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Sales Kickoff 2025

Posted on Mar 26, 2025 in Resources

If it’s true that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with, then make sure you surround yourself with WINNERS 🏆 🚀 🙌

SALES KICKOFF: Grateful to be able to take home another glass plaque from 2024 sales performance (which honestly felt like a grind!). Thanks for my clients, friends, referral partners, evangelists, vendors, an...

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BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax Reminder for 2025

Posted on Mar 25, 2025 in Resources


📢 If you’re a homeowner in British Columbia, it’s time to complete your Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) declaration! The deadline is March 31st 🗓️ — and even if you live in your home full-time, you’re still required to declare.

💼 The Speculation and Vacancy Tax is designed to discourage housing speculation and keep homes available for BC residents...

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Canada's New Mortgage Rules: What Home Buyers Need to Know

Posted on Oct 08, 2024 in Resources


As of December 15, 2024, Canada's federal government is set to introduce two major changes to the country's mortgage rules. These reforms are designed to make home ownership more accessible, particularly for first-time buyers.

If you're considering entering the real estate market soon, you’ll want to pay close attention to these updates, as they cou...

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Huge Change to Canada’s Mortgage Renewals

Posted on Sep 30, 2024 in Resources


Understanding the New Changes to Mortgage Stress Tests in Canada


Here's a quick breakdown of the recent changes to Canada's mortgage rules:

  • Easier rules for switching mortgage providers: You can now switch lenders more easily if your mortgage is uninsured.
  • More options for better deals: The new rules allow you to shop around for better mortgage rates...

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The Best Time to Buy Property in Greater Vancouver in 2024

Posted on Aug 01, 2024 in Resources


Hey guys, it's Cari. Thought I'd hop on here as we're approaching the end of July, which I like to call the
'Dead of Summer' and it's the best time to buy a property in Greater Vancouver.


During the Dead of Summer, people are going away on their camping trips., they're going traveling. This is their last chance before school starts in September. So...

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Death of the Single Family Lot in BC

Posted on Jul 10, 2024 in Resources



BC's housing landscape is evolving with the introduction of small-scale, multi-unit housing, aimed at providing attainable options for middle-income families. These housing types include secondary suites, detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like garden suites or laneway homes, triplexes, townhomes, and house-plexes. These forms of housing are...

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