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Privacy and Consent Document for Real Estate in BC – Collection, Use & Disclosure of Personal Information
Updated March 27, 2023 The Privacy and Consent Document for real estate in BC was introduced as part of the June 2018…
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Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services Form (DORTS) for BC Realtors
Updated by Mike Stewart Realtor on December 27, 2024 What is the Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services (DORTS) Form? The Disclosure…
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Leaky Condos, Rainscreening, and Buying an Older Condo in Vancouver
There are very few expensive risks in the real estate market here in Vancouver. Buying into a building with a bad envelope…
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What is a Presale?
What is a Presale? Updated by Mike Stewart Realtor on January 8, 2025. A presale is a contract where the…
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BC Property Transfer Tax (PTT) First Time Buyers Exemption Limit Raised to $475K from $425K
Government Reduces Tax burden on first-time buyers First-time home buyers received welcome news in today’s provincial budget. Any REALTORS® currently working with…
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What is a House Inspection BC?
House Inspection BC Explanation! There is a lot of confusion surrounding a home inspection in Vancouver, particularly among first time home buyers….
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What is an Appraisal?
What is an Appraisal? A Guide to Real Estate Valuations in Vancouver Why Appraisals Matter Few aspects of real estate transactions provoke…
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BC’s 2012 Budget – First Time Home Buyers Relief and Increased HST Rebate for New Homes & Others!
New Relief for First Time Home Buyers and Increased HST Rebate for New Homes & Others! I recently had the pleasure of…
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Vancouver Real Estate Buyers Safety: Hold Backs in the Contract of Purchase and Sale
A Hold Back in Vancouver Real Estate Far too often, Sellers in Vancouver agree to do things that they don’t end up…
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A Mortgage Pre-Approval is NOT a Guarantee of a Mortgage!
Mortgage Pre-Approvals are NOT Guarantees of a Mortgage! I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Chad Watts of The Mortgage Group…
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First Time Home Buyer Safety – Offers Subject to Financing – What, Why, and How!
What is an Offer that is Subject to Financing? This is an Offer to buy a property that is “Subject To” or…
That's All! Stay tuned for more.
That's All! Stay tuned for more.