Six Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage

February 27th, 2017
There are many benefits to doing a Reverse Mortgage here are six: 1) Access up to 55% of value in your home: Appraised value not accessed value. 2) These funds can assist you for any need: Renovation, home care, pay out debt, gift to kids, holiday, subsidize pension etc. 3) The money recieved is TAX FREE! Since you are accessing equity in your home all funds are tax free. 4) No income r ...

5 tips for buying a commercial property

February 22nd, 2017
1. Find out what kind of a building you need for your operation Think about what works in your current space and what doesn’t. For example, do you have enough space, enough power, enough parking and enough access to transportation for staff? Is there room to grow? Will a potential new location bring more business or save money? 2. Do your homework on construction companies 3. Pinpoint “mu ...

January 2017 Market Update

February 6th, 2017
According to the Real Estate Board of Great Vancouver, home sales and listings trends are below long-term averages in the Metro Vancouver housing market. This is due largely to reduced activity in the detached home market.  Residential property sales in the region totalled 1,523 in January 2017, a 39.5 per cent decrease from the 2,519 sales recorded in January 2016 and an 11.1 per cent ...