Real Estate News & Articles

Orchard - Richmond, harvest true value and incentives

2011-11-03

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What is an Engineer's Report

2011-11-03

Other When you sell a property in BC you're required to prepare a Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) so potential buyers are aware of any possible defects in the property. You, as a seller, must not conceal any defects you're aware of. If …

Is it wise to downsize?

2011-11-03

Julie Cazzin Other Five years ago, Bill and Karen Fung started planning for one of the most important days of their lives—the day they would both leave their full-time jobs for good and begin enjoying the long unstructured days of a c…

The Home Inspection -- Whose Responsibility Is It?

2011-11-03

Other An interesting article from the Toronto Star illustrated the various roles in a home inspection. Four months after the home inspection and two months after closing, it was obvious that Glenda Halliwell’s new home had some major …

Leasehold - Freehold - Co-op Ownership Explanasion

2011-10-29

Other Freehold A freehold interest (also known as a fee simple) is the more precise term for what we ordinarily refer to as ownership of a property.  The owner of the freehold interest has full use and control of the land and the build…

Marihuana Grow Operations - British Columbia

2011-10-28

Other Address City Prov Location Type Quantity & Type Date 18974 92 Ave Surrey BC Residence 730 marihuana plants 2010-10-05 8945 Harvie Rd Surrey BC Residence 317 marihuana plants 2010-10-19 8577 165 St Surrey BC Residence 544 marihuana…

Marihuana Grow Operations - British Columbia

2011-10-28

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House Prices Across Canada on a 9-Month Roll

2011-10-27

Other The Teranet-National Bank House Price Index™ for August 2011 shows a continuing upward trend in the price of single-family homes across Canada. The index showed a gain of 0.9 per cent, the fifth time in its nine-month rise that …

SOMETIMES THE MARKET GIVETH AND SOMETIMES THE MARKET TAKETH AWAY!

2011-10-27

Other On Vancouver’s west side, the single family detached market is currently experiencing some price softness. Property listings on MLS have increased to 872 homes listed for sale. This time last year, there were about 600 homes lis…

Bank of Canada turns gloomy on economy, hints interest rates to stay low

2011-10-25

Julian Beltrame Other OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is hinting that it will need to keep interest rates super low for an extended period to stimulate an economy being battered by a sharp global downturn and rising risks. As expected, the cent…

Where are you most likely to reach more prospects?

2011-10-20

Other Ask yourself this simple question….which is greater….the number of prospects that view my website ……or the number of prospects that see my signs, print media and marketing materials? Granted, you might argu…

How many times do you go up against your best competitor for a listing?

2011-10-20

Other Let’s frame this discussion with a hypothetical situation.  You are competing for a listing in your market.  The property will sell for around $400,000.  The commission for selling this listing is 3%, therefore a …

Do your Current QR Codes deliver a Mobile Open House Experience from your signs and ads?

2011-10-20

Other These days, QR codes are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Real Estate! Every day companies like Starbucks, IHOP , Macys and Pepsi put the genius of the QR code to work in order to engage their customers and promo…

More Canadians than Chinese buy Dubai property

2011-10-19

hey invested about Dh924.08million in first six months this year Parag Deulgaonkar Other While the Chinese have found a place among the top buyers of buildings/villas in Dubai, surprisingly, it is the Canadians who are investing a lot in th…

'Smishing' scammers may hit cells

2011-10-18

Other TINTON FALLS , N.J. - Brion Sever received an automated voice mail message on his cellphone last week that caught him off guard. It contained an alert that his Wells Fargo bank account had been compromised. Sever knew better. As a Mon…

River District Refreshed

2011-10-16

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Before buying condo, check condo maintenance records

2011-10-14

Verify amount of contingency fund and money for emergencies Deb Abbey Van. Courier Leaky condos aren't the only challenge buyers face. Another issue that affects all condominium developments is maintenance. If a condo was built prior to the…

Ascend, 8655 160 Street, Surrey, BC

2011-10-13

Other Ascend by Fifth Ave Marketing Welcome to Ascend – a sophisticated collection of contemporary 1 and 2 bedroom condominiums that have been thoughtfully designed and impeccably finished. This stylishly inspired community, rising ab…

The Drive, 1330 Marine Drive , North Vancouver, BC

2011-10-13

Other The Drive by Onni Life’s just better here. Maybe it’s the views, the towering trees, or that distinctly North Shore way of life, but few other places in the lower mainland are as revered and adored by residents and visitor…

Ora, 6951 Elmbridge Way, Richmond, BC

2011-10-13

Other Ora by Onni Discover a new community. Discovera a hub of vitality and natural splendour . This is the new Richmond Ora Condos in the Richmond Oval Village by Onni . Discover your new home now! Introducing the new Ora Richmond Oval con…

Suter Brook, 395 Capilano Road, Port Moody, BC

2011-10-13

Other Suter Brook by Onni A vibrant social centre , A multi-cultural hub. An all-encompassing neighbourhood with the safety and spirit of real community. With trendy shops, delicious eateries and cafes, financial institutions, professional …

Shaughnessy on Lions Park, 2789 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC

2011-10-13

Other Shaughnessy by Onni Some of the great features of the Shaughnessy Port Coquitlam condo high-rise includes the massive floor to ceiling windows in addition to the natural surroundings of the park situated just next door. This is the fi…

Roycroft, 1153 Kensal Place, Coquitlam, BC

2011-10-13

Other Polygon Roycroft Homes Ltd . Tucked away inside Polygon’s landmark master-planned community of Windsor Gate in Coquitlam Town Centre, you’ll find Roycroft , the newest collection of apartment residences. This limited colle…

Georgia, Como Lake at Emerson, West Coquitlam, BC

2011-10-13

Other Georgia by MAC Marketing Solutions History’s Great Architecture, Today’s Modern Kitchens. GEORGIA ’s West Coquitlam location is just minutes from great educational options for students of all ages. The schools nearby…