Home Inspections Explained
Posted on Nov 29, 2024 in Selling and Buying Advice
Congratulations on Your Accepted Offer! Now, Let's Talk Home InspectionsYou’ve got an accepted offer on a home—exciting times ahead! But now comes the next important step: the home inspection. For first-time buyers, this process can be full of questions. What does a home inspector do? How do you choose the right one? And could you save money by ask...
A Shift in the Market: From Challenges to #Opportunities for sellers and buyers
Posted on Nov 12, 2024 in Selling and Buying Advice
Summary;
In the past two years, we've seen a dramatic shift in the economic landscape. Inflation has largely been brought under control, but new challenges are emerging: labour market pressures, rising debt burdens, and a wave of new housing policies from all levels of government. Understanding the shifting factors is key to making informed decision...
Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Property
Posted on Oct 20, 2024 in Selling and Buying Advice
When purchasing real estate, conducting thorough due diligence is essential. The extent of this research varies by property type, but here are critical considerations to discuss with your real estate professional before making a deposit.
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1. Lot Size: Check the lot size on vanmap.ca to ensure it matches COV records. For accuracy, c...
land assembly's
Posted on Nov 27, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
That's how most people feel when they hear the term land assembly. Most people know it means purchase of 2-3 or more homes in a row to build more density housing but in fact it's very detailed topic for most people to understand hence developers have several professionals in staff to asses project viability and development process. The reason for t...
When is a good time to get into real estate market.. again?
Posted on Nov 10, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
If you've been considering getting into the real estate market, you may be wondering when the best time is to dive in. While timing the market perfectly is nearly impossible, there are certain indicators and factors that can help guide your decision. In this informative and entertaining piece, we'll explore some key considerations to help you deter...
minimum crf contribution as of nov 1st 2023
Posted on Oct 04, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
Starting November 1, 2023 strata corporations must contribute a minimum amount to their contingency reserve fund (CRF) annually. The amount of the annual contribution must be at least 10% of the total amount budgeted for operating expenses (the operating fund). This change will only come into effect after voted on at next AGM.
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