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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.
Moving to New Westminster: A Guide to the Royal City
New Westminster fits a lot into a small city: a riverfront, heritage neighbourhoods, five SkyTrain stations and one of BC's busiest hospitals, between Burnaby, Coquitlam and the Fraser River. Here is a guide to the Royal City for home buyers. The short version New Westminster was incorporated in 1
Gifted Down Payments in Canada: What Lenders Need to See
Many first-time buyers in the Lower Mainland get help from family with their down payment. A gift can make all the difference, but lenders and mortgage insurers have rules about who can give it, how it is documented and how the money is traced. Here is what to plan for, so the gift helps your applic
BC's Home Flipping Tax: What Sellers Need to Know
Since January 1, 2025, BC has taxed the profit on homes sold within two years of buying them. Plans change, with a new job, a growing family or a separation, so it is worth knowing how the tax works before you buy and before you sell. Here is how it is calculated, who is exempt and what you have to
Maillardville and Austin Heights: A Guide to Southwest Coquitlam
Southwest Coquitlam is home to the city's most historic neighbourhood. Maillardville grew up beside a sawmill on the Fraser River more than a century ago, and next door, Austin Heights is growing into a busier, more urban neighbourhood along Austin Avenue. My office is on Austin Avenue, so this part
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