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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.
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
Selling a Home as an Executor in BC: Probate, Taxes and Timing
If you are the executor of a loved one's estate, selling their home is often the biggest task you take on, and it usually comes at a hard time. Here is how the process works in BC, what has to happen before the sale can complete, and the tax, insurance and timing details that are easy to miss. The s
What It Costs to Sell a Home in BC
Your sale price isn't what lands in your bank account. Here is what sellers in BC pay, from commission and legal fees to mortgage penalties and adjustments, and the taxes that can apply, so you can estimate what you will walk away with before you list. The short version For most sellers the bigges
Separation and the Family Home: Selling or Keeping It in BC
A separation brings hard decisions, and the family home is often the biggest one. Whether you sell or one of you keeps it, BC's Family Law Act shapes the options. Here is a plain-language overview of the rules, the costs and the timing, to help you plan with your lawyer. The short version Under BC
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