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You're Going To Need A Lawyer

Posted on Aug 20, 2021

When you buy or sell a property in British Columbia you are going to need legal representation to convey the title. But how do you pick the right lawyer?

- Fee?
- Convenience?
- Experience?
- Service?

And is is true that Notary Publics are cheaper than Lawyers, making them the best way to go?

In this video, Surrey Real Estate Agent Steve Karrasch of Ma...

Did China Just Crash The Market?

Posted on Aug 18, 2021

Is China's policy in regards to citizens sending money out of the country about to fuel a real estate market crash in Canada?

We recently saw these policies effect an off shore, non-citizen Seller during one of our recent transactions. As a result, our client ended up with a steal of a deal.

But what could this mean for the rest of the market? How m...

Buy Now Using Young Money!

Posted on Aug 16, 2021

Your "Young Money" is worth more than your "Old Money" because real estate costs less now than it will in the future. So as a result, getting into the market, even with CMHC Fees and future transfer taxes is always the better move.

In this video, Surrey Real Estate Agent, Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, gives tow examples of how starting saving...

Fixtures Vs Chattels

Posted on Aug 13, 2021

Do you know the difference between a Fixture and a Chattel?

Multiple times in the last few months, our buyers have taken possession of their new homes, only to find out that the Seller are technically stealing something that was fixed to the property and written into the contract.

A Fixture is attached and goes with the Real Estate when it is sold.

A...

I Just Cancelled My Home Insurance

Posted on Aug 11, 2021 in Real Estate Tips

I just cancelled my strata home insurance here in Surrey, because the BC Strata Insurance crisis is officially over! Or is it?

If your strata is like mine and they finally have full coverage, you are going to want to check and make sure that your owners policy covers the strata's high deductibles in the event of a claim (most specifically water loss...

What Is A Subject?

Posted on Aug 09, 2021

What is a Subject in Real Estate and what does Subject Free mean?

In this video Surrey Real Estate Agent Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty covers the subject of “Subjects”.

What are they, who do they benefit and how much do they cost?

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