NEW TAX IN B.C. FOR FOREIGN HOME BUYERS The B.C. government plans to tax foreigners who buy residential property in the Vancouver area – an announcement that follows months of pressure to addre…
How To Avoid Online Scams When Selling Your Home Privately
When it comes to online fraud, it’s always best to err on the side of caution. As a property seller, the fact that you are selling such a high-priced asset makes you more of a target for scammers than…
The BC Government’s Foreign Buyer Tax: Too Little Too Late
On Monday, July 26, 2016, B.C Premier, Christy Clark, announced legislation to introduce a 15 per cent tax on foreigners purchasing residential real estate in metro Vancouver. The move comes in the wa…
3 Ways To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
So you went through with it – you bought a home and have a mortgage (congratulations!) – now, how do you pay it off as fast as possible? I’m sure the mortgage document you signed for 25 years seemed t…
Real Estate Buzz Words – The Untold Story
Who hasn’t found a house online and after reading the description, fell in love. No doubt that a story can be told with a few “artistic liberties” that tend to stretch the truth. There is no hiding th…
11 Packing Tips To Make Moving a Breeze
This situation happens more than most like to admit; moving day is only a few weeks away and suddenly you realize how much stuff you need to pack. It can be a bit overwhelming but don’t worry, you can…
The Top 5 Things You Need To Know in Real Estate This Week. July 17-22, 2016.
1. Foreign Housing Not To Blame For Housing Price Increases? There are four key reasons housing prices have soared in Vancouver and Toronto over the last two decades, according to a report released by…
Five Products That Could Change Home Cleaning Forever
As technology advances, it allows us to leave some of the more tedious tasks to machines. We have self driving cars, aerial drones that fly themselves, and industrial robots that do tough factory jobs…
Three Ways To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
So you went through with it – you bought a home and have a mortgage (congratulations!) – now, how do you pay it off as fast as possible? I’m sure the mortgage document you signed for 25 years seemed t…
11 Must-Have Products to Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior
Have you been looking for some new additions to your yard this summer? Look no further. We’ve compiled a list of pretty cool items that will take your outdoor space to the next level! 1. A cool …