Find the right home
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Find the right home

ByStan S.

Understand your housing options, choose your priorities and select your homebuying professionals. Think long term when buying a home. What kind of home do you need now? What will you need in 5 to 10 years? Consider: COMMON TYPES OF HOMEOWNERSHIP Options vary slightly between provinces, but you can choose between the following ownership types in Canada:…

Age in place safely and independently
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Age in place safely and independently

ByStan S.

Use these tips and resources to ensure you get the most out of life – and home – as you age in place. Housing options for seniors Canada has a variety of housing options to fit different needs and budgets. Canada has many housing options available for seniors that suit a wide range of budgets,…

British Columbia Real Estate Fact Sheet
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British Columbia Real Estate Fact Sheet

ByStan S.

What legislation and regulations govern strata corporations in British Columbia? Governing Legislation What legislation and regulations govern strata corporations in British Columbia? Warranty Programs Do provincial legislation and/or regulations require that developers of new strata provide a new home warranty to buyers? Yes. The Homeowner Protection Act and Homeowner Protection Act Regulation generally require developers to provide one through…

Frequently asked questions when purchasing condominiums
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Frequently asked questions when purchasing condominiums

ByStan S.

Common questions and concerns about purchasing condominiums WHERE ARE MY UNIT’S BOUNDARIES? This will depend on your condominium. Sometimes, a unit boundary can be at the backside of the interior drywall of the unit’s dividing walls. Or, it might be the centre line of the unit’s walls. It’s important to be clear where your unit’s…

Tips for buying a new and resale condominium
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Tips for buying a new and resale condominium

ByStan S.

All of the lists, tips and answers to frequently asked questions you need when buying a condo. Tips for buying a new condominium Handy tips to help you when you go to buy a new condominium. Look over the unit’s drawings and specifications so you’re clear about the floor measurements. Do they reflect the actual floor…

The pros and cons of condominium ownership
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The pros and cons of condominium ownership

ByStan S.

Determining if condominium living fits with your lifestyle, personality and financial situation. Wondering whether or not condominium living really is the right choice for you? You may love the idea of ditching your snow shovel and lawn mower when you move into a condo, but you might not be so happy about leaving your satellite…