Metro Vancouver* home sales reached an all-time high in 2021 as housing needs remained a top priority for residents in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales...

Buying a home doesn’t happen overnight. It doesn’t happen over days or even weeks. It takes planning and commitment. It’s a matter of finding a home that fits, making sure the math works out, putting in a competitive offer, and getting to a sealed deal wi...

As a homeowner, one benefit of owning real estate is selling and profiting from your home's price appreciation. In Vancouver real estate, it can be a lucrative investment. Selling your home isn’t tax-free, and the Canadian Revenue Agency will share in pro...

When buying a home, there are a number of costs that go beyond the purchase price. As a home buyer, you’ll want to be aware of and budget for these closing costs. One such cost is legal fees. Involving a lawyer doesn’t come cheap. And you’ll probably want...

As a homeowner, letting your property out to a tenant is a big deal. You’ll probably be conscious of how your tenant will treat your home. Renting out your home isn’t a light decision, but it can be well worth it. However, having a rental property isn’t j...

As a first-time homebuyer, the real estate market can be a daunting arena.  You may be thinking, how on earth can I afford it? The good news is that you don’t necessarily have to pay for everything upfront. Keeping an eye on all pending costs for buying a...

Is a lawyer required for selling a home? And are there any legal fees when selling your home? Understandably, hiring a lawyer by the hour doesn’t come cheap. Hence, you’ll want to verify whether it’s necessary to involve a lawyer when selling your home. ...

In a market flooded with both presale and resale homes, you might be thinking to yourself, which option should you pursue? Buying a home is a significant investment. Are there core differences between presale versus resale homes? First off, let’s defin...

1. Collecting a Security Deposit: Make Sure the Security Deposit is Part of the Rental Agreement BC tenancy laws enable landlords to collect a deposit in trust as security against damage to your property—albeit within strict guidelines. As a landlo...

As a landlord, you’ll want to treat your rental property as an investment, and you should see consistent cash flows from rent. Seeing as consistent rent flows is important, how can you manage it so that a tenant pays rent on time? What can you do when you...