Real Estate

Tax Deferral Strategies For B.C. Real Estate Investors

Posted on Sep 01, 2024 in Real Estate


White Paper: Leveraging Tax-Deferred Exchanges for Real Estate Investors in British Columbia


Introduction

Real estate has long been a cornerstone of wealth building for investors in British Columbia (B.C.). However, one of the significant challenges investors face is the capital gains tax incurred upon the sale of investment properties. This tax can...

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Real Estate News Update Includes Hot Listings, Hot Topics and Free Reports.

Posted on Aug 29, 2024 in Real Estate

I have added my real estate newsletter below.  The links are not live, so if you want access to this and future email newsletters (weekly) to stay up to date on the local market and all hot real estate topics let me know.  You can text or call me at 604.307.9448 or email info@upperlonsdale.ca.


Winning in real estate in Vancouver (region) has been a no...

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Super Charged Real Estate Series: Choosing Your Optimal Style Of Negotiation 

Posted on Aug 14, 2024 in Real Estate



Negotiation in real estate involves various strategies and techniques to secure the best possible deal when buying a home. Here’s a deep dive into different types of negotiation strategies and how they can be used effectively:

1. Competitive Negotiation

Description: This strategy focuses on winning the deal, often by being assertive and driving a h...

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Top 20 Highest Increase Property Value Cities In The World.

Posted on Aug 06, 2024 in Real Estate


Vancouver stands out among a few others cities with the highest increase percentage in the world (from 1999 to 2019). 
A comprehensive study of real estate prices over the past 20 years reveals significant trends in the world’s major cities. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index shows a substantial rise in home values acro...

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Increase In Mortgage Defaults and Foreclosures On The Rise Across Canada

Posted on Jul 23, 2024 in Real Estate

north vancouver foreclosure

The increase in foreclosures across Canada is largely attributed to the recent hikes in interest rates by the Bank of Canada. As of 2023 and continuing into 2024, interest rates have reached levels not seen in decades, significantly impacting mortgage holders, especially those with variable-rate mortgages. This has led to an increase in mortgage de...

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A Comprehensive Guide To Downsizing From a House To a Condo in North Vancouver

Posted on Jul 12, 2024 in Real Estate


Comprehensive Guide to Downsizing from a House to a Condo in North Vancouver


Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Planning and Preparation
3. Finding the Right Condo
4. Decluttering and Downsizing
5. Making the Move
6. Adjusting to Condo Living
7. Legal and Administrative Considerations
8. Additional Resources
9. Case Studies

1. Introduction

Downsizing from a...

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