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Moving Dates and Possession Dates:  Complex Issues Surrounding Them 

by Geraldine Santiago

What are moving dates for buyers and sellers? Moving dates and possession dates are simple.  It is the issues surrounding them that are complex.  If you can understand the entire scope of this day and anticipate some of the hiccups that could happen along the way, you will be able to have a stress-fr ...

Vancouver, BC Real Estate

"You can have it all, but it's going to be small."  
by Geraldine Santiago


OK.  You're a first time home buyer.  You can't afford a home, you're strapped for cash, a down payment, interest rates are on the rise....Is there any relief in sight?  Do I have any options?

Many first time home buyers cannot get over the sticker shock when they see the price of a one-be ...

A Hot Housing Market, Multiple Bids and Offers
by Geraldine Santiago

In a hot housing market, when everyone seems to be in a buying frenzy, expect to be in a multiple offer situation.  Of course, if you are a first time home buyer, and new to the home buying process, this process can undoubtedly be frustrating, worrisome and nerve-racking as well. To compete or not to compete?  How will I su ...

When you are purchasing any commodity, whether it be a car or a scarf, it is nice to be able to take one's time to assess the product, the colour, size, and shape.  However, when it comes to buying real estate, which is considered one of the most expensive purchase a person can make in one's life, and you happen to be buying in Vancouver,BC, then you just might be out of luck.

In any hot re ...

Open House Etiquette by Geraldine Santiago

When shopping around for property, whether it is your first home or investment property, buyers need to acknowledge the fact that the property is someone's home.  Most showings for open houses are pre-scheduled so owners and tenants have time to get ready for the showings.  However, at times, open houses can be intrusive.

Be aware that there is a ...

So, you bought a new condo--congratulations!

Did you have your own buyer's agent with you or did you rely on the on site agent to help you with the contract of purchase and sale?
Did you find about deposit monies and were you clear about the handling of your deposit monies?
Was a disclosure statement provided to you?
Did you read (and understand) the disclosure statement?
Did you get any a ...

Buying A Condo In A New Development in Vancouver, BC
What You Should Know About Contracts

by Geraldine Santiago

If you are thinking of buying in a new development, there are a lot of things you need to do to protect yourself as a new home buyer.  It is always important to engage the services of a buyer’s agent or an agent who is familiar and knowledgeable with the sale of new homes and condo ...

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