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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.
Freehold or Strata? What You Actually Own When You Buy in BC
Two homes can look alike from the street and come with very different kinds of ownership. Whether a home is freehold, strata, bare land strata or leasehold affects what you own, what you pay each month and who makes the decisions. Here is a plain-language guide for BC buyers. The short version Wit
More Homes per Lot: What BC's New Zoning Rules Mean for Owners and Buyers
Since 2024, BC law has required most cities to allow three to six homes on many lots once zoned for a single house or duplex, and higher density near SkyTrain. If you own a house, are buying one or are thinking about building, here is what the rules allow, how the Tri-Cities have applied them, and w
Selling a Tenanted Home in BC: Notices, Showings and Your Buyer's Plans
Selling a home with tenants in it takes extra planning. The tenancy doesn't end just because you sell, notice periods are set by law, and your buyer's plans for the home shape the whole process. Here is how it works in BC. The short version If your buyer wants to move in, they must ask you in writ
Closing Costs in BC: What to Budget Beyond Your Down Payment
Your down payment is the biggest cheque you write when you buy a home, but it is not the only one. Here is what else to budget for when you buy in BC, from property transfer tax to the adjustments on your lawyer's statement, so you can plan for each one well before completion. The short version Pl
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