Property Taxes in British Columbia. What your taxes pay for.
Posted on Mar 11, 2021 in BUYERS
Annual property tax
Generally, every property owner in Canada must pay property taxes. If your property is located in a city, town, district or village, it is in a municipality. You will r...
When you own or lease a property or manufactured home in B.C., property taxes must be paid yearly for each property.
Generally, every property owner in Canada must pay property taxes. If your property is located in a city, town, district or village, it is in a municipality. You will r...
Professional Home Inspections BC
Posted on Mar 07, 2021 in BUYERS
In recent years, many purchasers have decided to make their offers conditional on a satisfactory home inspection by a professional home inspector.
This can be especially important if you are buying an older home.
Professional home inspectors will thoroughly check for defects and assess what repairs may be needed in upcoming years.
What the Property Title means to you as a Buyer
Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in BUYERS
A BC Title Search will provide the names and addresses of all registered owners of a property, the full legal description, and will identify all of the registered charges, mortgages and mortgage companies, liens and interests filed against a property. The transfer date is also provided showing when the property was purchased by the current owners.
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Real Estate Deposits in Home Purchasing
Posted on Mar 04, 2021 in BUYERS
When your offer on a home or condo is accepted, you might be surprised when your real estate agent asks you to include a small deposit with it. READ MORE BOUT REAL ESTATE DEPOSITS
Not to be confused with your down payment, a deposit is essentially an offer of good faith to the seller that you are serious about purchasing their home – even though y...
How does a New Buyer Navigate/Survive a "Hot" Real Estate Market?
Posted on Feb 02, 2021 in BUYERS
The first month of 2021 is officially over and the Real Estate market seems to be picking up speed. Unfortunately its in the wrong direction for buyers on a limited budget. Inventory is low and Buyers are plentiful.
Buying Your First Home? Make Sure You’re Financially Prepared With These Steps
Posted on Nov 25, 2017 in BUYERS
Buying your first home can be one of the most exhilarating — and stressful — moments of your life. But armed with the right information, you can shop for a house, apply for a mortgage, and close the deal with confidence.
Step 1: Determine how much house you can afford
The first thing to do before buying a home is to make sure it’s the right time to d...