Tag: House
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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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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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Home Ownership – Is it Right for You?
Of course you want to own your own home! This is Canada. Home ownership is the Great Canadian dream! And what do you mean what type? Aren’t they all the same? Let’s take this one step at a time. Home ownership has several different aspects that can affect your decision. Some advantages and some disadvantages. Click here…
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Will Our Real Estate Market Change Soon?
There is certainly lots of talk about the possibility of change to our real estate market and to our industry. Our Government seems to be intent on doing their part with the implementation of a new property transfer tax. Others have posted our industry should change because of perceived conflicts of interest and what could be referred to…
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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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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…
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Abbotsford May 2015 Real Estate Market Stats
The Abbotsford Real Estate Market remains very active and we are now experiencing a strong sellers market in many areas. Inventory in single family houses has dropped 20% from one year ago but remains relatively unchanged from April of this Year. Get all the Stats – Click the Pic to Get Your Real Estate Market…