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What is a Bridge Loan?

Posted on May 07, 2019

So you want to sell your current home and use the proceeds as a down payment on a different property, but what happens and what do you do if the closing dates don’t fall on the same day

The solution: A Bridge loan!
A Bridge Loan is a temporary financing option that is designed to help homeowners “bridge” the gap between the time their existing home i...

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What is land assembly?

Posted on May 07, 2019

What is Land Assembly?
and Assembly is when several properties that are adjacent to each other are being sold by the same agent together to make way for a bigger plot of land and sold to developers, this is called land assembly. If you are curious about the process or have a giant lot of land you are looking to sell, this land assembly blog post is...

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Home Staging Tips

Posted on May 07, 2019

When you are getting your house ready for sale, preparation and presentation are the biggest keys to selling your house faster and for a better price. The interior of a house is always the best selling point. When you are putting your house online, you want to put high quality staging photos and videos, these help boost your virtual presence and he...

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Helpful tips for investing in Real Estate

Posted on May 07, 2019

Why are you buying this property?
There are three main reasons to invest in real estate in the Vancouver area: owning a property as an investment, generating a source of income and speculating for a quick win. Timing is everything when it comes to speculation. If you are lucky to catch the market in an upswing you’ll make some easy cash, however, in...

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Yes, You Can Sell Your Pool Property in The Off Season

Posted on May 07, 2019

Selling a property with a pool attached to it does not have to be a total loss, you also don’t need to wait until May to put the property on the market to accompany the gorgeous spring and summer weather. 
There are a few ways to maximize the emotional value of your summer backyard and playground, even if there are leaves covering the pool or it is...

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3 Common Mistakes New Home Buyers Make

Posted on May 07, 2019

Not Taking Advantage of Government Programs

While most Canadians would like to own a home, one of the biggest hurdles is often coming up with a down payment. To help encourage home ownership, the government offers the Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP). Under the HBP, first time home owners can borrow up to $25,000 tax-free from their Registered Retirement Sav...

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