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Vancouver Realtors – Digitally Challenged?

July 29th, 2011




I recently came across an article online by a blogger named Phil Butler. After he gave a few local Vancouver Realtors a lashing for their apparent lack of digital or online awareness, I commented that I was surprised that he found their sites so archaic and unimpressive so I asked him to critique my website. Below is his critique of some local sites from the initial post and further down ...

Has the Real Estate Market Stabilized?

July 28th, 2011

Has the Market Stabilized?

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Top 10 Books on Investing

July 27th, 2011

Top 10 Books on Investing




1) The Intelligent Investor

Dollar SignThis is perhaps the most important and influential book ever written about value investing. Originally published in 1934 by Ben Graham, this work has been heralded by such notable investors as Warren Buffett as "the best investing book ever written". In it, Graham presents two types of investing styles - one for every day people who ...

Vancouver's Top 5 Assessed Value Residences

July 26th, 2011

Vancouver's Top 5 Assessed Value Residences


[#5]  5695 Newton Wynd
Assessed Value: $15,820,000 |  Market Value: $30,000,000    
Neighborhood: University |  BC Rank: #12 |
 

Up a spot to 5th this year, here is yet another massive estate property in the University district just minutes from the world class 5695 Newton WyndUniversity of British Columbia campus. The home sits on a stunning manic ...

5 Reasons to not Overprice Your Home

July 25th, 2011

5 Reasons to not Overprice
Your Home

Over-PricedWhen it's time to sell your home, it's very easy to be snared in the overpricing trap. After all, you want top price for your home, don't you? We all know that prices have risen dramatically in recent years. Given that, it's logical that the asking price you set could be higher than "fair market value." Unfortunately, you probably won't realize it's too ...

What is the 2-5-10 Home Warranty?

July 21st, 2011

What is the 2-5-10 Home Warranty?


Most people in BC know it exists but few I have come across are able to articulate what it is or what it means to them. It is a requirement of the:


Homeowner Protection Act

HPO BlackIn order to better protect owners of new homes, the Homeowner Protection Act requires that all new homes, other than those specifically exempted by the Act or its regulations, must ...

$1000 Referral Program

July 20th, 2011

$1000 Referral Rewards Program

Want $1000 while simultaneously helping your friends and/or family and being thanked to do so?


MoneyThis is exactly what the Kory Prince Real Estate Referral Rewards Program is all about. Here's a scenario; someone you know is thinking of buying or selling a home. They are frustrated with the process or just don't know where to start, you mention that you know a ...

Success and Motivation with Mark Cuban

July 20th, 2011

Success and Motivation


MotivationI was watching "Real Time with Bill Maher" recently and Mark Cuban was a guest. I probably know more than most about Cuban and his accomplishments because success and the pursuit of it intrigues me and is something that I am very passionate about. Most people likely have at least heard in passing that Mark Cuban owns the Dallas Mavericks basketall team but few have p ...

Costs Associated with Buying Vancouver Real Estate

July 19th, 2011



Costs Associated with Buying Vancouver Real Estate



In addition to the actual purchase price of your property you'll encounter some additional costs. They are summarized as follows:


Property Transfer Tax  (different from property tax below)


The First Time Buyer Program provides a tax exemption from Property Transfer Tax for individuals  buying their first home. Buyers who meet th ...

Should You Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage?

July 18th, 2011


Mortgage Pre-Qualification vs

Pre-Approval


Mortgage KeyUnfortunately, these two terms are used interchangeably by some. They are very different and the distinction needs to be made:

A Pre-Qualification simply calculates the amount you can qualify for based on your income and total debt. It does not take into consideration your down payment amount, where it came from, the source of your income, and mos ...
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