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Indoor Air Quality Testing and Vancouver Real Estate?
Is there are link between Indoor Air Quality and Vancouver Real Estate you ask? YES!
The air inside a home (Both condos and houses) can have many things in it and and some of that stuff may not be all that good for us. In a previous post we talked about how mould in a home can ...
New 2011 Mortgage Rules and Real Estate in Vancouver with Mike Stewart & Jessi Johnson Part 1 of 3 Amortization!
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The New 2011 Department of Finance Mortgage Rule Changes and Real Estate in Vancouver
Canada’s Department of Finance, which oversees and regulates Canada’s mortgage market which has a huge impact on Real ...
ouver First Time Home Buyers Guide Episode 5: Comparative Market Analysis for Buyers – What’s your Dream Home Worth?
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First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 3 How to Hire a Realtor!
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Share In Episode 2 of the Vancouver First Time Home Buyers Guide we talked about how to figure out where to buy. Once you have decided on neighbourhood, it’s time to select a Realtor.
Google it, Baby!
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Vancouver Real Estate Buyers Safety: Hold Backs in the Contract of Purchase and Sale
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Far too often Sellers in Vancouver agree to do things that they don’t end up doing. In a Vancouver Real Estate transaction this could result in a Buyer being responsible for thousands of dollars in repairs or future payments if a ...
Vancouver Real Estate Buyers Safety: Hold Backs in the Contract of Purchase and Sale
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First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 2 – Where to Buy!
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So You Know What you Can Spend, Where Are You Going to Buy? Share SO you’ve gone to the bank or met with your mortgage broker and you’ve been pre-approved as we discussed in Episode 1 of First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver. Now you know what you ...
Vancouver Real Estate Winter Deals Jessi Johnson Interviews Me!
Vancouver Real Estate Winter Deals Jessi Johnson Interviews Me!
GettingDeals this Winter on Vancouver Real Estate:
Yes! Time of year matters! I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jessi Johnson, a Vancouver mortgage broker on buying Vancouver Real Estate in the Winter and whether or not you can get a better deal ...
Vancouver Real Estate Overpriced?
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Is Vancouver Real Estate Overpriced or Underpriced?
From time to time I am asked if Vancouver Real Estate is overpriced. This is a very difficult question to answer and here’s why:
Compared to Where?
Overpriced is a relative term. Is Vancouver overpriced compared to where? Edmonton? ...
So you’re ready to write an offer and your Realtor has had you read and sign several disclosures as we discussed in Episode 6 First Time Home Buyers Advice.
A Real Estate Offer is a Contract of Purchase and Sale in BC?
Contract of Purchase for Vancouver BC Courtesy of Mike Stewart Realtor
Yes! In British Columbia, a Real Estate Offer is officially referred to as a Contract of Purchase ...
How to Sell a Vancouver Condo: Introduction
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This is the video introduction of my new series about How to Sell a Condo in Vancouver. The series will explain the entire process of selling your residential condo in Vancouver.
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How to Sell a Vancouver Condo: Introduction
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Welcome To Your Easy Guide to Selling a Condo in Vancouver! By Vancouver Realtor, Mike Stewart.
This is the video introduction of my new series about How to Sell a Condo in Vancouver. The series will explain the entire process of selling your residential condo in Vancouver. ...
Buyers Agents in Vancouver Disclose Real Estate Commissions in Writing! The Remuneration Disclosure Document
By Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
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How a Realtor gets paid and by whom is always source of interest in Vancouver.
In British Columbia, Buyers Agents (ie Real Estate ...
How To Sell a Condo in Vancouver Episode 1: Mortgage Penalties?
By Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
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Vancouver Buyers Agents Disclose Real Estate Commissions in Writing! The Disclosure of Remuneration Document
Disclosure of Remuneration: What is that?
How a Realtor gets paid and by whom is always source of interest in Vancouver.
In British Columbia, Buyers Agents (ie Real Estate Agents who are representing a Buyer) must disclose in writing to the Buyer they are working with, ...
Buyers Agents in Vancouver Disclose Real Estate Commissions in Writing! The Remuneration Disclosure Document
By Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
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August 2010 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics Package
Here are the August 2010 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics Package. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Posted by Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
REBGV August 2010 Stats Package
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Buyer’s market conditions continue in Greater Vancouver
Conditions in the Greater Vancouver housing market ...
First Time Buyer Tips Vancouver Episode 6: Working with a Realtor, FINTRAC, and the Remuneration Disclosure
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This post is part of a series discussing Tips for First Home Buyers in Vancouver. Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question! I strongly encourage questions and comments! Visit this link Mike's Blog to post your comments and questions. ...
Leaky Condos in Vancouver and Getting a Mortgage: Fun!
By Vancouver Realor Mike Stewart
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So You’ve Got an Accepted Offer on a Leaky Condo, Can you get a Mortgage?
Chad Watts, a Vancouver Mortgage Broker and I recently worked on a file were a first time Buyer fell in love with a gorgeous suite in a condo building in Vancouver with the classic ...
August 2010 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics Package
Here are the August 2010 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics Package. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Visit my Blog and post your comments and questions on this topic.
REBGV August 2010 Stats Package
Buyer’s market conditions continue in Greater Vancouver
Conditions in the ...
Vancouver Real Estate and FINTRAC
by Mike Stewart
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FINTRAC stands for Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre which is where the Government of Canada monitors financial transactions, including Real Estate to fight terrorism and money laundering.
