Preparing for a Home Inspection: Advice for Sellers
Posted on Sep 27, 2015
The majority of the home inspection preparation rests on the shoulders of the property seller. No home is perfect and home inspectors will undoubtedly find things that need to be addressed during the inspection. You can, however, reduce the length of that laundry list by going through the house with your toolkit (or handyman) ahead of time.
Here are...
Fall Home Maintenance
Posted on Sep 25, 2015
Summer is officially over. The kids are back at school and our lives fall back into more of a routine again. This is the perfect time to take care of things around the house that can make a big difference for you and your home. The majority of the tasks listed on the attached checklist are generally within the ability of the average person. If, how...
Property Transfer Tax
Posted on Sep 22, 2015
WHAT IS IT?
When buying a home in the province of BC, the buyer will automatically be responsible for paying the Property Transfer Tax. The tax amount is calculated on the fair market value of the home or property. This tax is different from the property tax. Property taxes are paid on an annual basis for services provided by local government.
HOW MU...
Selling Your Vancouver Condo: An In-Depth Look
Posted on Sep 07, 2015
There are some distinct differences that come with selling a condo vs a house, especially in a hot market like Vancouver's. Here is a step by step guide on what you can expect while going through the process of selling your condo:
1. Decide When to Sell
- Time of year - As with all types of property there are certain times throughout the year that lend...