Buying and selling real estate can be a stressful process. I recently sold my investment property and it was a great reminder of what our clients go through when they sell. No matter how many homes I’ve bought and sold with clients, it’s not the same when you’re going through it yourself. I want to …
One of the most common mistakes we see sellers make is contacting their REALTOR® one to two weeks before they want to put their home up for sale. We have many clients who reach out and say “I didn’t want to waste your time until I knew I was ready,” not realizing that there is …
The assessed value of a home or property in British Columbia is determined by the local government for the purpose of calculating property taxes. It is based on a variety of factors such as the size, location, and age of the property, as well as recent sales of similar properties in the area. The assessed …
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1. Options Mortgage brokers have a database of lenders and mortgage rates and they will do the shopping around for you. A bank is limited, and can only offer you theri own line of products and rates. Brokers may be able to negotiate a better rate for you than your bank depending on the lender. …
Since buying and selling real estate is considered an essential service, we have adapted our practices to adhere to local public health guidelines. Here are some of the top changes that have taken place: 1. Masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing Just like going to any retail store, we have to wear masks, maintain …
This blog was originally written during the hot market of 2016 when Saira attempted to purchase a home for herself and competed against eight other buyers who wanted the same home. Here are her tips for being prepared and how to keep your cool in a hot market! 1. Know what you want! One …
