Social Distancing in a Social Business
March 24th, 2020
It’s been hard to pay attention to anything other than the news of COVID-19, its profound impact across the world, and its significant impact on all of us locally. We … [read more]
Under News & Updates
Missed Speculation Tax Declaration
March 17th, 2020
We were wondering what happens if someone misses filing their declaration. We searched and searched online [read more]
New Mortgage Stress Test Rules
February 20th, 2020
Changes are coming April 6, 2020 to the Mortgage Stress Test Rules. In light of this, we have been researching information and looking [read more]
Speculation & Vacancy Tax Declaration
February 12th, 2020
Many of you should be receiving your Speculation & Vacancy Tax Declaration in the mail. We just received ours today. [read more]
Know the rules when insuring secondary suites
January 30th, 2020
Secondary suites continue to be an affordable housing option for Metro Vancouver residents, benefiting home owners as mortgage helpers and tenants as a less [read more]
Luxury Real Estate – Is now the time?
January 28th, 2020
One of the major causalities of the decline in the market is luxury homes and condos. Jenny and I would encourage anyone who sold and is waiting it out in a rental to start looking now. [read more]
Strata Insurance Premium Update
January 23rd, 2020
As you know, all insurance companies are really taking a closer look at all of the residential real estate accounts. The insurance markets are pulling back and charging more due to a lack of capacity and profitability. [read more]
Has North Van Politics Gone to the Birds?
December 23rd, 2019
Residents file a conflict of interest petition while "District staff say only one person has ever complained about pigeons: Coun. Betty Forbes, the neighbour of the only person who owns any". [read more]
Opinion: Will newly lowered interest rates push home prices back up?
August 15th, 2019
As mortgages become more affordable, the recent declines in home prices could be rapidly reversed. As Vancouver residents, we’ve all noticed a major incline in mortgage rates over the last year, which subsequently [read more]
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