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2021 Property Assessment

(January 08, 2021)

What did you think of your 2021 Property Assessment Notice ?

If you are a property owner in British Columbia, you should have received an Assessment Notice that shows the assessed value of your property as of July 1, 2020. A common misconception is that a significant change in your assessed value will result in a proportionately significant change in your property taxes. The most important factor i... read more.

A Note to End the Year...

(December 21, 2020)

Looking back on this year, after the rollercoaster of emotions we have all experienced together through this pandemic, sometimes we need a reminder to appreciate the small, sometimes overlooked positives in the day. Two of my favorite quotes that keep me practicing gratitude are:

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things" - Robert Brault

"The real g... read more.

How to Find a Home that Has your "Big Three"

(December 15, 2020)

How do you find the home of your dreams within a price range you can afford?

Most buyers start by making a “wish list”. But, it’s easy to get frustrated when you have a long wish list and expect you’ll be able to find a home with every one of those features. You might, for example, have “mature backyard tree” as number 23 on your list, and become disappointed when an otherwise ideal property doesn... read more.

Start the Home Selling Process this month

(December 02, 2020)

If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now.

What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by starting the process this month, you’ll be in excellent shape when you’re ready to list in the spring.

Here are just a few examples of wh... read more.

Buying a Home that Needs Some Work

(November 18, 2020)

When you’re shopping for a new home, you probably want the property to be as “move in ready” as possible. That way, you can... well... just move in!

However, there are a lot of fantastic properties on the market that need some work. For example, you might see a home that has everything you need, but the kitchen is long overdue for a renovation. Or, you might view a property that requires a lot of r... read more.