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REBGV – New rule and form coming July 17 that is focused on enhancing transparency in multiple offer situations

The real estate boards across the Lower Mainland will implement a new multiple offer disclosure form on July 17 2023 that seller’s agents will be required to complete and communicate to buyer’s agents who participated in a multiple offer situation. 

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The Agent Tales: #6 Suzanne Callaghan & Jenny Gill

The truth is that real estate isn’t about property. It’s about people. Normal human beings who have braved the sometimes wonderful, oftentimes treacherous waters of this great, real estate adventure. Here are some of their stories.

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How Do You Port a Mortgage?

Porting your mortgage is when you transfer the remainder of your current mortgage term, outstanding principal balance, and interest rate to a new property if you’re selling your existing home and buying a new one. Now, despite what some big banks would lead you to believe, porting your mortgage is not an easy process. It’s not a magic process that guarantees you will qualify to purchase a new property using the mortgage you had on a previous property.

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The Best Time to Sell: The Week of April 16-22

Wondering when the best time to sell is? “Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations, because the best time to list a home in 2023 is approaching quickly. The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers, more so than any other week in the year.”

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It’s All About Curb Appeal: The Simple Landscaping Task That Can Boost Your Home’s Value the Most

The exterior and front yard of your home are “the first thing that many homebuyers see as they drive up,” says NAR’s Vice President of Research Jessica Lautz. “It does impact whether a buyer is willing to step inside.”

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Ready to Sell? These Features Are Key for Today’s Buyers

There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted homebuyers’ prioritiesworldwide, and Metro Vancouver’s market is no exception. Though BC has received international accolades for our handling of the COVID-19 crisis (in Bonnie we trust!), people have been cooped up in their homes for months, and they’re growing restless. Now more than ever, prospective homebuyers are ready to make a move. 

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Getting a Fair Price for Your Home

Selling your home, in some ways, is like buying one. No one wants to feel like they’ve been ripped off. That said, there’s a balance between selling your home short and inflating its price. Sometimes that line can be subtle. Other times, it can be very apparent. The trick is to find that perfect deal

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