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Increase in ForeClosures - Bargains?
HOW-TO Author: Kevin Henry Group
We are seeing a steady increase in the number of homes in our area offered for sale under Court Order, commonly known as Foreclosure . Indeed, you will see I presently have two such properties l ...
read moreMortgages For Pensioners - Vancouver mortgage for retired
HOW-TO Author: Mark Fidgett
Yikes, I really pissed the Banks off with this one…
As you probably know, Banks hesitate Dealing with retired individuals whose income may not be the best.
Try getting a mortgage after you ...
read moreApril Sales Stats - Victoria Real Estate Board
RESOURCE Author: Mike Graham
FLAT MARKET IN APRIL 2012 MAINTAINS BALANCED REAL ESTATE IN GREATER VICTORIAVICTORIA, BC - Pricing and sales numbers for most categories are essentially the same as in March 2012, spe ...
read moreHow to create a Refund with a Refund
HOW-TO Author: Mark Fidgett
How do you create a Refund from a Refund?
And that’s NOT a trick question.
As you know, it’s tax time.
In fact, the tax deadline has just come and gone.
There are some lucky ones out t ...
read moreDon't Forget the Closing Costs!
ADVICE Author: Mike Graham
Closing costs are those costs incurred in the buying of properties apart from the sale price you agree to pay and for the most part are unavoidable so be sure to ask your realtor what other costs ...
read moreBuy a home for $19 an hour - Really - Vancouver Mortgage
HOW-TO Author: Mark Fidgett
Can I really buy a home and get a mortgage in Vancouver if I only make nineteen dollars an hour?
Many people are very surprised at how much they can afford when we first sit down with them.
Down pay ...
read moreChecklist For House Hunting
ADVICE Author: Mike Graham
If you are thinking of buying a home in the near future, a REALTOR® can provide invaluable help in finding the right home in the right price range in the area you want to live. Through acces ...
read moreBuying or Selling a Strata Unit-Things you Should Know
ADVICE Author: Mike Graham
Are you thinking of buying or selling a condominium, townhome or other property covered by the Strata Property Act? If so, it's important to be aware of the documentation Strata Corporations must ...
read moreFirst Time Home Buyers' Bonus - BC
ADVICE Author: Mark Fidgett
A short post to clarify the confusion surrounding the new First Time Home Buyers’ Bonus.
Initially, when the First Time Home Buyers’ Bonus was announced in the budget, it was thought to b ...
read moreMaking the Most of a Home Expo Trade Show (next one in Victoria April 20-22)
HOW-TO Author: Caroline Lennox
If you are going to a Home Show this spring, like the Victoria Spring Home Expo this weekend (April 20-22), here are some tips to help you make the very most of it. 1. Enter Draws easily and quickly- ... read moreMarket getting you confused? Too much information?
ADVICE Author: Chris Murphy
If you are tryng to time interest rate changes, this Globe and Mail article will not help except for one meassage; rates are going up. Bank of Canada will say it again and again, Get your debt under c ...
read moreBuying a Home: Your Needs and Wants
ADVICE Author: Mike Graham
The current combination of attractive mortgage rates, home buying incentive programs and a wide selection of homes from which to choose means now is a great time to consider buying that first home or ...
read moreUsing the Internet to Shop for a New Home
HOW-TO Author: LEE IVANS
The internet can be a wonderful tool to help find a new home, or it can be a frustrating time-waster. It all depends on how you use it.
Let’s first take a look at the upside of using the Web wh ...
read moreShould You Worry About Market Fluctuations?
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
You turn on the television and watch a news story about housing prices going down. Then you receive a flyer in the mail about a property around the corner that sold for a decent price. Next you read a ...
read moreImportant Changes to The Strata Property Act-British Columbia
ADVICE Author: Mike Graham
The majority of new housing starts in British Columbia in the past few years have been strata properties. In December 2011 the provincial government announced new regulations under the Strata Property ...
read moreBuying a House: Old versus New
ADVICE Author: Mike Graham
Are you in the market for a home? If so, do you see yourself in a cozy character home with ornate fireplaces, or does the image of a brand new home with today's state-of-the-art technology appeal ...
read moreBuying a Home, A Sound Investment in Your Future
ADVICE Author: Mike Graham
Why use your hard-earned cash to pay the landlord's mortgage when you could be using the rent money to buy a home of your own? That's a question many people ask themselves when they start th ...
read moreForeclosures - Are They a Good Deal?
RESOURCE Author: LEE IVANS
Foreclosure sales quite often are thought to be really good deals, but are they?Depending on your current situation, a sale on a foreclosure might be the right fit for you, but it is important to unde ...
read moreInexpensive FREEHOLD property in West Kelowna
HOW-TO Author: Kevin Henry Group
What an amazing deal ! For $195,000 you own the home and the land! NO PAD RENT! This development is the only one like it for miles around. You own the land there , just a low strata fee of $45 per mon ...
read more10 year mortgage?
