Real Talk with Corbin | November 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
$140,000 fine for illegal eviction, who should be responsible? Landlord in China 🇨🇳 or local property management firm?? #vancouver #westvancouver #bc #surrey #langley #Langley #abbotsford #realtor
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Real Talk with Corbin | November 3, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
It’s NOT Your Realtor’s Fault Your Condo Isn’t Selling (Probably) Here’s the deal: 📊 Active listings are at an all-time high. 📉 Sales ratios last month hovered around 12-15%. 💸 Prices? Over the last 20 years, they’ve skyrocketed…but in the past six months, they’ve started to slip. So unless your realtor took your photos with…
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Investing, Real Talk with Corbin | November 1, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
📢 Canadian Airbnb Owners: New Tax Alert! 🇨🇦🏡 Canadian Airbnb owners may now face a 13% HST when selling their property! 💸 In a recent tax ruling, the Tax Court of Canada has classified short-term Airbnb rentals as commercial rather than residential—meaning HST applies if your property resembles a hotel-like business model 🏨. 🔍 Key…
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Real Talk with Corbin | October 23, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Highest condo inventory ever recorded in the Fraser Valley! 📈😳 Big thanks to RBC for having me at their Downsizing Special Event! 🎉🙌 I was brought in to break down the numbers, and let’s just say… it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. 💦🏡 Here’s the latest market in 60 seconds—if you can handle it! 😂🔥…
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Real Talk with Corbin | October 13, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
📢The BC NDP just dropped a new housing plan offering 40% financing for 25,000 lucky first-time homebuyers. But here’s the catch—they also want 40% of the profits when you sell! 😳 If you’re wondering if this is the dream homeownership scenario you’ve been waiting for… well, maybe not. 👉 Does getting into bed with the…
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Real Talk with Corbin | October 13, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
BC Conservatives Propose “Rustad Rebate” for Renters & Homeowners 🚨 The BC Conservatives, led by John Rustad, have announced a new plan to offer a provincial tax write-off of up to a whopping $3,000/month for rent or mortgage interest payments. 🏠💸 💡 The rebate starts at $1,500/month and increases to $3,000/month over time – potentially…
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Real Estate Stats, Real Estate Tips, Real Talk with Corbin | October 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Hey Friends and Clients! 👋 I hope you all had an amazing September! I know this can be a busy time of year for many, and it’s no different for our family! So, I’ll get straight to the point with this update and dive into the exciting new stats and insights I’m seeing in the…
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Real Talk with Corbin | September 25, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Who actually thinks that all those luxury furnished condos flooding the rental market are the reason your rent is lower? 🤔💸 Or could it be because we’re all broke, employment’s through the roof 📉, and the economy’s in the toilet 🚽💥?? Let’s be real… landlords are being forced to drop their prices because they can’t…
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Real Talk with Corbin | September 23, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
🔴 If the Vancouver housing market 🏡📈 feels like a never-ending maze of frustration and missed opportunities 🤷♂️, let’s see what $5 million can get you in Avon Lake, Ohio 🏞️—a peaceful lakeside escape where your money stretches way further than just land and disappointment 💰😂. Compare what you can get in Avon Lake vs.…
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Real Talk with Corbin | September 20, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
💥 BIG UPDATE 💥 The Federal Government just announced a major change in down payments for homes worth $1.5M, allowing just 8% down instead of the usual 20%! 🤯 Let’s break it down: 🔵 Current Rules: • 5% down on the first $500K • 10% down on the next $500K (up to $1M) • Homes…
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