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| Pre-construction Condo | 6/15/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I was wondering if there are any regulations around deposits (i.e. limits) for pre-contruction ...
A: Suzanne, When it comes to pre-sales in BC, the Real Estate Development Marketing Act (REDMA) ...
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| home owners grant | 6/12/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I have owned a rental for the past 15 years. I have now sold my principle residence and have moved ...
A: James, Great to hear back from you. I am glad you found some answers. I am not sure what province ...
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| judgement | 6/11/2007 | Sheri Friesen |
Q: We currently have a judgement against us for 39,000.00 which is under appeal, and awaiting a hearing ...
A: I am sorry that I can not be of assistance to you in this matter. I have access to information in ...
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| Vancouver Island Property | 6/11/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: We are an English couple currently based in the UK but thinking of working / relocating to Vancouver ...
A: Patrick, There are many differences between real estate transactions in the UK versus Canada. Using ...
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| home owners grant | 6/11/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I have owned a rental for the past 15 years. I have now sold my principle residence and have moved ...
A: James, If you sell your principle residence for more than what it cost you, you usually do not have ...
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| Forced Sale of home | 5/31/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: How does one go about forcing the sale of a home that was the main residence of a common law couple. ...
A: Lori, I must first tell you that I practice real estate in British Columbia; and there are some ...
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| Tax on a former rental | 5/29/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: lived in for 2 years and rented it for 1,5 and then moved back in an live more then a year in. ...
A: Lilia, When you sell your primary residence, you might be responsible for a capital gain. To be ...
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| RE: property | 5/26/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: Emma,sorry to bother you again.I wrote to you awhile ago about some lakeshore property that we own ...
A: It's no bother...I am here to help if I can. It is disappointing to hear you are having such ...
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| partition of property | 5/23/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: My husband and I helped our friends 2 years ago and they us. They were losing there place and we ...
A: Joe, The answer to this question lies in the status of your interest in the property... were you ...
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| i like anither condo after accepting the offer | 5/9/2007 | Alex Rodriguez |
Q: we decided to buy a condo in mississuaga,Ontario. we liked one condo and made an offer which was ...
A: Your agent is correct. Once your offer is accepted and you have signed your waivers, you are ...
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| selling home | 5/1/2007 | Sheri Friesen |
Q: furnace, wiring, finished basement, kitchen, flooring, shingles etc and we have had it on the market ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are frustrated.Daily contact with your realtor, I am sure would make you ...
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| looking | 4/1/2007 | Sheri Friesen |
Q: I've heard that most realtors don't like serving buyers because there is no contract and it's a lot ...
A: Interesting question. I do know of a few realtors with this philosophy. Although I do not agree with ...
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| selling property | 3/24/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: We inheritted property,actually 3600feet of shoreline on Lake Superior.We have held on to it for ...
A: Mike, I can appreciate your fears, many seller are apprehensive before they sell. The best advice I ...
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| Building home in Nanaimo | 3/5/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: We are British citizens and have bought a lot in Nanaimo. We now want to get hold of a list of ...
A: Baksh, Sounds like an exciting project. There is lots of information available to consumers who are ...
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| preconstruction unit selection | 2/28/2007 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I am planning on purchasing a pre-construction condo to live in myself and hold for around 3-5 ...
A: Ben, With a presale unit it is always good to have a plan; holding on to the unit after completion ...
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| New home construction | 2/4/2007 | Tracy Hryhoruk |
Q: The contract states that the items listed will be in our home. The contract also states that ...
A: given that the builder and you both have the same lawyer, they are acting as your legal ...
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| Deposit | 1/8/2007 | Sheri Friesen |
Q: that is exactly my situation! My realtor mentioned it was usual for $5000 per $100000 on a deposit. ...
A: Tracy, If the low deposit is a problem for the Seller. You may want to suggest an "additional" ...
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| Deposit | 1/8/2007 | Sheri Friesen |
Q: What is a the expected amount of a deposit when buying a property?
A: Here in Calgary where I practice. There is no set amount for a deposit. It is what ever the seller ...
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| disbursement of closing funds | 1/6/2007 | Sheri Friesen |
Q: We FINALLY closed on our home we had in nova scotia on dec 22nd. How long does our lawyer have to ...
A: I am sorry that your Lawyer has not returned your messages. That is unfortunate. ( I am actually ...
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| Joint Purchasing | 12/21/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: A good friend and I are looking to purchase property together. We have discussed and gone over a ...
A: Jason, Sorry for the delay in replying to your question...I am on vacation for the holidays and ...
