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Essential Tips for Home Buying During Wildfire Season in British Columbia

Posted on Aug 13, 2024 in Information Videos

As wildfire season becomes an increasingly common reality in British Columbia, homebuyers need to be more prepared than ever. Purchasing a home during this time presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to securing home insurance and navigating the real estate market. In this blog post, we'll provide essential tips for buying a home du...

UPDATE!! Changes to BC's Residential Tenancy Act - Eviction Notice Period Changes

Posted on Aug 02, 2024 in Information Videos

Navigating Tenant Evictions for Property Sales in British Columbia: What Buyers and Landlords Need to Know

If you're a landlord in British Columbia or considering buying a property with tenants, recent changes to the eviction notice period may impact your plans. Effective August 21, the BC government has shortened the eviction notice period from fou...

New 30-Year Amortizations for First-Time Homebuyers in Canada

Posted on Jul 31, 2024 in Information Videos

Are you a Millennial or Gen Z'er looking to buy your first home in Canada? The federal government has just announced a significant change that could make homeownership more accessible for young Canadians. Starting August 1, 2024, first-time homebuyers purchasing new builds can now benefit from 30-year amortizations on insured mortgages. This extens...

Changes to BC's Residential Tenancy Act: Essential Info!

Posted on Jul 16, 2024 in Information Videos

On July 3, 2024, the Provincial Government announced significant changes to the Residential Tenancy Act to protect tenants from bad-faith terminations. These changes, effective from July 18, 2024, are crucial for landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers to understand. In this blog post, I’ll break down the key updates and how they impact tenant-occup...

BC's Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Explained

Posted on Jul 11, 2024 in Information Videos

The BC government has launched an exciting initiative aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing. This initiative is designed to create diverse housing options that seamlessly fit into existing neighborhoods. Let's dive into what this means for our communities and how it can benefit you.

What is Small-Scale...

Bill 44: Transforming Housing in British Columbia

Posted on Jun 24, 2024 in Information Videos

Introduction

British Columbia has long faced significant challenges in housing affordability and availability. To address these issues head-on, the provincial government has introduced Bill 44, the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act. This landmark legislation aims to facilitate residential development, streamline zoning process...

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