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Here are some of my top tips to save you time and money when selling your home: As the market shifts, if you let your agent advertise your home at a low price that you don’t want, you will just attract buyers at a low […]
It takes time and effort to get everything in order to purchase a property (see my step-by-step guide here). Starting with getting your documents to your lender for approval, answering their questions, waiting on credit checks (and sometimes finding a “surprise” that needs to be […]
Vancouver’s tax on empty homes will bring in $30-million of revenue in its first year, but that will come from only a tiny proportion of homeowners. More than 5,000 properties out of 8,500 deemed vacant by city staff received exemptions under rules of the new […]
Solid contracts = solid results Why are Purchase and Sale Agreements are so Important in Real Estate Transactions? There is A LOT at stake in a real estate transaction. What is included or omitted within a contract can be the difference between a smooth transaction or […]
Asking these questions will save you time and money in the long run: How long have you been selling real estate? Have you received any disciplinary actions or complaints during this time? What is the percent of Sellers compared to Buyers that you serve? May […]
Best Padlocks: Not All Locks Are Created Equal You walk to your shed or storgae locker and notice that something seems off. Your padlock is on the ground and the door is open. Suddenly it hits you: someone has broken in. Your privacy has been […]
Proper staging makes a home feel spacious, tasteful, and inviting to the broadest range of buyers. Magic happens behind the scenes when a home is well styled! Before & After: Simplify and brighten the living room with lighter paint and furniture, expose the handsome windows, and remove more […]
Many police departments share their crime data with the public. See what’s happening near your home with the resources below. “Heat maps” The latest Vancouver Police Crime Data Port Moody Police Department Crime Maps New Westminster Crime Maps City of Richmond Crime Maps Surrey RCMP […]
First Time Home Buyers’ Program The First Time Home Buyers’ Program reduces or eliminates the amount of property transfer tax you pay when you purchase your first home. If you qualify for the program, you may be eligible for either a full or partial exemption from the […]
Tax deferment is a low interest loan program that helps qualified B.C. homeowners pay their annual property taxes on their principal residence. Here’s how it works: Receive your annual property tax notice Confirm you qualify for one of the tax deferment programs Make sure your […]