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So Why So Much Paperwork?

Posted on Feb 21, 2019 in Selling Vancouver Real Estate

Why So Much Paperwork?
Should you be looking to Buy and/or Sell a property here in Vancouver, well in BC for that matter, there will be a process you will be required to follow. Of course there is the search, writing an offer, listing contracts and so on and so forth, but there are will also be other paperwork which you will be presented with. It ca...

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Special Assessments & Levies when Selling?

Posted on Feb 14, 2019 in Buying Vancouver Real Estate

Special Assessments/Levies When Selling?
If you have not heard of the term ‘Special Assessment’ or ‘Special Levy’ it’s high time you new what these terms meant. To cut to the chase, people usually associate these terms with an owner paying more money.

Right off the bat, we will point out, these terms only apply to Strata properties. So you townhouses...

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Buying a Tenanted Home!

Posted on Feb 07, 2019 in Buying Vancouver Real Estate

You’ve made, or want to make, a cheeky little purchase in the Real Estate Market! But at the last minute your Realtor hits you with ‘This unit is tenanted’. What are you to do?!?!

In a city like Vancouver, we come across this A LOT! It’s a highly desirable area and unlike London or LA, a large amount of people can afford to rent in our city - from y...

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How subjects & timing can assist you in securing the sale! 

Posted on Feb 01, 2019

As a seller, getting offers and negotiating can be a tight line between getting what you want and blowing the deal up all together.

On one hand, of course you want the best deal and a deal that works for you. On the other, you appreciate offers are not flying in left right and centre anymore, so are cautious of over doing it. This is a very very ver...

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What is a Depreciation Report & why is it important? 

Posted on Jan 28, 2019

Depreciation Reports
When it comes to buying your home, you’re going to likely get an email from your REALTOR with a bunch of documents. In there somewhere could be a cheeky little document called a Depreciation Report.

What is it?
Good question, I’m glad you asked! A Depreciation Report is a lengthy document which will cover the integrity and lifespa...

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Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand and under is so HOT right now!

Posted on Jan 15, 2019


Sorry for the constant pop culture references (Zoolander by the way.) Anyone who has been following the market, or seen the recent stats released from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board, will know the market slowed down significantly in December. Both Listings and Sales declined substantially. Is this a sign of the market ? Yes and No is the s...

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