Living in a strata in Vancouver offers plenty of benefits for many people. Having stringent rules governing your building to ensure the safety and security of residents is something a lot of individuals take comfort in. Understanding how your financial contribution or monthly strata fees are being designated plays a significant role to the care and…
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In Vancouver, if your building was built approximately between 1982 to 1999 it may have required rain-screening technology. This was the so called "leaky condo" era. Let's dive into what rain screen is. First off, what is rain screening? You can’t really point to a rainscreen, because it isn’t a thing — it’s a system.…
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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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If you’ve tuned into the news today, you’ve probably heard that there are new mortgage rules coming into effect on January 1st. 2019. Please note that even though you may have a preapproval, you will be subject to the new regulations if you have an accepted offer after January 1, 2019. Over the next week you’ll…
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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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Welcome to Fairview Fairview is the area just over the Granville bridge spanning from Burrard Street to Cambie Street between False Creek and 16th Ave and offering breathtaking city and mountain views. The Fairview are was originally a primeval rain forest until the opening of the Moodyville and Hastings Mills on Burrard Inlet…
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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…
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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