sellers are more likely to receive multiple bids, increasing the level of competition between buyers for a particular home...

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Depreciation Reports: What Are They and Are They Necessary ?

Posted on Jan 25, 2016

In December 2011, the government of BC implemented new requirements for Strata Depreciation Reports. Currently, strata corporations are required to obtain these reports every three years unless they have an annual 3/4 vote to waive this requirement or have four or less units in the strata.




What is a Depreciation Report?

This report is a planning tool...

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North Vancouver December 2015 Snapshot

Posted on Jan 14, 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

December 2015 rounded out an especially busy year for real estate agents throughout Greater Vancouver.  

In 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...

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