HST and Real Estate - What's Different Now?

Like it or not, BC joins other Canadian Provinces by adopting the HST as of July 1, 2010. With tax changes there tends to be confusion while everyone figures out how to implement the changes and ultimately we all wonder "How much more will this cost us?"

Even in the business community there is a level of uncertainty with regards to the HST as they ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 80 STEWART AVE, Nanaimo, BC

80 STEWART AVENUE ocean view home just a block away to the shore! Ideal, choice location to live in this stately appointment 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, approx 2990 sq ft total area, including the lower level in this total renovated beautiful truly character home along prestigious Stewart Avenue with a short walk to downt ...

Top 10 Agent Protocol Tips - Rules for Working With Agents

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide

One of my clients knows how to safely remove a brain tumor from the base of her patient's neck, but she doesn't have a clue about real estate agent protocol. Nor does she understand why some listing agents have yelled at her.

In her mind, she hasn't done anything wrong. She is only trying to fin ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 139 Pacific Terrace, Nanaimo, BC

The "WHITEHOUSE" with stunning views of Departure Bay and Georgia Strait! Located in a prime area of one of the best neighborhoods in Nanaimo, Cilaire! The owners are moving to Toronto and must sell now! This distinctive house has sweeping spectacular panoramic views of Pacific Ocean! Watch ferries going in & out ...

Thinking of renovating before selling?

Real estate agents have the privilege of touring through countless homes with each one having attributes that both excite and turn off potential buyers. The following list is from my own experiences and observations, when you are thinking of renovating consider that:

1. The look and feel of a real wood floor in comparison to a laminate adds significantly t ...

As time moves on the world around us goes through different "ages". There has been the Ice Age, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Industrial Age, Information Age and many other. Are we now heading into a new age?

Welcome to the Social Media Age. A phrase that was rarely heard a few years ago, Social Media has become a part of the online world. Families share pictures and videos in near real ti ...

The Real Estate market in Nanaimo is moving along steadily. On a daily basis houses that are listed are adjusting their prices in attempt to find what the buyers are willing to pay.

Historically, the market is heading it its highest volume period of the year - June and July tend to have the highest volume of properties sold. MLS Stats for May 2010 showed a total of 125 unit sales up slightly ...