Homebuying Knowledge

Dec. 1, 2022

Rescission Period

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 …

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Nov. 1, 2022

Radon Gas in Comox Valley Homes: What Buyers Need to Know

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 …

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June 3, 2022

Estates

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, …

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April 4, 2022

Where There's a Will

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 …

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March 14, 2022

Foreclosures in Comox Valley: Your Guide to Buying Distressed Properties

 
This month I have personally come across four foreclosure listings. That is a lot in terms of what I have seen in the past. There …
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Feb. 4, 2022

Waiting Versus Buying High

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 …

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Feb. 4, 2022

2022 Real Estate Strategies

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 …
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Dec. 7, 2021

Selling Your Comox Valley Home When It Rains: Tips for Showings

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 …

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March 9, 2021

Selling Your Home Without a Realtor? Read This Guide First

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 …

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March 8, 2021

Pitfalls of Subject Free Offers

It is a crazy market out there, possibly you are on your third or fourth offer and you are getting tired of losing out on an offer once again. You want to go subject free. I get it and I understand. Buyer’s Fatigue is real.

Here are 5 …

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