December 16, 2014 The District of Tofino and the District of Ucluelet today announced that a collaboration with TELUS, BC Hydro, All Nations Trust Company and the Province of British Columbia will bring improved Internet service to the West Coast of Vancouver Island communities of Ahousaht, Tofino and Ucluelet. Expected to be completed in early […]
Are you hoping to sell your home? Discover some helpful tips in the following article about how to sell a home. Article ran in Popular Mechanics. 9 Things I Learned from Preparing to Sell My Home We put our house on the market last month. This was our first home, which we've lived in for […]
An Overview for Non-Residents wanting to buy or sell Canadian Property from the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Read the full article. Non-Residents Buying Canadian Real Estate There are no restrictions for non-residents purchasing real estate in Canada, though they may become subject to Canadian income tax laws, and will certainly encounter the following taxes […]
By Jean Folger on Investopia A home is usually the single largest investment that a person makes. Most buyers end up spending a great deal of time and energy either searching for or designing "the perfect home" before signing any contracts. Location, price, market trends, property taxes, and the condition of the property are factored into […]
September Sales Activity Reflects Increased Consumer Confidence NANAIMO, BC - Sales activity throughout the Vancouver Island housing market area rose in September, indicating increased consumer confidence and paving the way for strong fall sales. However, since sales in September 2013 were relatively weak, the higher numbers posted last month don’t represent a hotbed of robust […]
British Columbia – Affordability improves, yet still historically strained From RBC's Housing Trends & Affordability Report Housing activity was quite brisk in British Columbia in the second quarter. Home resales (unadjusted for seasonality) rose to a five-year high, while the pace of new listings picked up sufficiently to keep the demand-supply equation in balance. Price […]
Taken from RE/MAX Western Canada's Tips for Selling Your Home LETTING GO OF CLUTTER When prospective buyers walk through your home, they tend to imagine it as if it were their own. You can help them envision their dream space by presenting a clean, clutter-free environment NEW PERSPECTIVE Bring a friend, a RE/MAX professional agent or […]
In a special five part series in the Canadian Real Estate Magazine investor Simmi Wadhera outlines the key lessons she has learned from dealing with property managers and advises fellow landlords on what they should consider before hiring one. Do you know the most critical factor in making the management of your day-to-day real estate […]
Article from the Wall Street Journal By Paul Vieira Focus Is on Risk to Taxpayers OTTAWA—Major changes to the rules governing Canada's mortgage-financing regime aren't in the offing, Canadian Finance Minister Joe Oliver said Sunday, as he played down suggestions Ottawa is looking to force the country's banks to bear more housing risk. Mr. Oliver […]
Article from Fresh Home Magazine Rich or poor, we could all use a little frugality in our lives. After all, who wants to waste money on electricity bills when there are far more fun ways to spend it? Remember your grandmother? — the one who insisted on wearing a sweater instead of putting on the […]
