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3 Types of Value In Real Estate

February 22nd, 2012, Owen Bigland

Owen Bigland blogs about how there are 3 different types of value that are attached to any piece of residential real estate. Appraised Value: This is done by your bank or lending institution if you are borrowing money via a mortgage to purchase the home. The banks want to make sure that the house you are buying and borrowing money for is actually worth what you are paying. Occasio ...
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Special Assessments

February 17th, 2012, Owen Bigland

Owen Bigland blogs about how major repairs, maintenance and upgrades to your Vancouver condo will be coming out of your pocket via a special assessment. Some home owners seem to think that's what the contingency reserve fund is for. I'm here to tell you that it rarely is. You might vote to use some funds to help offset the cost of the repair or upgrade but chances are the majori ...
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Why are Vancouver home prices so high!

February 11th, 2012, Owen Bigland

Owen blogs about a question he is asked quite frequently. Why is it so damn expensive to by a home in the Lower Mainland? There are many things that contribute to our high prices here in Vancouver but the 2 main ones are no surprise ...it's simply boils down to supply and demand. Demand is high and getting higher all the time. Mainland China buyers love Vancouver, San Francisco ...
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Boyd Park Open House!

February 11th, 2012, Owen Bigland

We are proud to announce that this Feb 12th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 8880 NO 1 Road in the Boyd Park neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Boyd Park.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Boyd Park Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesi ...

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Boyd Park Open House!

February 11th, 2012, Owen Bigland

We are proud to announce that this Feb 12th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 8860 NO 1 Road in the Boyd Park neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Boyd Park.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Boyd Park Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesi ...

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201 8740 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia

February 8th, 2012, Owen Bigland

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 201 8740 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia

"Apple Greene" bright & spacious 1 bedroom + Den. (Den easily converts to 2nd bedroom). New phase featuring hook-up for insuite laundry, 1.5 bathrooms. 1118 sq ft including the enclosed balcony. Loads of storage space plus a locker. Undercover parking. Great rec. facilities with indoor & outdoor swi ...

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229 8860 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia

February 8th, 2012, Owen Bigland

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 229 8860 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia

"Apple Greene" 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. Freshly painted and new carpet throughout. Over 1030 sq ft including the open balcony. in suite storage plus a locker space. Undercover parking. Great complex with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Seafair shopping center across the road and transit at ...

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The 5 year rule for buying a home

February 3rd, 2012, Owen Bigland

Here's some great advice from an online financial magazine caled Moneyning. It reccommends that if your going to buy a home or condo make sure you plan on staying for at least 5 years or more.  With all the  up front costs and commissions assosiated with buying and selling you need at least 5 years via appreciation to get that money back. One of the great things about Real estate is that it's ...
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RRSP Home Buyers Plan

February 2nd, 2012, Owen Bigland

Vancouver Realtor Owen Bigland blogs about one of the best ways for a first time home buyer to get into their first home. The RRSP home buyers plan allows you to borrow up to $25,000 per person and up to $50,000 per couple interest free and penalty free from your RRSP. They also give you an initial grace period of the year in which the withdrawal was made plus 1 more full calendar ...

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