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Stan Direct: 604-202-1412E-mail: ssteam3000@gmail.com Click the first two links below to view the MLS® listings of Vancouver Estate Sales, Probate and Power of Attorney sales, constantly updated every 1-2 hours. Play with the searches. Sort the listings by clicking the description at the top of each column. Click on the SOLD properties to see their actual…
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On May 27, 2025, the Federal Government issued a press release that provides for a Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) rebate for first time home buyers (FTHB) of new homes (and co-ops). The press release indicates that the Excise Tax Act will be amended to provide FTHB with a full GST rebate on homes under…
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