Vancouver Housing Market October 2020 Report VANCOUVER, BC – November 3, 2020 – Home sale and new listing activity remained at near record levels across Metro Vancouver* in October. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,687 in October 2020, a 29 per cent increase…
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How to Declutter Your Home and Sell It Learn how to declutter your home and sell your home fast! Home staging helps buyers picture themselves living in the home they view. Decluttering items and removing things that are distracting helps this whole set up! Last week we posted our 5 Top Tips for Staging a…
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Condo maintenance is great for homeowners who are looking for an easier solution to home owning. Typically condo maintenance fees cover a lot of maintenance required which means less responsibility for a condo owner. So how much are maintenance fees and how are they calculated? Who is responsible for maintaining a condo? This post will…
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What is a sump pump? A sump pump is a device used to remove water that has accumulated in the lowest point of your house, commonly found in basements or crawl spaces. These sump pumps are very useful to avoid flooding when heavy rains or snowstorms bring excess water to your home. How do sump…
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What is the BC Foreign Buyers Tax? The BC Foreign Buyers Tax is a 20% tax added to the Property Transfer Tax when a foreign citizen or non-permanent resident of Canada purchases a residential property in Metro Vancouver. History of the BC Foreign Buyers Tax This tax was added as a part of Bill 28,…
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Vancouver Housing Market July 2020 Report VANCOUVER, BC – August 5, 2020 – Home buyer and seller activity in Metro Vancouver* exceeded historical levels in July. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqZ8dOBVlrs Metro Vancouver housing market sees steady summer activity Home buyer and seller activity in Metro Vancouver exceeded historical levels in July. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver…
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So you have an accepted offer on a house and are waiting for subjects to be removed! Many clients wonder what happens after subjects are removed. We will be guiding you step by step on what to expect once subjects are removed. What are subjects? Subjects are part of the terms and conditions in the…
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Buying a home comes with a lot of responsibility and a lot of costs. In this blog, we run through various hidden costs to expect when buying a home. It’s important to be aware of these costs before making one of the biggest purchases in your life. There’s more to just the downpayment and a…
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What is the MLS Home Price Index? The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) explains what the MLS Home Price Index is and how realtors leverage this tool to help clients make informed real estate decisions. Watch the video below for an explanation from CREA and continue reading to learn how I use the MLS HPI…
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What is radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that escapes from the ground and can accumulate in buildings. It is a colourless, odorless gas created by the breakdown of Radium. It cannot be seen or smelt so the only way to know it's there is to carry out a special test. How dangerous…
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