Feeling bamboozled by your Realtor?

The short answer to this question is “most likely”.

Deferring your property taxes in BC

If you’re a home owner, chances are you’ve already received your property tax notice.

Coronavirus and your expenses (with a BC twist)

Pandemic or no pandemic, we all have bills to pay….unfortunately. If, like many people, you are already feeling the pinch … More

That time I refinanced my mortgage

Note: this is not a sponsored post, but if you need a mortgage broker, I recommend Alex McFadyen and … More

Buying a rental property (or not)

Unlike my previous post, the criteria to decide whether to buy a rental property -or not- are very different.

Buying vs renting a home

Don’t roll your eyes just yet. This is not another debate as to whether renting is better than buying or conversely.

Another important reason your mortgage is denied

You decided to become a home owner, saved for a down payment, got pre-approved for a mortgage, found your dream home and made an offer.

Buying a foreclosed property

A property is considered in foreclosure when a lender obtains an order of sale from a Court and the owner is unable to redeem the property.

Buying a pre-sale property

Both the real-estate and construction sectors are hot commodities in Metro Vancouver. New developments are spurting everywhere and everyday. Clever marketing makes it sound and look very attractive to buy a piece of property without actually seeing the finished product. But is it really the case? Let’s explore!

Suburban life ain’t cheaper

Extraordinary real-estate costs in cities like Vancouver and Toronto are pushing people further and further away from said cities.