Effective January 1, 2023 foreign citizens will not be allowed to buy a residential property in Canada except in certain areas (Whistler for example) or if you are one of the following:

(a) a temporary resident within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act …

AKA The least the government could do and still save face.

This new policy essentially protects Buyers who got in way over their head in making a really bad emotionally charged decision. Basically, for three days after an offer is written a Buyer can cancel the transaction with …

Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and second leading cause in smokers.

This smelless gas comes out of the ground and into our homes. Luckily on Vancouver Island we have very low radon gas emissions. On the map below green is good! Green shows less than …

Are you looking for an expert in getting a house ready and selling a home after a loved one has passed away? I am here to co-ordinate and manage the liquidation of the estate.

This process is time consuming, potentially expensive, and emotionally draining. I am here to help, …

This month I have come across several different scenarios on properties where someone has passed away and I wish to share some of these stories. 

1. Passing away with no will. This is the most challenging situation because so many things can happen. These are the two …

I know it is hard to purchase a home in a Seller’s market and that you don’t want to overpay. Let’s look at the true cost of waiting.

Here are some outlooks on price increases for property values in 2022. The Canadian Real Estate Association predicts …

Are you looking to purchase a home? Here are some top strategies for purchasing a home in 2022.

1. If you need financing, set up an appointment with a mortgage broker and discuss your options. Do a full financial analysis with your mortgage professional that …

I have heard politicians and people of authority express what a 200 year floodplain means and it drives me crazy when they explain it incorrectly. A 200 year floodplain does not mean the occurrence will only occur every 200 years. A 200 year flood plain is a way of …

Last week a neighbour asked me how much I thought her house was worth. I did a comparative market analysis and said I would list it at $550,000. Her jaw dropped as she had been offered $475,000 by an acquaintance. They settled on a price in the middle, but she …