North Vancouver Real Estate
The BC government introduced its 2016 budget today. The budget included a number of items intended to affect affordability and availability in the Lower Mainland’s housing market. Here’s a summary: Property Transfer Tax (PTT) a New Housing exemption will apply to newly built homes or … Read more
All you need to know about Parking and Storage If you’re buying a condo, make sure you understand how a building’s strata designates these areas before purchasing. The allocation of parking and storage lockers can be a confusing part of negotiations for condo buyers. When … Read more
Sharing a passion for innovation and perfection, two leaders of their respective industries in Vancouver – Intracorp and Inform Interiors – have partnered to reimagine how homes are designed and built. Intracorp is renowned for building extraordinary real estate communities across Canada. Inform Interiors, owned … Read more
The foreclosure process in British Columbia is controlled by the BC Supreme Court. What it means to the home owners is that each step of the foreclosure process has to be approved by the Supreme Court including when to start selling, the purchase price, the terms of sale, and … Read more
It is in the owner’s best interest to stop the process of FORECLOSURE and to try to find the best solution in this situation. One of the clever solution is a short sale. A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the … Read more
Make sure that the builder you hire to erect your dream home or renovate your existing one has sound credentials. Ask for references and if possible, visit previous sites he has worked at. REALTORS® Speak to his clients to ensure that they were satisfied with … Read more
You might be tempted by the tantalizing array of pre-sale development units available in the Lower Mainland, some with attractive incentives. Here’s how it works. When you agree to buy a pre-sale unit, you’re actually entering into a contract for the right to receiveand an … Read more
Though the weekends are going to be rainy, I will meet you with warm smile. Do you want to feel you’re living ‘in the centre of the world’? Then Brava I is just for you. Surrounded by different coffee shops, Yaletown’s great places to dine, … Read more
For buildings constructed prior to 1990, the provincial legislation requires hazardous materials surveys to be completed before renovation, expansion or demolition, to protect occupants and workers from harmful exposures. Such hazardous materials would include asbestos in all types of building products. If not handled correctly, … Read more
A grand two bedroom, two bathroom townhome of 1415 sq ft with 20′ portrait windows in the beautiful ‘Artemisia’. A signature 21 home boutique residence proudly presented by Boffo Developments. Destined to be one of Vancouver’s most adoredcity landmarks. Artemisia offers a new parallel of … Read more
Introduced in 1991 by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA), these forms are intended to give buyers some peace of mind as to what they are buying, as sellers are asked to disclose truthfully and completely any defects that the property might have. Also, the … Read more
Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial investments most people ever make. Traditionally, the REALTOR® was hired by the Seller and acted in the Seller’s interest. Now, Buyer’s Agents are specially trained to represent the buyers, helping them get the best possible price and … Read more
The Mortgage Loan Insurance premium is calculated as a percentage of the loan (0.50% to 2.90%) and is based on the size of your down payment. The higher the percentage of the total house price that you borrow, the higher percentage you will pay in … Read more
When you need a mortgage loan that is more than 80% of the purchase price of your home, you must buy mortgage loan insurance. It protects the lender and Canadian federally regulated lending institutions will require it. CMHC stands for Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation. … Read more
Legacy of the Sundorne “Legacy is about learning from the past, living in the present, and building for the future”. The Sundorne is a heritage home that was born in 1911 in the heart of Vancouver’s historic First Shaughnessy neighbourhood, where residential architecture and urban … Read more