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Real Estate Advice for Coquitlam & the Lower Mainland
Practical guides for buyers and sellers in the Tri-Cities and Fraser Valley, from mortgage pre-approval to choosing the right neighbourhood.
Burke Mountain vs Westwood Plateau: Choosing Your Coquitlam Neighbourhood
Two of Coquitlam's most sought-after neighbourhoods sit less than fifteen minutes apart, and buyers often tour both before realising how different they actually are. Here is how I help clients tell them apart. The short version Burke Mountain is the newer build on the edge of the wilderness. Westw
BC Assessment vs Market Value: What Your Coquitlam Home Is Really Worth
When homeowners ask me what their place is worth, most already have a number in mind: their BC Assessment. It is a useful figure, but it was never designed to tell you what a buyer will pay. Here is how I explain the difference, and how I actually price a home before it goes on the market. The short
Buying a Condo or Townhouse in BC: The Strata Documents to Read First
When you buy a condo or townhouse, you are buying more than a home. You are joining a strata corporation, sharing its budget and its building, and agreeing to live by its bylaws. The strata documents show you how well the building has been looked after and what it may cost you in the years ahead. He
From Offer to Keys: The Home Buying Timeline in BC
Having your offer accepted is exciting, and then the questions start. When is the deposit due? What does removing subjects mean? When do I actually get the keys? Here is how a typical resale purchase unfolds in BC, step by step, so you know what is coming and what to do at each stage. The short vers
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