BC assessments are out: most homeowners in BC saw their properties rise in value by 5%-15% from last year's assessed value. However, 2023 assessments released this week come with a cautionary note from B.C.'s property assessment agency: the figures are based on sales data from July 1st 2022 and do not reflect the current market in a climate of rising interest rates and slowing home sales.

Important to note:

*The assessed value of your home is not necessarily the same as market value. This is a tool used by the province of BC to assess your property taxes, not an accurate estimate of your current home value.

*An increase in assessment value does not, however, necessarily result in an increase in property taxes. Taxes are typically only affected…

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From January 1, 2023 any Non-Canadian or Non-Permanent Residents will be banned from purchasing residential real estate in Canada for 2 years. There are also several exemptions to this so please check out the video and description for more information.
 

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Every buyer purchasing residential real estate in 2023 will have a mandatory 3 business day rescission period outside of any terms and conditions in the contract. Check out the video and description for exemptions and penalties.   
 

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We have many great tools you can utilize on our website, whether you're  searching for your next property or just keeping an eye on the market! This video shows you exactly how to create an account, set up and save a search and most importantly never miss a new listing. 

It does require you to enter your contact details. This is so you can automatically receive email alerts for new listings, log back to the site and also for us to introduce ourselves in case you have any questions. You'll be able to use us and our site as resource for whatever stage of the process you're in. Whether you're in the research stage a ways out from a move or ready to start looking at properties we are here!

Start your search here:


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Joanne Ma of Modern Fort talks about how her 15 years of clinical practice in behavioural analysis has led to specializing in creating functional play spaces which promote child development in various ways. We are incredibly impressed with her ideas and strategies. Karla Dreyer of Karla Dreyer Design is an award-winning Interior Designer & Stylist. Her work has been featured in several magazines such as ELLE Magazine, Style at Home Magazine, Rue Magazine, Design*Sponge, Western Living, Canadian Home Trends and is a regular TV Design Expert on CBC, Global TV, City TV’s Breakfast Television among others. Check out parts 1-3 as well!

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00:05 What stage should someone involve an interior designer when building or renovating?

04:27 What are your thoughts on merging the outside of your home with the inside?

07:40 How is Jo selecting furniture for the house her family is building?

Brittany and I had the good fortune to chat with two amazing Interior Designers, both of whom are clients of Brittany’s. Karla Dreyer of Karla Dreyer Design is an award-winning Interior Designer & Stylist. Her work has been featured in several magazines such as ELLE Magazine, Style at Home Magazine, Rue Magazine, Design*Sponge, Western Living, Canadian Home Trends and is a regular TV Design Expert on CBC, Global TV, City TV’s Breakfast Television among others. Joanne Ma of The Modern Fort has 15…

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In this video:

00:05 What’s the best way to judge the size or scale of furniture when planning everything out and wondering if what you see online will actually fit?

01:13 Do you recommend living in a space before designing it, if possible?

02:05 How do you deal with things that can change during a build or substantial renovation? Design vs Emotion

06:04 To lightly stage a home, can you rent artwork in Vancouver and small items of furniture/ scent pieces?

Brittany and I had the good fortune to chat with two amazing Interior Designers, both of whom are clients of Brittany’s.

Karla Dreyer of Karla Dreyer Design is an award-winning Interior Designer & Stylist. Her work has been featured in several magazines such as ELLE Magazine,…

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