I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 44 4945 57TH Street, Ladner, British Columbia Oasis! Excellent 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhome in a well maintained family oriented complex. Quiet end unit with stamped concrete patio backing onto greenspace. Many updates including kitchen, floors, paint & windows. Low maintenance fees & pet friendly. Close to amenities.

Did you know that there is a First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $5,000 that you can claim on your income tax return on a qualifying home if: you or your spouse or common-law partner acquired a qualifying home; and you did not live in another home owned by you or your spouse or common-law partner in the year of acquisition or in any of the four preceding years (first-time home buyer). Singl ...

Why must I avoid condensation problems?  Condensation can cause serious damage to the interior and structural elements of your home.  If left unchecked, condensation can cause: crumbling of drywall, decay in wood framing, corrosion of steel frames, peeling paint, damage to insulation and finally mould and mildew problems.   Mould and mildew can lead to health concerns.  Keep a watchful eye ou ...

Spring is the time of plans and projects! No matter how long our winter, thankfully, Spring is sure to follow.  We all get “itchy” this time of year and we all can’t wait to get out in our gardens and tackle those household tasks that we have been putting off for months.  Over the winter, I had a chance to watch some of the popular home renovation shows. The professionals make it all seem so ...

How does an Insurance Broker help me in a home purchase transaction?  Whether you are buying a single family or strata-type property, you will need home insurance.  If you are purchasing a single family home, the Bank will require a copy of the insurance policy before they will advance the mortgage funds.  If you are purchasing a strata home, you will only need to purchase 'contents' insuranc ...

You may want a Land Surveyor on a single family home purchase, if the Seller doesn't have a current survey or certificate of location.  A survey is important as it shows the location of the home on the lot, rights of way, dimensions, etc.  Most Banks require a copy of the survey if you are going to have a mortgage on the Title.

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 1908 4900 FRANCIS Road, Richmond, British Columbia Countryside Estates. Well maintained 3 bedroom townhome with ongoing updates including windows, main bath, HW tank, paint & more. Spacious plan offering large rooms storage, 2 parking spots, beautifully landscaped yard & patio, wood burning F/P & more. Great complex with rec center & outdoor ...

How does an Appraiser help you in a home purchase?  An appraiser will assess the property's value, to protect you from paying too much. 

It's really OK to go unplugged!! Help our amazing Mother Earth for one hour on Saturday, May 29th from 8:30-9:30 pm. Here are 7 fun things to do in the dark here.

Historically low mortgage rates in 2014! In the first quarter of the this year some chartered Banks lowered their posted 5 year mortgage rate to 4.99%.  This is the first time the 5 year posted rate has dropped below 5%.  This means that Buyers can now qualify at this very low 4.99% rate, Wahoooo!!  Does this motivate you to buy your dream home?