There comes a point in some home searches when we need to have a slightly uncomfortable conversation. You've been looking for months. You check every new listing. We've toured houses, rejected houses and waited patiently for the one. But nothing seems to work.

At some point, we have …

Understanding the Foreign Buyers Ban – and Where It Doesn’t Apply

Since January 1, 2023, Canada has had a Foreign Buyers Ban in place, restricting non-Canadians from purchasing certain types of residential property. The goal of this legislation is to help keep housing more accessible and affordable for Canadians.

Introduction

Welcome to the Comox Valley! This stunning region on Vancouver Island, encompassing the charming communities of Cumberland, Courtenay, and Comox, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you're considering making the Comox Valley your new home, especially as a first-time …

Under the Residential Tenancy Act, a landlord can end a tenancy for personal or caretaker use. There are new rules as to how it can be done. As of July 18, 2024 according to the BC Real Estate Association's July 4 news release:

1. Mandatory Use …

This is a change that I am happy to see.

In the past the Provincial Government introduced the concept of The Depreciation Report. The Depreciation Report is an indepth look at a strata building and provides insight into repairs and replacements of parts of a strata so that …

It is forest fire season in Canada and that means that insurance companies are watching where fires are burning in your neck of the woods. For example, on Vancouver Island as of writing this article there are two forest fires. Insurers have rules around insuring homes near …

Selling a house due to separation or divorce can be stressful on all parties and this is where we come in. I have gone through this before. Trust me, I get it. You are dealing with managing finances, trying to maintain a normal homelife for dependents, figuring out what …