Buyers
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The Buying Process
There are a number of steps to follow to ensure that the real estate you buy lives up to your expectations. The process for buying can be described in a number of steps as shown below. We recomm ...
Why Use A REALTOR®?
The REALTOR® CommitmentYou're trusting a REALTOR® with your most valuable possession: your home. REALTORS® take this responsibility very seriously. Here's what a REALTOR® promises:Your REALTOR® i ...
Buying & Selling Non-Residents
Non-Residents Buying Canadian Real EstateThere are no restrictions for non-residents purchasing real estate in Canada, though they may become subject to Canadian income tax laws, and will certainly en ...
What To Expect: Closing Costs
HST: When you buy a newly constructed home, you must pay the 12% HST.However, new home buyers can apply for a rebate of the federal portion of the HST (the 5% GST) if the purchase price is less t ...
Property Transfer Tax
Since 1987, the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) has been levied on all real estate transactions as follows: Fair Markete Value PTT RateFirst $200,000 1%Balance over $200, ...
Mortgage Info & Glossary
Mortgage - A long-term loan primarily for the purpose of buying a home. A mortgage is a legal agreement in which the borrower pledges the property being purchased as security for the loan. P ...
Articles
- The Buying Process - Apr 14, 2011
- Why Use A REALTOR®? - Apr 14, 2011
- Buying & Selling Non-Residents - Apr 14, 2011
- What To Expect: Closing Costs - Apr 14, 2011
- Property Transfer Tax - Apr 21, 2011
- Top 10 Grants And Rebates For Property Buyers And Owners - Oct 26, 2011
- Mortgage Info & Glossary - Apr 20, 2011
- VancouverCondos.com Launches V. 2.0 - Multi-Languages - Aug 03, 2011
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