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| Thunder Bay | 12/21/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I live in the US and am interested in buying rural real estate in the Thunder Bay area. I'm a little ...
A: Laura, I practice real estate in BC so I can only make reference to how things work in my province. ...
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| Condo | 12/13/2006 | Tracy Hryhoruk |
Q: I am new to calgary and canada as such. i am looking to buy a condo or single family house in south ...
A: Upcoming condo developments in South Calgary can be found in the new Condo magazine available at ...
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| property development | 12/13/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: MY wife and I have been trading and developing property in Bristol , UK. Next February we are moving ...
A: Tim, My folks are from Britain and just love it here. I am sure you both will too. However, real ...
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| Where to live | 12/11/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: We don't know much about where to rent an apartment in Vancouver and we're moving next June. Where ...
A: Alvaro, Let me be the first to welcome you to our fine city! Vancouver offers many opportunities ...
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| Will American credit history be helpful in Canada? | 12/11/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I've just gotten my Canadian visa and we plan to move there within six months (June 2007). I am ...
A: A good credit score always helps when applying for a mortgage regardless of where it was ...
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| family home purchase | 12/3/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: Due to the high cost of housing in the lower mainland, my wife and I have decided to purchase a ...
A: Dave, You are wise to do some research before jumping on a 'family' purchase. Here are some things ...
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| How are closings done in Canada? | 11/22/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I am Real Estate Agent from the US : ) A friend of mine has never bought a home before.So she asked ...
A: If your friend is interested in buying her rental home through a private sale with the landlord, I ...
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| How are closings done in Canada? | 11/21/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I was wondering who handles the closings in Canada. Is it a Lawyer or an Escrow/Title company or ...
A: Elissa, Thank you for your question. Are you by any chance an American? Most US buyers refer to ...
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| Self representation | 11/10/2006 | Sheri Friesen |
Q: My name is Claudia and I have a question for you. Is it possible for a buyer to represent himself ...
A: Well as you may or may not know. The sellers in this have agreed as per their listing contract to ...
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| Self representation | 11/10/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: My name is Claudia and I have a question for you. Is it possible for a buyer to represent himself ...
A: Claudia, In answer to your question, yes, a buyer can represent himself in a transaction. Not ...
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| Offer to Purchase | 11/7/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: We are in the process of transferring from Northern BC to Victoria. We had an Accepted offer on our ...
A: Wade, Congratulations on your move. I am a Vancouver realtor but I grew up in Victoria, BC so I am ...
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| joint property ownership with american spouse | 11/2/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: i own property in BC with an american spouse, i am canadian. What are the tax rules concerning ...
A: In BC one may have a capital gain or loss when one sells or are considered to have sold capital ...
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| shower vs bathtub | 10/22/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: I live in fairview slopes in Vancouver. I am going to be renovating my bathroom and was wondering ...
A: Karen, You are wise to research your renovation project before you begin, as well as consider the ...
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| lots available to build a house | 10/11/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: Are lots available close in to build on? Or how far out are lots available? Price range? We ...
A: Greetings Dick, So, you are a former Vancouverite? Alot has changed over the years, so depending on ...
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| chattel in purchase agreement | 10/11/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: We purchased inJuly and specified that furnace and fireplace inchattels be in good working condition ...
A: Ranta, I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Good luck in court today. In order to answer ...
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| Rent | 10/9/2006 | Tracy Hryhoruk |
Q: Tracy, Actually I am going to buy a house to be given for rent. My doubt is if I buy a home of any ...
A: to best ansswer this question it is really imperative to know which area you are planning to invest ...
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| Rent | 10/9/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: Emma, I would like to know how much rent in Canadian Dollars, I will be purchasing a home with Can ...
A: Hurinatt, I am not sure what you are asking here? If you are planning on purchasing a rental suite ...
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| 2 or 3 bedroom | 9/29/2006 | Tracy Hryhoruk |
Q: I am a single first time homebuyer. I'm deciding on purchasing a 2 bedroom townhouse which will be ...
A: Good morning Jack, To answer your question, three bedrooms are always more desireable as it offers ...
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| Condo conversion in Calgary by an American | 9/26/2006 | Tracy Hryhoruk |
Q: Tracy, I'm interested in buying a small (20-40 units) apartment complex in Calgary and converting ...
A: first off Calgary is one of the largest markets right now for condo conversions. I cannot tell you ...
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| Determination of Possession Date | 9/18/2006 | Emma-Lisa Raffo |
Q: Please comment on who determines the possession date in a residential real estate transaction. Is ...
A: Diane, I've read your arguements for each side, have to say you are both incorrect. Possession ...
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