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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.
Burquitlam, Lougheed and City Centre: Coquitlam's SkyTrain Neighbourhoods
Since the Evergreen Extension opened in 2016, the Millennium Line has reshaped Coquitlam, and the areas around its stations are where many of the city's new condos and townhouses are going up. Here is a guide to Burquitlam, Lougheed and City Centre for buyers who want to live near SkyTrain. The shor
SD43 School Catchments: Choosing a Home Near the Right School
For many families, the school down the street matters as much as the home itself. If you are buying in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra, your address decides your catchment school in School District 43. Here is how catchments work, what isn't guaranteed, and how to check bef
Reverse Mortgages and Home Equity in Retirement
Many homeowners reach retirement with most of their wealth in their home. If you want to stay put but need more income, there are several ways to draw on that equity. Here is how a reverse mortgage works, what it costs, and how it compares with a home equity line of credit, BC's property tax deferme
Why Mortgage Pre-Approval Matters in the Lower Mainland
Most buyers I meet have been scrolling listings for weeks before they ever speak to a lender. I'd gently suggest doing it the other way around. Here is what pre-approval actually does, what it does not do, and why the distinction matters more in this market than in most. Pre-qualification and pre-ap
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