Homes can be considered stigmatized for a number of reasons. The most common one is death. However what constitutes a stigmatized property and a deal breaker for one buyer might not be a deal breaker for another buyer. If you're not dealing with a seller at arms length and you suspect the seller might be deceased, it pays to ask questions so that you can decide for yourself.

I'm going to share a story that some new clients told me a few weeks ago. It’s another example of the advantages of buying tangible real estate as opposed to buying a Pre-sale off a brochure that's not going to be built for 2 or 3 years. This couple decided to rent for a year in a downtown condo that they had considered buying a few years earlier as a pre-sale. After about 2 months in this building they realized that this particular building and neighbourhood was simply not for them.

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 8391 SPIRES Road, Richmond, British ColumbiaGreat Investment opportunity! Completely renovated, in a quiet street with full Legal secondary suite (permit 2014)in the heart of Rmd. Subdivision's been designated general urban T4 multi family. Perfect for live in or invest and hold. Secondary LEGAL suite with 3 bedrooms down,completely renovated kitchen & bathroom, rewired, replumbed, new electrical heat baseboards, H/W tanks etc, with rent potential of $1250/mo. Main floor with 3 bedrooms,renovated with new kitchen, bathroom,fresh paint w/ rent potential of $1600. New double glazed windows & fresh exterior paint in 2014. Roof approx.10 years. Enjoy large outdoor 325 sf sundeck/balcony for ...