Revisiting foreign buyer taxes
Posted on Jan 22, 2021 in Government and real estate
Four years ago, B.C.’s provincial government introduced a tax on foreign buyers that was designed to make housing more affordable for Metro Vancouver residents.
A tax of 15 per cent was levied on residential properties purchased by foreigners. Two years later, in 2018, the 15 per cent foreign buyer tax was changed to 20 per cent and, later that year...
Ready To Sell?
Posted on Jan 19, 2021 in Selling a house
If you’d like to find out what your home is really worth, because you’re thinking of putting it on the market, here’s a thought.
Call Jennifer (604-726-8768).
Email Jennifer (click this).
Ask Jennifer.
Years of satisfied clients, unparallelled attention to detail, integrity that is beyond question and insightful market research are among the credential...
Central 1 bullish about real estate in 2021
Posted on Jan 10, 2021 in Real estate market
In the current issue of News From Nexus — which you will find either in your e-mailbox or under “news” on this website's menu — you may recall what Central 1 had to say about the 2021 real estate market.
It bears repeating…and elaborating.
“Economic growth is forecast to pick up steam in the second quarter of 2021 onwards as the vaccine drives higher...
Backyard office construction
Posted on Dec 22, 2020 in Home improvements
Vancouver residents who are working from home during the pandemic and need more space to do that have taken to the backyard in the search for the peace and quiet they left behind in their traditional offices.
However, the construction of a small, backyard office is not as simple as it sounds, and not as simple as it used to be.
According to a report...
About the biggest, most beautiful choices
Posted on Dec 15, 2020 in Buying a house
At this time of year, and maybe especially this year, driving around to check out Christmas lights can be an entertaining pastime.
And what catches your eye as you navigate the streets of a neighbourhood?
The biggest, most beautiful display of lights, right?
Similarly, when you’re looking at houses in a neighbourhood or on a street, what catches your...
EV rebates double for homeowners
Posted on Dec 09, 2020
With British Columbia’s commitment to developing zero-emission vehicles, it’s clear that homes with electric vehicle charging stations are going to become increasingly more valuable.
If you’re considering maximizing the value of your home when you put it on the market, this might be the right time to proactively upgrade your home.
Effective last week...