Written Proof of the Depreciation Report As a client looking to buy in a strata apartment or townhouse, I want to have for you written proof of the depreciation report; at least being well underway. Lawyers will always remind a buyer that if you’re seeking peace of mind then, “Get it in writing”! No report, … Read more
Privacy and Transparency in Strata Corporations One of the things we are constantly reminded of in the real estate industry is the importance of disclosure, and any move towards transparency is a big step providing it doesn’t compromise privacy. If you’ve been involved with financing or refinancing in the past year you’ll know communication seems … Read more
Being engaged in the Tri-cities is a requirement for being an effective local REALTOR®. Nothing saddens me more than seeing a new homeowner in a TV report decrying something that was practically discoverable, or even publicly known. My first thought is the buyer(s) obviously didn’t have a local REALTOR® to guide them, and I question, … Read more
Tri-cities 2011 Census Context My interest in the 2011 Canada Census is based on there often being context for my clients in the hyper-local Tri-cities real estate market in which I practice my profession. The Census is a statistical snapshot in time that allows me some personal abstractions (and liberties) for comparison. It was no … Read more
Contemplating Municipal Council In three months, on November 5th, 2014, the advance polls open for municipal voting in Port Moody. We are very fortunate to have many dedicated elected officials in the Tri-cities who not only put in the time, but also have a healthy diversity of opinions. We don’t always agree, but we … Read more
Tri-Cities Housing Mix Trend Continues Five years ago we learned that the inventory of Port Moody multi-family homes surpassed single detached homes. Using December 31, 2007, as a random benchmark, 47.2% of Port Moody’s 10,867 residential homes were multi-family. As at December 31, 2013, the total number of homes in Port Moody climbed to 12,477, … Read more
Port Moody successfully achieves “Small-Town” feel At the latest DRAFT Official Community Plan Town Hall Meeting on November 27, 2013, I heard Jillian Hull, an active Port Moody volunteer, property owner and friend, talking about the concerns of losing “small town” character, say she wants to, “…shift the argument”. Without any evidence to these claims of concern, … Read more
For What It’s Worth… Very shortly you will receive your property tax assessment in the mail; Happy New Year 😉 BC Assessment determines ownership and tax liability, classifying and valuating each property in British Columbia as of the preceding July 1st. It is necessary for these estimated values to be on the same date … Read more
Are you curious to know why home buyers and sellers hire a Realtor® from outside of the area to represent them, and not leverage all advantages in their favour? So am I. If you’ve ever heard, read, or seen, a report on the Canadian real estate market, you’ll know that it is rarely reflective of … Read more
Through my years of volunteering I’ve been blessed with meeting amazing people from all walks of life who, like me, all care about the place we call home, and ways that we can give back. While serving on the Centennial Steering Committee with the City of Port Moody, I’ve had the opportunity to meet a … Read more