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What Sellers Need To Know About Home Inspections

03.24.10 | No Comments »

For many reasons, people sell their homes. It’s not an easy task either. It’s a lengthy task at that. So, part of the buying process is having a home inspection done by a home inspector. There are certain things as the seller that you need to make sure are taken care of. This can be the make it or break it for those who are considering buying the home. So, if you live in Canada, here are some things they will be looking at. Keep reading to find out what sellers need to know about home inspections.

Seller Tips On How To Stage Your Home For Selling

03.17.10 | No Comments »

When it comes to selling a home, people often tend to overlook the things that can either make or break a deal with potential buyers. Whether a home is brand-new, recently remodeled, or a diamond in the rough that’s waiting to be uncovered by a little tender loving care, knowing how to stage your home for selling can prove to be an important step when it comes to those crucial first impressions.

HST Tax Affect On Home Sellers In British Columbia

03.15.10 | No Comments »

When purchasing any goods and services, the small taxation that is added to purchases at an escalating amount is something that we are all used to. In Canada, specifically British Columbia, citizens are accustomed to the provincial sales tax (PST) set at 7% and the goods and services tax (GST), set at 5%. These taxes are going to be combined starting July of this year to create a 12% tax added to a number of goods and services that were previously exempt from either the GST or PST. This HST tax has the potential to adversely effect both home buyers and sellers through the British Columbian province.

Looking Ahead To Benefits Of Buying Real Estate For First Time Buyers

03.09.10 | No Comments »

These little known benefits of buying real estate for first time buyers (in Vernon, BC) are the benefits people sometimes overlook when shopping for a home. When experts speak of property ownership, the benefits with which sellers tantalize buyers usually orbit around money. But there are other personal advantages to be had from taking that first plunge into ownership. This article shares 3 personal benefits along with 4 monetary benefits.