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Home buyers: 5 tips to prepare for a busy market
Friday, May 14, 2021
Home buyers: 5 tips to prepare for a busy market
Before you begin home hunting, get prepared using these five simple steps to mitigate your risk so there are no unwanted surprises in one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.
Home Ownership
Home owner grants are now required to be filed with the province
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Home owner grants are now required to be filed with the province
You now need to apply to the province for your home owner grant. Here's what you do.
Home Buying
Q&A with REBGV Chair Taylor Biggar: Tips for home buyers in today’s hectic housing market?
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Q&A with REBGV Chair Taylor Biggar: Tips for home buyers in today’s hectic housing market?
Here's what hopeful home buyers need to know to successfully navigate Metro Vancouver’s hectic housing market.
Home Ownership
What's a non-conforming strata? What you need to know to avoid headaches
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
What's a non-conforming strata? What you need to know to avoid headaches
If you’ve heard the term “non-conforming strata” before, there’s something you should know: There’s no such thing. Find out why.
Home Buying
What are the tax implications of buying a vacation home?
Monday, April 19, 2021
What are the tax implications of buying a vacation home?
Before buying a vacation property, you should be aware of tax implications and other important considerations.
Home Buying
Here are seven strata terms you should know
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Here are seven strata terms you should know
If you’re looking to own a strata home, make sure you’re familiar with related terminology. Here’s a guide to some of those terms.
Home Buying
Federal agency proposes new minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages
Friday, April 9, 2021
Federal agency proposes new minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions began consultation yesterday on a proposed increase to the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages.
Home Ownership
Are BC home owners protected against title fraud?
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Are BC home owners protected against title fraud?
Two rare fraud attempts highlight protection for home owners.
Legislation & Regulations
The Land Owner Transparency Registry – what you need to know
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Land Owner Transparency Registry – what you need to know
To help stop the ‎hidden ownership of real ‎‎estate and prevent money laundering and tax evasion, the BC government has introduced legislation and an owner registry.
Legislation & Regulations
Rent freeze extended; renovictions, disputes addressed in proposed legislation
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Rent freeze extended; renovictions, disputes addressed in proposed legislation
Check the details of the BC government's proposed legislation to extend the residential rent freeze, and other related items.
Home Buying
Buying or selling a home? Here are 4 trends you can expect in today's market
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Buying or selling a home? Here are 4 trends you can expect in today's market
A combination of historically high demand, limited housing supply, and COVID-19 restrictions is changing the way buyers and sellers are operating in Metro Vancouver’s housing market.
Home Ownership
Aging in place: Top tips on how you can adapt your home
Friday, February 12, 2021
Aging in place: Top tips on how you can adapt your home
Whether you’re looking for your ‘forever’ home or already live there, adjusting its design will help make your life easier and safer.
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