Everyone has heard the old maxim – ‘buyer beware’, or caveat emptor. Usually we think of it in terms of clear ownership and property defects.
But if you’re looking at buying a ‘fractional interest’ in a vacation resort or luxury hotel in British Columbia, you can add another item to the list of things to [...]
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Does the mere mention of the word “moving” suck the iron from your blood? Moving doesn’t have to be such a dreaded experience, if you follow these few tips.
Select a Mover: Selecting a mover at random is like rolling the dice – the outcome is highly unpredictable! Check with your family and friends – [...]
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The government of British Columbia experienced an incredibly good year financially, ending up with a 3.5 Billion dollar surplus at the end of March, 2006. Our Finance Minister pointed out several reasons for this stellar financial performance, but I don’t recall her referring to the cash cow that is the Property Transfer Tax.
Under British Columbia [...]
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Unrealistic Expectations:
“I’ll be here for two years – help me find a condo that I can sell when I leave for a profit of at least $50,000″.
There is nothing like the exuberance of youth, especially that of a young client who has never seen a real estate market do anything but [...]
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