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Distressed Sales: Options for Sellers of Distressed Property
May 12th, 2012

Unfortunately, and often due to a series of unfortunate events, some owners find themselves unable to afford their home and in some cases being forced to sell at a loss. There are a number of different ways for this to occur: A. … Continue reading →... Read more »

First Time Home Buyers: New Property Transfer Tax Declarations
May 12th, 2012

When the province announced the new First Time New Home Buyers Rebate associated with the HST rebates, they tightened the definition of “First Time Home Buyer” (see my post here for more information on the rebates). This tighter definition indicates … Continue reading →... Read more »

Real Estate Development: Preliminary Layout Review Letters
May 12th, 2012

The filing of a subdivision plan in the Land Title Office cannot occur without the approval of an Approving Officer appointed by the local municipal authority (s.88 Land Title Act). It is common practice for most municipalities to issue a Preliminary … Continue reading →... Read more »

Agricultural and Farm Property: Special Considerations
April 13th, 2012

Agricultural and Farm property occupy an interesting segment of the real estate market, as they are often a mix of commercial and residential uses. This means that many of the rules that apply purely to a residential home purchase have … Continue reading →... Read more »

First Time Home Buyers: Special Programs
April 11th, 2012

I must admit, I love watching the HGTV show “Property Virgins“, and seeing the excitement of first time home buyers fulfil their dreams of home ownership is one of the best things about my job. In British Columbia, real estate prices (compared with much … Continue reading ͛... Read more »

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