So when we take buyers out, we get a common question "Are there any upcoming special levies"  However, the reason why people ask this is to avoid any kind of future expenditures. I get it, nobody ever wants to pay for a special levy, even though they haven't owned the property for long. However, special levies do serve a purpose.   I do find this the wrong question to ask, however it is im ...

So, heres a quick tip when it comes to reading strata documents. When you receive your strata document package, you'll be sifting through hundreds of pages of documents from depreciation reports, engineers reports which can easily be more than 100 pages each. So, where do you start?  I  recommend reading the minutes from the Special General Meeting (SGM) because.....well there may not be a ...

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Whenever I work with clients, i always bring up the word 'games.' Every single homeowner, and every single buyer has their own motivation to get in or out of the real estate game.  And everyone.. will be taking a different approach to achieve that.  However, you as a buyer and seller, you have your own game to play.  And the purpose isn't to get ahead of your competion, finish in record time ...

So in april, we were introduced to a new program called the FHSA or the "First Home Savings Account." Now, we have seen some other programs in the past that incentivized first time buyers and assisted them with their downpayments. However, they were accompanied with things such as: -catch 22s-registration of second mortgages-loans that needed to be paid back in certain time  framesetc.  ...

So now that the market is getting busier, one question that a lot of buyers dont ask is a very serious question: "If this property easy to sell?" When buying a property, one thing that people neglect to foresee is that anything can happen to them which effects their financial situaion. And when that happens, would it be easy to sell if that ever happened?We talk a lot of due diligence throug ...

Reason #4: Enjoy Your Summer!The moving process can be something that can be stressful and can be emotionally draining. Let the Summer break be what it is meant for: taking a break! A move during the Spring time means that you and your family can still do your summer plans without your move being on your mind.richmond realtorrichmond real estaterichmond townhomesrichmond homes for salerichmon ...

Reason #3: Just in Time for the School YearSo you sold your home, and you found the next property you want to call home....or you haven't yet.  The Spring time gives you a good buffer space in case the process takes longer then expected. The moving process can take up to a few months to fullfill.  Regardless, the real estate process requires your attention.  So, its best to have it done so yo ...

Reason #2: Post Tax Season MotivationPreparing your taxes can be a yearly dreaded chore. As for #realestate, it definitely has its benefits. For those looking to get into the market, one of the most popular time frames that people get their prequalification done is after tax season. Especially for those who are going into new and better jobs and higher pay raises, this reflects a change in th ...

Heres a few reasons why the spring and the real estate market go hand in handReason #1: Better WeatherNow the sun is coming out, the greenery is starting to flourish. Better weather is the easiest way to enhance the picture quality of your home that could also feature trees, as well as park spaces nearby. Interior shots will also have an optimal amount of light.  Just take a look at this hous ...