The new developments near Cultus Lake and the water has got the city of Chilliwack excited! Some of the most affordable real estate in the Greater Vancouver and Lower mainland area’s can be found there. If your thinking about putting in an offer, the contract of purchase and sale will subject to financing. The bank that you’ve chosen to write the mortgage will sometimes require a real estate appraisal. Photo’s of the subject property along with recently sold and active listings will be part of the report. The estimated value on the property will be used to form a decision of approval or not. Finding a reliable real estate appraiser can sometimes be difficult.

Property values in the city of Chilliwack have increased ten fold. There has been an increase in development for the area of Chilliwack. With development comes architectural design. Architects in the area work hard everyday to make structures safe and reliable for everyday use. Within 10 years we should see more unique and creative designs sprouting from the city of Chilliwack.

If your moving to British Columbia, Congratulations! The lower mainland and greater Vancouver area is one of the most beautiful places here in BC. Follow these steps and you should be a packing expert. Packing for Your Move Packing is about materials. Get sturdy boxes that are good for packing. Include materials like bubble wrap, tape, blankets. If you’d like an organized approach at packing then we suggest starting from one room and working out words. Pack up your room into boxes with clearly written labels. Don’t over pack the boxes and make them too heavy for yourself, unless you’ve hired helpful movers. Fragile materials should be clearly labelled. Consider the use of a pillow with these fragile items. Put your tooth brushes, prescription drugs, clothing and toilet paper in a backpack and make it the first thing that goes into your new home.

Home owners enjoy the convenience of city and suburban living. One draw back can be the lack of privacy that comes with it. Some zoning laws here in British Columbia do not permit you to put up a fence. You’ll run into this scenario often times when living in a townhouse or attached residential subdivision. One solution to this problem is the use of plants and small tree’s. Trees are always a good natural barrier that shield out the sun and provide oxygen. Some fruit trees may not be permitted by the strata counsel so talk to your president before you go buy yourself some fruit trees. Unfortunately pre-grown trees are expensive to buy. Check out your local Home and Garden store for the best landscaping ideas.

Everyone’s number one goal is to get the maximum value out of their property here in British Columbia. This trend has lasted the last 10 years and experts expect the trend to continue here in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, North Van, East Van, West Van and all other city’s here in BC. Marketing is always the key So how can we get the most for your home? Well first things first we need to look at how we are viewing the situation. Do call your home a home. Instead, call your home a house. Distance yourself from your home and look at your house like any other consumer product. Marketing will be a big factor to the sale of your house, but it isn’t as effective when there are personal possessions inside.

Conveyancing is when the previous home owner transfers his ownership data to you. In BC, the real estate conveyancing process takes place after a written agreement has been signed and all subjects to the deal have been signed off on. In other words, this is the final contract. The process may seem simple but this is not always the case. There are strict legal requirements for property transfers in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, and Abbotsford. It gets more complex when the property has unpaid taxes, leans or liability involved. Third party interest or claims get involved and this can delay the process of transferring ownership. In BC, there are several different options for the conveyancing process. Often times your realtor will recommend a real estate lawyer or legal professional. The convenience of the internet allows you to do you own research by typing key words into Google or by reviewing your local real estate related directory. Many directory companies recommend real estate lawyers available in the BC area.

As a local realtor here in British Columbia I often have listings in the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland areas. More often then not I am approached by buyers that are eager to buy the home. They do not have a real estate agent and are surprised when I’m not excited to work for both the seller and buyer. Yes, the commission is better but it isn’t all about the money. Let me explain why.