Duncan Boan on November 30th, 2008

There is nothing wrong with asking your REALTOR for his or her views of what’s happening in the Victoria real estate market. After all, the nature of your REALTOR’s job provides both motivation and opportunity to feel the pulse of real estate activity in Victoria.
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But remember – training to be a [...]

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Duncan Boan on February 24th, 2007

The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia just finished compiling the results of a survey conducted to assess how renovations and energy efficiency enhancements affect market value. 610 BC Realtors participated in the survey, and the results are based on their observations and experiences during 2006.
Did the conclusions [...]

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Duncan Boan on October 4th, 2006

In a previous article you found out just how easy it is to compromise your potential bargaining position without even knowing it! The lesson learned there was be careful with the information you volunteer with a real estate agent – until the nature of the relationship between the two of you is [...]

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Duncan Boan on September 27th, 2006

It’s finally happened. A ‘For Sale’ sign just popped up on the lawn of a house on your street which you have always thought would be perfect for you and your family. You jot down the name and number of the listing real estate agent, and hurry home to tell your wife about it.
Your [...]

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Duncan Boan on September 12th, 2006

Are you thinking about selling your home in the near future? Whether you are going to sell your home yourself, or whether you plan to list it for sale with a licenced real estate professional, there are three things that you need to understand and keep in mind throughout the entire process of preparing [...]

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Duncan Boan on September 5th, 2006

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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