what would you do with extra $330K ?
Posted on Apr 27, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
In July 2022 CMHC released a report that found government charges represent more than 20% of the cost of building a new home. Urban Development Institute study 'Taxing Growth' found that over 29% of the purchase price of a typical 2-bedroom home in Vancouver is made up of government fees and charges, with the City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, the...
o0ps!...I did it again
Posted on Mar 21, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
We woke up to yet another bank acquisition UBS buying rival Credit Suisse. Is this a red flag spurred by SBV collapse? Is this a copycat of the 2008 stock market crush due to global banking crisis? This and much more below and most important; What does it mean to you as a Canadian consumer?
Deep in the footnotes, CIBC reported that $52-billion wort...
How to use Google to find out “How is the market” ?
Posted on Feb 18, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
Now this is rhetorical question but we live in the world where info is readily available just by using Google or other search engine platforms. Most people want quick answers without checking the validity or fact check of the info they consume which unfortunately became the bases for decision process. Easier is not always better.
What else Google is...
What else Google is...
How to Prepare Your Pet for the Move
Posted on Jan 29, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
buyers don'ts
Posted on Jan 12, 2023 in Selling and Buying Advice
1. Don't hold out for the 'perfect ' house - there isn't one.
2. Don't forget that compromise and prioritization are necessary elements in home buying.
3. Don't buy before you do some comparative shopping, especially if you are new to the area.
4. Don't write an unrealistic offer or you will be helping someone else's offer look good.
5. Don't hesitate...
watch this video if you plan on buying a house in 2023
Posted on Dec 14, 2022 in Selling and Buying Advice
