Home buying cost savings programs
Posted on May 11, 2023
1. Home Buyers’ Plan: RRSP for down payments
Canada Revenue Agency’s Home Buyers' Plan lets qualifying home buyers use up to $35,000 of their RRSPs to buy a home. Couples can use up to $70,000. The home must be the principal residence, the home buyers must not have owned a home within the past five years and the loan must be repaid within 15 years...
The dos and don’ts of staging your home for sale
Posted on Mar 23, 2023
Article courtesy of royallepage.ca, orginal article can be found Here
Security Cameras when Selling
Posted on Jan 18, 2023
Surveillance is increasing throughout society and many homes today use surveillance as a deterrent to crime or as an investigative tool. REALTORS® spend much of their time entering into the private homes of their clients, so it is important to consider the implications involved in taking video and / or audio recordings. Part VI of the Criminal Code...
2023 Homebuyer Protection Plan (HPP)
Posted on Jul 27, 2022
Last week the provincial government announced the roll out of their Homebuyer Protection Plan (HPP).
This new measure will begin January 2023. The Victoria Real Estate Board, the other provincial boards and BCREA will continue to work with the BC Financial Services Authority preparing for the introduction and implementation of the HPP.
Please note t...
Understanding Parking and Storage Designations
Posted on Jul 13, 2022
Articel courtesy of condo clear services - condoclear,ca
Most buildings that were built in the 90s or earlier came with more parking stalls and storage lockers than units. Today, we’re seeing many new strata developments that have less parking stalls and storage than units, which makes these components that much more important and valuable to consum...
Victoria Market Update - July 2021
Posted on Jul 08, 2021
Article Courtesy of the Victoria Real Estate Board - full stats package available HERE