Online HST survey… Share your thoughts!
British Columbians are being invited to participate in a new online survey on the harmonized sales tax. The call for feedback is an important part of the recently announced public engagement process, as government looks closely at the options to improve the HST and the consequences of a return to the PST and GST system. The survey provides taxpayers with an opportunity to communicate their views directly to government and asks a range of questions on measures to improve the HST. The survey is online at www.HSTinBC.ca/survey. On April 14, the B.C. government announced the Talking Taxes public...
Read MoreTips for Finding the Right Home for Your Family
When beginning the process of finding a new home, it is often difficult to know where to begin. Before researching the market or analyzing housing options, home buyers may want to start by prioritizing their family’s needs, determining what are “need-to-haves” and what are “nice-to-haves.” Below are some factors you may want to consider when trying to find the right home for your family. The search begins When you begin searching for the right home for your family, you may first want to determine what would be the best location. One of the best ways to find a home location that...
Read MoreGetting your house ready to sell
When getting your home ready to sell, you need to look at your house in a new way. Think of your house as a product about to go on the market where it is probably competing with brand new housing. It needs to show well – which means clutter-free and well kept. Today’s homebuyers lead busy lives and may not be interested in taking on major repairs or improvements upon moving in. You need to make your house a “10”. This document will help you spot what is right and what is not so good about your “product”. It will give you the opportunity to take corrective action to ensure...
Read MoreHome sales edge up in August
- Seasonally adjusted national home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards in August rose 4.1 per cent from the previous month. This marks the first monthly increase since March 2010.
Getting your Home Ready to Sell
Getting Your House Ready to Sell When getting your home ready to sell, you need to look at your house in a new way. Think of your house as a product about to go on the market where it is probably competing with brand new housing. It needs to show well – which means clutter-free and well kept. Today’s homebuyers lead busy lives and may not be interested in taking on major repairs or improvements upon moving in. You need to make your house a “10”. This document will help you spot what is right and what is not so good about your "product". It will give...
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