Want some Help Saving Money on your Real Estate Purchase? Next Workshop: Wednesday, October 6th. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Buying or selling real estate is a big decision and the more informed you are, the more successful the process. This interactive workshop gives you an opportunity to meet with a team of professionals to learn … Read more
A question asked by Chris in my previous blog post comments: Metro Vancouver Housing Inventory drops almost 37%… prompted this post. Did you know that a potential buyer of a new home walking into the developer’s pre-sale office without a professional REALTOR® is compromising their position by automatically limiting their representation? It is not possible … Read more
Canada’s Investigative Consumer Show, Marketplace, and Mike Holmes, HGTV’s contractor of Holmes on Homes, collaborated for a CBC episode entitled, “New Home Nightmares“. Although it only scratches the surface, this production demonstrates how the legislative system in Canada is badly broken leaving home buying consumers at the mercy of unscrupulous home builders and developers, and … Read more
1. Is now a good time to buy? 2. Is now a good time to sell? In answering either question it must always be qualified with, “We don’t have a crystal ball”. So, is it a good time to buy? The correct answer can only come from the potential buyer; only by understanding the motivation … Read more
Let me start by disclosing that I am not an Arborist, but a recent story in the local newspaper of a toppled tree, well over 100 feet, raised some interesting questions for me to consider as a Realtor. Most urban jurisdictions regulate the conservation, removal and replacement of trees. Whether a tree is deciduous (sheds … Read more
The origins of the National Certification Program (NCP) for home inspectors stretch back to 1997 when a report was issued by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) that uncovered noteworthy inconsistencies in the skill and diligence of home inspectors across the country that still persist today. With the support of CMHC, Human Resources and Social … Read more
One year ago the following article which I wrote was published in the “pros & condos” section of Western Living Condo. Since then I have made it available to the public and other Realtors through my website and seminars. From feedback received I know it has already helped buyers so I thought it would be … Read more
For many years the home builders association has been holding seminars for homebuyers at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel. Leaky Surrey hotel at centre of lawsuit -Ted Colley, Surrey Now – Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 As a co-founder of the Coalition of Leaky Condo Owners, I along with some of my concerned colleagues attended these … Read more
With all the responsibilities of buying and selling real estate, the need for risk management is crucial. Whether pre-sale or resale, the onus for property evaluation is always on the buyer, although it is becoming more popular with sellers to have their own pre-sale inspection done to ensure that they are disclosing what needs to be … Read more
You probably won’t find the following questions on your average real estate brochures: Buyers, do you: take real estate ads at face-value? know how to properly target your future home? have the experience required to negotiate favourable (including safe) terms and conditions, and a fair price? know how to do your own due diligence? have … Read more