Real Talk with Corbin | May 1, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
📈Fixed Rates To Reach New Peak?! With Surging Bond Yields reaching their PEAK for 2024, we’re likely to see fixed rates get pushed up yet again this year! This is definitely not the news most of us want to hear right now, that’s for sure. 💸💥📈 On the variable side, many in the forward rate…
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Real Estate Stats | April 22, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
In the dynamic world of real estate, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. As we delve into 2024, several trends are shaping the industry, influencing everything from residential properties to commercial investments. From technological advancements to shifting consumer preferences, the landscape of real estate continues to evolve rapidly. Let’s explore some of…
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Real Talk with Corbin | April 19, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
🚨 A Montréal Tenant was just ordered to pay 6 years of withholding tax because his landlord apparently was a NON resident! 😱 The landlord had failed to pay their 25% withholding tax to the CRA so after the CRA couldn’t collect overseas they instead in a totally unprecedented move went directly after the…
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Buying | April 16, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Come for a tour with me to see this $4,449,900 Calgary Home 🏡 Would you live here? 😍 (HUGE thanks to the amazing listing agents @melinda.channon.realestate & @the.real.brad.mccallum from REAL Broker for letting me tour this spectacular home🙏🙏🙏!) (Another BIG thanks to the best wife ever @adventuresaswego for being my talented videographer 📽️for the day 😘💞) Corbin Chivers Your Alberta Ambassador…
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Investing | April 15, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
When it comes to finding the perfect place to call home, one of the fundamental decisions you’ll encounter is whether to opt for a furnished or unfurnished house. Each option carries its own set of advantages and drawbacks, catering to different lifestyles, preferences, and circumstances. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the nuances of…
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Real Talk with Corbin | April 14, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Would you buy property with 12 total strangers to hack the cost of housing? 🏡 🟢 One lady in North Vancouver did exactly that. Heidi Woodley had a dream to own a cottage in Horseshoe Bay, one of Canada’s priciest areas. 🟠 Oddly enough, a property with EIGHT cottages came up for sale at $3.8…
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Investing | April 8, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
In the realm of investment, real estate stands out as a tried and tested avenue for accruing wealth. Among its various forms, owning rental properties emerges as a particularly compelling strategy for long-term financial growth. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or someone looking to diversify your portfolio, understanding the benefits of owning rental properties can…
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Real Talk with Corbin | April 7, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
🔴 You need to earn a whopping $230,000 per year to buy the AVERAGE home in Vancouver, according to ratehub.ca. 💰🏡 This income is based on the average home in Vancouver being $1,183,300. Do you want to know what you’d have to earn to buy the average DETACHED house, valued at $1,972,400? It’s, for lack…
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Real Talk with Corbin | April 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
📊 Stats Canada just released new data that shows for the first time in over a decade, More people left BC than those who moved to the province. In 2023 Alberta received a surge of interprovincial migration, gaining over 55,000 new residents, with nowhere else even coming close. In that same year, BC LOST almost…
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Real Talk with Corbin | April 5, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
He claims will help protect renters from being taken advantage of by their landlords. 💥 He wants to nationalize lease agreements and create a law requiring landlords disclose the rental rate history to potential tenants. Trudeau claims that this will be really helpful for renters to negotiate their new rent with their landlords. 💼📜 He…
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