Step-by-Step Home Buying Process If you are new to B.C. or a first-time homebuyer, buying a home can feel like a daunting experience. Over the years, my mentor (John Grasty) and I have developed a step-by-step guide to help simplify this process. 1. Choose a Realtor then Analyze Your Needs/Goals with your Realtor When it … Read more
Royal LePage Q4 2018 House Price Survey Royal LePage just released their 2018 Q4 House Price Survey results and the news is mixed. Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, described the inflation as leading to “…dangerous overheating in our most populous regions” but noted that we are in a correctional cycle. Alex Macpherson … Read more
Follow The Money For X Sake! “Real estate and money laundering – spotlight on Canada” is the very latest misguided report; yet another regurgitating how Realtors are to blame for allowing money-laundering. The context of the real estate money-laundering issue has been skewed by not getting to the root cause of the lack of effectiveness of … Read more
OCP Growth Concerns in Port Moody Since 2006, the federal government has welcomed the highest yearly average of immigrants in Canadian history. Personally I’ll continue to welcome Newcomers, because in the end I really believe we all just want to be good friendly neighbours and help each other. Accommodating growth however seems to be a … Read more
I’m uncertain if I should be pleased with Port Moody’s Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) exemption granted by Metro Vancouver, as reported in “Metro mayors not happy with Coquitlam”. With almost nothing new on the development books the past year, and few new sources of tax revenues moving forward, what is planned to replace these lost … Read more
When the City of Toronto implemented a Land Transfer Tax (LTT) as a way to address a revenue shortfall, instead of bringing in revenue, the LTT did the opposite. An estimated 3,500 families who would have otherwise moved, stayed put because of the LTT, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute and economics … Read more
BC’s population grew by an impressive 14,440 individuals or 0.33 per cent from October to January 2009. This was the highest fourth quarter rate of growth since 1996 and reflected a net increase of 10,255 international immigrants, 64 per cent more than a year ago. In fact, net international was the highest on record in … Read more
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic dates are February 12 to 28, followed on March 12 to 21 by the Paralympics Winter Games. Visitors to the Olympics are already starting to organize their trips and many will need to consider accommodation options in Vancouver’s surrounding areas such as the Tri-Cities of, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. … Read more
‘ELAN’ Tower at Seymour & Drake, Yaletown. Brand new 23-Storey concrete building, 1-Bedroom + Flex Space (office/storage). This is an excellent layout utilizing space effectively. Floor-to-ceiling windows, island breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinet, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room, parking & storage locker. No pet or rental restrictions. Walk to False Creek, … Read more
THE WOODS. Great room style w/ high ceilings & river rock F/P from floor to ceil ing. Over 2450 sf, 4 bdrms, rec room + den/flex ro om on main. Fully finished bsmt has bdrm, rec room & full bath . Also boasts laminate floors throughout the main, maple cabinets, large island w/ sit-up bar, … Read more