Good Debt versus Bad Debt

Not all debt is created equal – and not all debt is bad. In fact, you need some debt to establish a good credit rating. Being a responsible borrower means knowing which types of debt can help you reach your financial goals and which types leave you further behind. 

Good debt includes any investment or purchase that helps improve your overall financial position. Mor ...

Great New Website: FreePropertyValuation.ca Determines Your Home's Market Value for FREE!

I am excited to share with you an amazing new service that will actually email you a report that helps you determine the Market Value of your home for FREE in minutes! All you do is VISIT: www.FreePropertyValuation.ca

This FREE NEW SERVICE represents a new shift in ACCESS to Real Estate information. It ...

50 Ways to Green Your Home and Save $$$ in Greater Vancouver

Saving money and protecting the environment are two issues that virtually everyone is interested in hearing more about. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) has created a quick reference guide to help out. All you have to do is CLICK HERE

If you have any questions or if you would like me to help you find an incredibl ...

Property Information that Matters

In this section you'll find useful information about housing related programs, grants and taxes.

Property tax An overview to understanding property taxes, your property tax notice, and the benefits we get in return.	Property transfer tax BC home buyers pay a provincial property transfer tax. What does that mean?
Property assessments   What's the di ...

New Privacy Guidelines for Strata Corporations

Strata corporations will now find it easier to comply with the requirements of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) thanks to new guidelines from the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner.

6 Ways to Create Wealth Through Real Estate

Sure, real estate is a big investment. But remember it IS  an investment. If you purchase a property strategically, it can help you generate income, tax savings and capital appreciation. Here are some proven ways to make money:  

1.Use your home for a business. Not only does this save you the cost of renting a separate location for your business, ...

Government Announces New HST/PST Housing Transitional Rules

The government today announced the HST/PST transitional rules on new homes.

As the province transitions back to the PST, which will replace the HST effective April 1, 2013, measures to ease the HST burden on new home buyers include:

• The BC New Housing Rebate threshold will increase to $850,000 from $525,000, so that more than 90% ...

Highlights of the new regulations

These regulations were developed after extensive consultation with strata owners and corporations, legal experts and other professionals. In addition, 1,800 British Columbians participated in an online consultation survey.

Depreciation reports

Depreciation reports are now mandatory for all strat ...

Real Estate Services Act

Licensed REALTORS^® in BC are governed by the Real Estate Services Act and rules and regulations. The profession is one of the most highly regulated and offers consumers significant protection.

The Real Estate Council of BC protects consumers through the licensing of all REALTORS^® and brokerages engaged in real e ...