Tag: Family
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Fixture or Chattel? Does it Stay, or Does it Go?
As a REALTOR®, the question of Does it Stay or Does it Go comes up with every transaction. The technical terms; fixture or chattel, are how they are described. As a buyer or a seller, it is important to know what is really included in the sale. I’ve asked my law student Ghost Writer, B. Sacamano, to help…
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Home Buying Is a Process – What should you do next?
The home buying process can be exciting and fun or it can be a time of stress and anxiety. This is greatly affected by what process or plan you have implemented. It will also depend on the type of Home Ownership you have decided to pursue. There will be common factors like: Establishing your budget…
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Condominium – What does that really mean?
We often hear the word condominium shortened to condo. And for many it has become synonymous with Apartment style housing. In this post we will unpack what Condominium really means. Terminology in Real Estate can sometimes be a bit confusing so when selling or purchasing a property you need to understand what it is you…
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When Should I Sell My Home?
Knowing the answer to “when should I sell” is possibly something you might want to know. Especially after the torrid marketplace we had this spring. With house values increasing 37% in the last year could now be the time? If you are asking yourself this question you should consider the following: Does our current home meet all of our needs? This will vary depending on…
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The V3G FSA Housing Market Report
The Real Estate market really seems to be on top of everyones mind these days. What with stories out of crazy things happening and prices going nuts it is sometimes tough to tell what is really happening. Like what is happening in your neighbourhood? If you live in the V3G FSA area of Abbotsford, this…
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2015 – A Review of Real Estate Market Value
A very common question I get as a REALTOR® is “How is the market” Typically we understand that to mean is “Is the value of my house going higher or should I be worrying about a bubble?” To say the real estate market in Abbotsford and Mission areas was active in 2015 would not really…
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October’s Abbotsford Real Estate Stats
October real estate stats are out and they tell an interesting tale. The FVREB says “No sign of slowdown for the Fraser Valley….” Get the complete report by clicking here or you can follow this post to get my take and point of view. This Chart is a look at the real estate market Stats for the…
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Real Estate – 5 Most Important Things
There’s the old joke in Real Estate, “What are the three most important things about Real Estate? The Answer: Location Location Location…. Ha Ha Ha. The importance of where your property is located is very real but we also should look at the other aspects of your home. You are going to have design, layout…