40% financing?? The BC NDP just dropped a new housing plan

Real Talk with Corbin | October 13, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“’The BC NDP just dropped a new housing plan offering 40% financing for 25,000 lucky first-time homebuyers. But here’s the catchβ€”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. πŸ‘‰ Does getting into bed with the…

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BC Conservatives Propose “Rustad Rebate” for Renters & Homeowners 🚨

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. πŸ πŸ’Έ πŸ’‘ The rebate starts at $1,500/month and increases to $3,000/month over time – potentially…

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September Market Update (August Stats)

Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | September 15, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

Hey Friends and Clients! πŸ‘‹ I hope you all had an amazing August! I know this can be a hectic 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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Landlords increase rent by 27% in BC?

Real Estate Tips, Real Talk with Corbin | August 24, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 A BC court just ruled that two landlords on the island could increase their rent by a whopping 27% over 2 years due to the rising costs of ownership. πŸ πŸ’Έ With the staggering increase in interest rates, these landlords saw their costs skyrocket. Sound familiar? πŸ“ˆπŸ’₯ Instead of just complaining, they…

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August Market Update: July Statistics

Real Estate Tips, Real Talk with Corbin | August 12, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

Hey Everyone, πŸ‘‹ I hope you all had an awesome July! There’s a lot to break down, so let’s jump right in! πŸ€ πŸ˜‰ July marks the third consecutive month where the Housing Price Index (HPI) for Detached & Attached properties (including Houses, Townhomes, Condos, Duplexes, and Rows) in the Fraser Valley has dropped, following three…

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πŸ“’ Breaking News in BC Real Estate! πŸ“’

Real Talk with Corbin | July 9, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“’ Breaking News in BC Real Estate! πŸ“’ 🏑 Starting July 18, the Two Month Notice for tenants is changing to a Four Month Notice πŸ—“οΈ 🚨 New Regulations Alert 🚨: – Mandatory Use of a New Web Portal to register and track all eviction notices πŸ“‹πŸ’» – If someone is moving INTO a tenanted…

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πŸ“’ Important Update for All BC Residents! πŸ”” New Rental Regulations Effective July 18

Real Talk with Corbin | July 9, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“’ Important Update for All BC Residents! BC, Canada πŸ”” New Rental Regulations Effective July 18 1. πŸ—“οΈ Two Month Notice is now Four Months πŸ“… – Tenants now have more time to find a new home when served notice. 2. 🌐 Mandatory Web Portal for Evictions πŸ’» – All eviction notices must be registered…

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Vancouver Vs. Calgary : Thinking of making the move?

Real Talk with Corbin | July 2, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“ˆHome Price Appreciation Year Over Year: πŸ”Ή Home Price Index (HPI): – Vancouver: The HPI for all residential properties increased by 2.3% year-over-year in May 2024, with a benchmark price of $1,212,000. – Calgary: The HPI for detached homes surged by 13% year-over-year, reaching a new record benchmark price of $761,800. πŸš— Gas Prices: –…

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