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What is FINTRAC?

August 30th, 2011
What is FINTRAC?

You may have heard about it, you may not have. It is an important part of keeping our country safe. Read about how it affects you here: http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/buyers/FintracConsumerBrochure.pdf

Thanks for reading and have an absolutely incredible day!

Kory Prince
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Top 25 Grants and Rebates for Property Buyers and Owners

August 29th, 2011
I have blogged before about my "Top 25 Grants and Rebates for Property Buyers and Owners" but I know that people save money by knowing about these programs so I don't mind repeating myself, enjoy.

Top 25 Grants and Rebates for Property Buyers and Owners

1. Home Buyers’ Plan

Qualifying home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 (couples can withdraw up to $50,000) from their RRSPs for a down p ...

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A Few Ideas on What to Repair and Improve Before Selling for Maximum Profit

August 26th, 2011

A Few Ideas on What to Repair and Improve Before Selling for Maximum Profit

Home Repairs Can Boost Your Selling Profits


Quick fixes before selling a home always pay off, but which repairs bring the biggest return? Specific answers to this often-asked question largely depend on a variety of factors such as:
  • Time of year
  • Location of the home
  • Market temperature
  • Competing inventory

There ...

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Real Estate and Related Links

August 25th, 2011


Real Estate and Related Links

Real Estate


Home Inspectors
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For Sale By Owner – A Possible Lawsuit?

August 24th, 2011


For Sale By Owner – A Possible Lawsuit?


LawsuitMany home owners attempt to sell their homes on their own in hopes of saving commissions paid out to a REALTOR® only to find out they have bought into a lawsuit.

Below are only a few reasons why you should enlist the aid of a professional when selling your property or home.

BC requires various disclosures. These ...
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Tired of Searching for a Home and Not Finding One?

August 23rd, 2011

Tired of Searching for a Home and Not Finding One?
One thing I see home buyers do time and time again is look in the wrong place, not because they are incapable but because they need a little guidance. When someone is interested in living downtown and only downtown then there is really no reason to look at property listings that are not downtown. Sounds logical, right? Unfortunately, search ...
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Considering an Investment Condo?

August 22nd, 2011


If you're considering buying an investment condo, there are a few things to consider:

Things to Consider for Landlords

There are a many things to consider before making the decision to rent your property. Among them are:

          Wear and Tear on the property
          Management of the tenancy - costs and benefits
          Tenancy Laws
          Income Tax

Wear and Tear on the property ...

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Top 10 Tips for Incredibly Successful Public Speaking

August 19th, 2011


Top 10 Tips for Incredibly Successful Public Speaking 

with David Meerman Scott

I've been to something like one hundred conferences and corporate events in the past several years as I travel the world delivering keynotes and running seminars. I've seen a few great speeches. Sadly, most speeches I see are not very good. Some are downright terrible.

I've been collecting some observation ...

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Should you Buy a Townhouse in Vancouver?

August 18th, 2011

Townhouse Living


What classifies a Townhouse?

Modern TownhouseThere are many different perspectives on what defines a townhouse. Some definitions describe townhouses as being defined by the fact that they are attached homes with more than one level of living space. Others distinguish them as being designed as part of a row of homes, being joined to one another by side walls. Yet others define them as anyth ...

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Should You Buy a Co-op?

August 17th, 2011

What's a Co-op?

Their heyday was from the late 40's to the early 60's. Most importantly they are Freehold. You are buying shares in a company (in relationship to the suite size), which owns the land, and building, which in turn gives you a suite in the building.

A "co-operative unit" is the interest of a person in a co-operative corporation that includes the right to use or occupy a part of ...

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