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British Columbia Real Estate |
BC-Realty.com is a portal site for British Columbia home buyers, sellers, Realty Professionals & real estate investors. This is also the home of BC Mortgage Consultants, BC Real Estate Directory and free BC Property Listings.
You are invited to post your real estate related questions, tips or advice in our Forum, check out sites that have been awarded the BC-Realty.com Website Award and search the free Property Listings for British Columbia homes, businesses or land for sale. Our free Property Listings feature is open to both Realtors and FSBO listings of BC real estate. |
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Strata Ownership Needs Better Legislation |
According to strata owners on Vancouver Island there are major deficiencies in BC’s strata legislation. Over 458,000 condominiums and other strata properties, or one in four taxable properties in BC are affected by strata legislation. 67,000 of these properties are located on Vancouver Island.
A series of public meetings hosted by the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association (VISOA) was completed on March 30. At these meetings, participants reacted to a discussion paper based on numerous complaints VISOA had received about inadequate legal protection for strata owners. Based on the public meetings, written submissions from owners and consultation with homeowner associations on the mainland, VISOA is now developing a report on issues and alternatives for improving BC’s strata legislation. The report will be available later this spring.
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A Canadian Home Buyer’s Primer |
A brief guide to buying real estate in CanadaFrank and Sue Gerryts are ex-Brits who are licensed realtors in British Columbia. They specialize in helping people relocate to B.C. - visit them at their web site: relocation2bc.com We’re not in Kansas now, TotoIf you are moving to Canada, it is most likely that buying a home there will be one of your major investments. The house buying process is significantly different from that in the U.K. This guide will help you understand the differences and could even save you some money. Use this guide to find out how it all works. |
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Buying New Construction...How Do I Begin? |
The prospect of shopping for a new construction residence can be quite daunting, but the rewards of owning a brand new home out-weight the disadvantages if you know the potential pitfalls. The following are important considerations: Overall Dollar Budget, Location, Cost Per Square Foot, Finishes, Upgrades, Parking and Delivery Date.
Overall Dollar Budget
To establish a budget for purchasing a home, you should speak with a mortgage professional prior to looking for property. In terms of your budget, keep in mind that parking is usually not included in the purchase price that is quoted by the developer. In addition, in today's market the list price of the unit is typically not negotiable. |
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Getting started in Real Estate Investment |
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One of the most frequently asked questions in Real Estate is “How do I get started?” Now, while that seems like a reasonable enough, short question, the answer becomes a long, drawn out one. The reason for this is that ‘getting started’ takes only one step – any step, in any direction. The question might be better phrased by asking “Which direction is right for me?” You see, “How do I get started in Real Estate” is similar to saying “Let’s go on vacation” – it sounds great, but there needs to be more detail about when, where and such before you can start packing for your trip. So, let’s rephrase the question, take a first step in the right direction and get you ‘started’! Which direction is right for me? With the multitude of styles, methods and techniques of Real Estate investing floating around, just how do you pick the one that will take you where you want to go? |
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Buying a Home - The Main Players |
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When buying a home or other property, you will have to rely on a range of professionals to guide you through the process. For first time home buyers in particular, it helps to be acquainted with these specialists and their roles. |
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Can Your Realtor Negotiate the Best Sale For Your Home? |
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When you get ready to sell your home, you want to be sure that the real estate agent who represents your property will do the best possible job. You may need to interview a couple of agents or realties before making a decision on which one should sell your property. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or talk to several realtors before choosing one to sell your home. |
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