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Amortization by Jessi Johnson Vancouver Mortgage Specialist and Mike Stewart Realtor
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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jessi Johnson of the Jessi Johnson Mortgage Team and he was kind enough to explain a term that I hear regularly as a Vancouver Realtor and that is Amortization.
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Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) for Property Buyers in Vancouver – What is it?
by Mike Stewart
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Get the Docs!
When you are preparing to submit an offer on a property or have an accepted offer, you will receive a package of documents giving you detailed information about the property. One of the most important ...
June 2010 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Market Statistics Package
by Mike Stewart
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June 2010 Statistics from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver provided by Mike Stewart Vancouver Rea…
June 2010 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Market Statistics Package
by Mike Stewart
Hi All,
No video for this one, but I have all the data below. Share
June 2010 Statistics from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver provided by Mike Stewart Vancouver Rea…
First Time Home Buyers Guide Episode 5: Comparative Market Analysis for Buyers – What’s your Dream Home Worth?
By Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
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In Episode 4, we discussed how to efficiently search for properties in Vancouver. So now you’ve found your dream home and you want to write an offer. Now is the time to take a cold hard look ...
Property Transfer Tax (PTT) and Vancouver Real Estate
By Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
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I get questions all the time about BC’s Property Transfer Tax and how it applies to Vancouver Real Estate. Here’s a simple explanation.
BC’s Property Transfer Tax – What is it?
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BC HST’s Impact Vancouver Residential Real Estate: Could it Push Prices Up? By Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
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BC HST and Vancouver Real Estate: What will be the Impact?
First the Facts on BC HST! – There’s a commonly held misconception about British Columbia’s Harmonized Sales Tax and that is that BC’s HST is ...
May 2010 Sales Statistics from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
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Here are the May 2010 sales statistics from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments! View this blog on my website and scroll to the bottom to leave a comment a question.
REBGV Stats – May market offers buyers greater ...
First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 3 How to Hire a Realtor!
Realestate Video Blog by Mike Stewart (604)763-3136
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In Episode 2 of the Vancouver First Time Home Buyers Guide we talked about how to figure out where to buy. Once you have decided on neighbourhood, it’s time to select a Realtor.
Google it, Baby!
To get started, ...
Mold and Indoor Air Quality in Vancouver with Brian Mackenzie of ABM Environmental
Interview blog by Mike Stewart
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Brian Mackenzie of ABM Environmental to talk about mold (mould) and indoor air quality. I was working with a client who was buying an older house in the Grandview area of Vancouver ...
My Interview with Jane Carrigan of Global TV on Vancouver’s Hot Real Estate Market!
Video Blog by Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor.
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I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed by Global TV’s Jane Carrigan on Vancouver’s Hot Real Estate Market at my listing at 1103-788 Hamilton.
The clients did a brilliant job of staging the suite and we ...
First Time Home Buyers Guide Vancouver – Episode 1 – Getting Started!
Video Blog by Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor. Call Mike at (604)763-3136
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This is the first post in a series of tips for First Time Home Buyers in Vancouver’s property market.
So you’re thinking of taking the plunge and buying your first home ...
The Rolston – A New Pre-Sale in Downtown Vancouver at 1300 Granville!
By Mike Stewart
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I had a meeting this week with the sales team at The Rolston, a new pre-sale in Downtown Vancouver to built by Rize Alliance Developments. The building will be located at 1300 Granville Street and will have 23 levels with 186 suites in total. ...
“Vancouver City” A Very Cool HD Time Lapse Video of Our Gorgeous City!
Povided by Mikes Stewart
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A client recently showed me this video on Youtube and I was so impressed I thought I’d share it with you. Its by David and Dan Newcomb featuring music by Linda Ganzini and I would say these are the most breath ...
« How a Realtor Calculates List Price – Comparative Market Analysis for Sellers!
By Mike Stewart, Vancouver Realtor
BC HST is Only Payable on BRAND NEW PROPERTIES!
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BC HST and Vancouver Real Estate
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There are A LOT of misconceptions about British Columbia’s Harmonized Goods and Services Tax and Vancouver Real Estate. ...
How a Realtor Calculates List Price – Comparative Market Analysis for Sellers!
By Mike Stewart
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What is a Comparative Market Analysis?
It is the process Realtors use to ascertain the market value of the properties they market.
How do I do a Comparative Market Analysis?
1 ) Visit the property!
The first thing I do when requested ...
Hi All,
If you're going to buy property in Vancouver ALWAYS GET A BUILDING INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED AND QUALIFIED BUILDING INSPECTOR!
Don't use you Dad's buddy who used to be a plumber in the 70's, don't use your brother-in-law who's into tools! Hire a professional, its the best cheapest insurance you can get when buying property in Vancouver.
Important Facts about Home Inspectors: ...
Pre Sale Condo Assignments in Vancouver – What are They? Are they Safe?
Video Blog by Mike Stewart
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Assignments of Pre-Sale Condos in Vancouver
Along with the rise of the Vancouver’s Pre Sale Condo market, the market for Pre Sale Condo Assignments has been a huge money maker for investors in Vancouver Real Estate.
What are Pre Sale ...
Vancouver Real Estate Prediction for the 2010 Winter Olympics
By Mike Stewart
November 30th, 2009
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The Olympics Won’t Matter That Much.
I stand by what I said in a previous prediction on the Olympics and Vancouver Real Estate that there will be minimal transactions in Downtown Vancouver and surrounding areas because of Olympic security measures. ...
