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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.
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or Port Moody? Choosing Your Tri-Cities Home
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody sit side by side, share a school district and are often grouped together as the Tri-Cities. Each one has its own character, though, and the right fit depends on how you get around, how you like to spend your weekends and the kind of home you want. Here is how
Buying a Presale Condo in BC: Deposits, Disclosure and Your Right to Cancel
Buying a presale condo or townhome can mean a brand-new home, time to save and a price agreed today for a home you move into later. It also works very differently from buying a resale home, with its own paperwork, deposit rules and right to cancel. Here is what I would want you to know before you si
Buying and Selling at the Same Time: How to Time Your Move in BC
If you already own a home, your next purchase comes with an extra question: do you sell first or buy first? There is no single right answer, but there are good ways to manage the risk on either side. Here is how I help clients line up the two moves. The short version Selling first tells you exactl
Home Inspections in BC: What Your Inspector Checks, and What They Don't
A home inspection is your best look at a home's condition before you commit to buying it. It also has limits, and knowing them helps you decide when to bring in a specialist. Here is what a BC home inspection covers, what it leaves out, and the extra checks I suggest for older homes. The short versi
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