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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.

  • Condo Insurance in BC: Strata Deductibles and Your Own Policy,Silvana Azurdia

    Condo Insurance in BC: Strata Deductibles and Your Own Policy

    In a BC strata, two insurance policies protect your home: the strata corporation's and your own. The gap between them, especially the strata's deductibles, is where owners can get caught out. Here is how the pieces fit together, and what to check before you buy. The short version   The strata corpor

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  • Anmore and Belcarra: A Guide to the Villages Next to Port Moody,Silvana Azurdia

    Anmore and Belcarra: A Guide to the Villages Next to Port Moody

    In the forest behind Port Moody, the villages of Anmore and Belcarra offer something rare in Metro Vancouver: large lots, lakes and trails on your doorstep, and a small-community feel, a short drive from Tri-Cities shops and SkyTrain. Here is what buyers should know about each. The short version   A

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  • Downsizing in the Tri-Cities: Moving from a House to a Condo or Townhouse,Silvana Azurdia

    Downsizing in the Tri-Cities: Moving from a House to a Condo or Townhouse

    Moving from a family house to a condo or townhouse can free up equity, cut down on upkeep and put you closer to shops and transit. It is also a big move, financially and emotionally. Here is how to plan a downsize in the Tri-Cities, step by step. The short version   Start with how you want to live,

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  • How Your List Price Is Set: Inside a Comparative Market Analysis,Silvana Azurdia

    How Your List Price Is Set: Inside a Comparative Market Analysis

    Your list price is one of the biggest decisions you make when you sell. Set it well and you give your home the best chance to attract the right buyers; set it too high and buyers may pass it by. Here is how a suggested list price is worked out, and what goes into the numbers. The short version   A c

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