The COVID pandemic has had an interesting affect on the real estate market in British Columbia over the past couple of years. And while real estate sales peaked in many areas of the province in 2021/2022, most areas are now seeing the flip side of this trend with prices dropping and inventory staying on the…
The real estate market is generally always evolving. In Vancouver and other major centres in Canada, the market has remained strong throughout the pandemic, however, prices have been softening and sales are taking a little longer than during the peak times in 2021/2022. Sales According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), January…
Living in a Strata titled property comes with certain rules, obligations and other ownership considerations regarding what an owner can do and what they may be required to do. If you are contemplating the purchase of a Strata unit (apartment or townhome), there are several things to look for when reviewing the documents. 1- Bylaws…
While this seems like a simple question, the reality is quite complex. We’ll start with a review of the basics surrounding Strata properties. What Is It? A STRATA PROPERTY is comprised of a group of individual lots or units, owned by different individuals, which together form part of a larger entity (the Corporation). Each Strata…
Commencing January 1, 2023, the Canadian Government enacted legislation which severely restricts the purchase of residential real estate by “non-Canadians” for a period of two (2) years. This legislation is known as the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property By Non-Canadians. This law was designed to temper the rapidly increasing home prices, while also…
This poses an interesting question so let’s take a look at how a discount realtor is actually very similar to a full-service realtor. Full-Service Realtor A full-service realtor will usually provide a free market evaluation to determine the appropriate selling price. Once that is established, they’ll: list your home on the MLS ® system; arrange…
Just as not all traditional, full-service, real estate brokerages are the same, neither are discount brokerages. And while discount brokerages may have some negative misconceptions surrounding them, here’s why hiring a real estate agent from a discount brokerage can be a great idea: Top Performing Realtors Most realtors, whether they work at a traditional, full-service…
We all like to think our home is the best one in the neighborhood and we can get the highest price out there. To improve your chances of succeeding in this, here are some steps to follow: 1. Clean up. Although it can be time-consuming, make sure your home is clean and tidy at all…
Real estate prices continue to soar and with that, traditional commissions being paid to the real estate professionals involved with the purchase or sale of a home continue to rise. If you are the seller, this means your costs increase exponentially depending on the price your home sells for. Hiring a discount real estate brokerage…
How do you estimate the value of your home and why does it matter? Estimating the value of your home is not a one size fits all formula. There are a lot of different factors that go into determining the value of a home such as: Size – is your home typical of others in…
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