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Popolo – 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Homes Located Steps Away From Vancouver’s Iconic Commercial Drive!
Read more: Popolo – 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Homes Located Steps Away From Vancouver’s Iconic Commercial Drive!Welcome to Popolo located steps away from Vancouver’s iconic Commercial Drive. Set to officially launch in 2021, we’re giving you a first glimpse at what Popolo has to offer. The neighborhood boasts vibrant artistic inspiration, farm to table shopping, and old-world charm in one of the most unique culinary experiences the city has to offer.…
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What Is a Non-conforming Stata?
Read more: What Is a Non-conforming Stata?Before I answer the question, if all duplex’s are non-conforming stratas, it is important to understand what a strata is and why they exist. In the lower-mainland we have a strata property act that dictates certain rules that all strata owners must abide by. One of the major points to understand is that within a strata owners…
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Bertram Bernard Block, Kelowna’s First Urban Village
Read more: Bertram Bernard Block, Kelowna’s First Urban VillageFeaturing Bertram at Bernard Block, Kelowna’s first downtown Urban Village! 3 Minutes to the new future UBCO Downtown Campus, Bertram is a smart real estate investment because of its prime downtown location, walk score of 98, extensive building amenities and modern interiors. This stunning 34 storey high rise features 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den,…
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Are Canadian Banks Waiving Mortgage Payments?
Read more: Are Canadian Banks Waiving Mortgage Payments?COVID-19 is here, and it has quickly become the biggest disrupter in not just our health care system, but our financial markets, small businesses and everything in between. We’ve seen unprecedented stock market drops, small businesses close their doors until further notice and people self-quarantine for the foreseeable future. What does COVID-19 mean for the…
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While the economy drops, mortgage rates.. rise?
Read more: While the economy drops, mortgage rates.. rise?The Bank of Canada has cut their overnight rate by 1.5% since the beginning of March, triggering lenders to drop their prime lending rates by the same amount. Bond yields have dropped to their lowest levels in years. Economies around the World are grinding to a halt as COVID 19 quarantine continues. And you mean…
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Moving an Elderly Family Member: Tips for a Stress-Free Transition
Read more: Moving an Elderly Family Member: Tips for a Stress-Free TransitionMoving an elderly family member can be a challenging and emotional experience for both the senior and their loved ones. Whether it is a move to a smaller home, a senior living community, or a long-term care facility, it is important to plan ahead and approach the process with patience, sensitivity, and understanding. Here are…
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The New Savings Tool That Can Help You Save For A Larger Down Payment
Read more: The New Savings Tool That Can Help You Save For A Larger Down PaymentFirst Home Savings Account (FHSA) Exciting news for those looking to buy their first home in Canada – the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is set to arrive in April! This account will allow Canadian residents to contribute up to $40,000 towards their first home, with contributions being tax deductible and any capital gains being…
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Changes to Rental Restrictions in BC
Read more: Changes to Rental Restrictions in BCOn November 24, 2022, Bill 44, the Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act was enacted which removed nearly all rental and age restrictions in strata buildings within British Columbia. Rental Restrictions The Bill repeals any provision of the Strata Property Act which allows for strata corporations to create bylaws related to restricting or prohibiting rental. …
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What’s the biggest fear in the market right now?
Read more: What’s the biggest fear in the market right now?What’s the biggest fear in the market right now? Is it rising interest rates? Price decreases? Inflation? Lack of job stability? Sales have dropped and prices have slid down over recent months. I don’t care what the headlines say, what banks predict or what some catchy IG profile is claiming. What I care about is…
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Does a Recession Mean a Housing Crisis is Coming?
Read more: Does a Recession Mean a Housing Crisis is Coming?A lot of people are predicting a recession across Canada and the US. Goldman Sachs predicts that there is a 15% chance in next 12 months and a 35% chance in the next 24 months of us seeing a recession. But since our last recession was based around subprime mortgages in the USA, we ASSUME…