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2038 Stephens | Character Home | Basement Suite | Kitsilano | Vancouver West
This property SOLD on May 13th, 2013 for $1,578,000. Contact Mike for all the details: 604-763-3136.
The classic Kits character home has a full width front porch and a second flr covered bal... View Listing Details
309-27 Alexander | The Alexis | Heritage Loft Apartment | Gastown | Downtown Vancouver
Open House on Saturday and Sunday, May 26th & 27th from 2:30-4:30PM. Call Mike to confirm an Open House or to schedule a private showing: 604-763-3136.
Welcome Home to 18' ceil... View Listing Details
414-1040 Pacific Street | Chelsea Terrace | West End Condo
Call Mike to confirm an Open House or to schedule an appointment for a private showing.
PRICE DROP! Welcome home to this immaculate suite at the solid Chelsea Terrace!: Centrally located and just steps to the... View Listing Details
202-3089 Oak Street | The Oaks | Fairview | Vancouver West
This Property SOLD on May 3, 2013 for $450K. Call Mike for more details: 604-763-3136.
Enjoy a HUGE 520sf North facing patio at the Oaks in Fairview. This bright, private and quiet suite DOES NOT face Oak Str... View Listing Details
401-1238 Homer Street | Grafton | Yaletown Condo | Downtown Vancouver
Open House on Saturday, May 25th from 1:00-4:00PM and Sunday, May 26th from 2:00-4:00PM. Call Mike at 604-763-3136 to confirm an Open House or to schedule and appointment for a private showing.
Re... View Listing Details
1909-5288 Melbourne Street | Collingwood | Vancouver Condo
Call Mike to Confirm an Open House or to Schedule an Appointment for a Private Showing.
Price Reduced! Welcome home to expansive and unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains at Emerald Park Place Sub-... View Listing Details
404-3161 West 4th Avenue | BRIDGEWATER | Kitsilano
Open House on Saturday & Sunday, May 25th & 26th from 2:00-4:00PM. Call Mike (604)763-3136 to confirm an Open House or to schedule an appointment to view privately.
New Price! Welcome home to 10’ ceilings and a bright southern exposure and 2 park... View Listing Details
112-3770 Manor Street | Cascade West | Burnaby North
This Property SOLD on May 3rd, 2013 for $315K. For all the details, call Mike at 604-763-3136.
Welcome home to a gorgeous bright and quiet corner suite with a very large patio opening onto a large secluded garden area at Cascade West in... View Listing Details
Category Archives: Real Estate and Mortgage Calculators
Commission Calculator for Realtor Fees in Vancouver with Net Proceeds for Sellers!
Vancouver BC Real Estate Commission Fee Calculator
Real Estate commissions and the net proceeds (ie the amount a Seller receives from a real estate sale after costs) are often confusing for prospective property Sellers in Vancouver.
Most Sellers aren’t sure about how much commission they will have to pay (Check out my great video on what I charge for Real Estate Commissions) and how much tax (GST/HST) will be payable on the real estate commission fee once the property sells.
This calculator clears up this confusion!
Realtor Commissions with HST/GST Calculated!
All you need to do is input the potential sale price of the property in question (Not sure how much the sale price is? Check out this great video on Comparative Market Analysis or call me at 604-763-3136!) in the form above.
Then click “Calculate” and you will get the Continue reading
Canada Mortgage Calculator with 40 Year Amortizations!
Canadian Mortgage Calculator for Vancouver Real Estate with Amortizations up to 40 Years
I am both a property owner in Vancouver and a Realtor. I am constantly watching the mortgage market here in Canada to see how changes to mortgage interest rates and amortization affect both the Vancouver real estate market and my personal Continue reading
HST Rebate Calculator | Vancouver Real Estate
Looking for Presale Investment Condos in Vancouver?
Misconceptions and the Need for an HST Calculator for New Homes and Presales in Vancouver!
When the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) replaced British Columbia’s Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) July 1st, 2010 there was a LOT of confusion among those interested in Vancouver Real Estate to say the least!
One of the greatest misconceptions about the HST was that the Harmonized Sales Tax was payable on all real estate transactions in BC.
Fortunately, HST is only payable on new properties in British Columbia.
I speak to a lot of people about Presales in Vancouver and a constant question I hear is “Do I have to pay the full 12% on any new property or presale in Vancouver?” to which I answer “No, there is an HST Rebate in BC.” The next question is a toughie and is always “How much is the HST Rebate on new property in BC?” which until recently I would answer with “I don’t know exactly, best to ask your accountant…” Not anymore!
I found this great Net Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and Net Property Transfer Tax Calculator that actually calculates the NET taxes payable on a new home purchase here in BC.
This tool calculates the HST rebate as well as the First Time Home Buyers Exemption for BC Property Transfer Tax. Remember, I am not an accountant and I am NOT giving tax advice. Confirm all tax details and calculations with your accountant.
How Much HST will be payable on New Properties in Vancouver? Continue reading