ADVICE Author: Chris Murphy
If rates are at the bottom, and Royal Bank just increased rates, then maybe the 10 year term could be to your advantage
http://tinyurl.com/bncmjyz Article in the Globe and Mail hits the high poi ...
read moreTHE KEYS PLEASE
RESOURCE Author: Rob Hakesley
The key to any good home inspection is;
To communicate relevant information effectively in a way that empowers clients to make an informed decision.
Before buying a previ ...
read moreCredit score - How do they get that number?
RESOURCE Author: Chris Murphy
Credit scores are the first place any lender looks for any loan. It is the theasiest way for a lender to determine some one's credit character. It looks at past behavior to predict future activit ...
read moreThink of the kids...Even if you don't have any!
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
As an adult, you might be interested in a neighborhood that is easy driving distance from a golf course, close to shopping and fine dining restaurants, or has nearby trails suitable for walking and jo ...
read moreNEWS RELEASE - Transition measures support new-home buyers, builders
RESOURCE Author: LEE IVANS
VICTORIA – New housing transition measures give certainty to an important economic sector and help to keep taxes equitable throughout the transition as the province returns to the PST, ...
read moreUnderstanding the Home Buying Process
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
The more you know about the best way to reach a goal, the more likely you are to get the result you want. So, whether you’re hunting for a new job, assembling a backyard BBQ, or training for a 3 ...
read moreHome Viewing Checklist
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
GENERAL UPKEEP Home is clean and uncluttered Lawns are cut Walls are clean and free of chipping Paintjob on walls is in good shape SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE Ceilings and walls are free of stai ... read moreCanadian Housing Starts - February 8, 2012
RESOURCE Author: LEE IVANS
Canadian housing starts began the year with a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 197,900 starts in January. While starts were down slightly from December's mark of 199,900, ...
read moreBuy Your Next Home For Less
ADVICE Author: Steve Dyment
Twongo. Groupon. Websites like these didn’t exist just a few years ago but now are becoming household phrases. It goes to show that everyone likes a deal. And what better to get a bargai ...
read morePacking Your Home Shopping Toolkit
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
Ideally, the first property you see when shopping for a new home will be the one you fall in love with and buy. But let’s face it. You’ll probably end up seeing several homes before reachi ...
read moreYour Perfect Home in Kelowna Awaits
RESOURCE Author: LEE IVANS
Has a new job or a new direction necessitated your moving to Kelowna, British Columbia? Or perhaps you visited, fell in love with one of BC’s fastest growing yet laid-back communities and have d ...
read moreThe Pros of Buying a Home
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
If you’re one of the many Canadians who are wondering whether this is the right time to buy a home, you may find that a good place to start is by weighing the ‘pros’ and ‘cons& ... read more5 Ways to Make the Home Hunting Process Easier
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
Shopping for a new home can be intimidating. With so many things to do and think about, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some good tips for makin ...
read moreRoyal LePage Predicts Further Home Price Appreciation
RESOURCE Author: LEE IVANS
TORONTO, January, 2012 –The Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast released today showed the average price of a home in Canada increased between 3.6 and 6.1 per cent in ...
read moreWhat to Expect from a REALTOR
ADVICE Author: LEE IVANS
Buying or selling a home may be one of the biggest financial transactions you will make in your lifetime. It can also be a very complicated and frustrating process.You will need a professional to help ...
read moreWhat is Rent To Own?
ADVICE Author: Steve Dyment
If you look through the classifieds these days you’ll often see headings advertising ‘Rent to Own’ programs. These programs often have several different names (Lease option, Lease to ...
read moreIs Now the Time to Buy a Home?
ADVICE Author: Steve Dyment
I hear a lot of people talking about the housing market lately, especially whether now is a good time to buy. While I appreciate all different perspectives, here is why I think 2011 may be great year ...
read moreTime to move to the Okanagan??
ADVICE Author: Kevin Henry Group
People from all across the country are considering moving to the Okanagan, some for retirement but others for the lifestyle and to raise their family here where we have good schools, colleges and t ...
read moreNow is the time to Buy!
RESOURCE Author: Kevin Henry Group
This is the time of the year when we see the most visitors from out of province as well as those from closer to home. This is the best time of year to attract people to purchase homes in the Okanag ...
read moreSpring is HERE!!
RESOURCE Author: Kevin Henry Group
I'm not sure about what the weather is like where you are but Spring is here in the Okanagan! Now is a great time to buy! Prices are down, homes at all prices are available.
Have you though ...
read moreSo You Wanna Buy a Home? Five Must-do's for Every Home Buyer
HOW-TO Author: Steve Dyment
It happens every year. As the snow begins to fade and spring approaches, people start to think about home buying. But since the end of winter is still a few weeks away and preparation is key, here are ...
read moreMobile and Modular Homes on Freehold Land / West Kelowna
ADVICE Author: Kevin Henry Group
In the District of West Kelowna there are quite a number of parks for mobile and modular homes. The vast majority of these, almost all in fact, are on Westbank First Nation land. What this means to ...
read moreGetting Started!
ADVICE Author: OpenHouse Team
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a veteran, buying a home is a big investment. When you start your search for Real Estate there a few valuable things to do when you get started.
1. Mak ...
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