In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I’ve heard about people being able to rent-to-own a home? Is this legit? How doesContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #10 – How Does Rent To Own Work?”
Monthly Archives: May 2009
First Time Buyer Friday #9 – Bidding Wars or Competing Offers
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I had my REALTOR® prepare an offer on the perfect house yesterday, but we lostContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #9 – Bidding Wars or Competing Offers”
Royal LePage National Garage Sale For Shelter – Victoria
Coming up on May 23rd, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, one of Victoria’s largest real estate firms, is taking part in the National Garage Sale for Shelter. Royal LePage offices from coast to coast will be having large community garage sales in support of our national charity, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. Victoria’s event isContinue reading “Royal LePage National Garage Sale For Shelter – Victoria”
FSBO Ad Is Racist? Or Just A Big Misunderstanding? [VIDEO]
A little levity for your Thursday. Below is a video from Australia (if you’re reading this via e-mail subscription you’ll have to click through to the post). You couldn’t have written this better for a sitcom. Just goes to show that life is stranger than fiction! Thanks to Matt Collinge, Vancouver REALTOR® for the link.Continue reading “FSBO Ad Is Racist? Or Just A Big Misunderstanding? [VIDEO]”
Sooke’s SEAPARC Arena and Pool Expansion/Renovation
We’re lucky in Sooke to have such a nice facility for recreation as the SEAPARC (Sooke and Electoral Area Parks And Recreation Commission) arena and pool. The facility, located on Philips road just off Sooke Road is modern, clean, and a great value. Since moving to Sooke almost 4 years ago, I’ve enjoyed the poolContinue reading “Sooke’s SEAPARC Arena and Pool Expansion/Renovation”
First Time Buyer Friday #8 – Do I Need A Home Inspector?
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. A friend said that if I decide to purchase a condo or a home withContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #8 – Do I Need A Home Inspector?”
Strata Mondays #6 – Leaky Condos Part III
In my continuing series about strata property, Strata Mondays, I answer a different question about condos, townhouses and other strata property in Victoria, Sooke, and British Columbia. Make sure you subscribe via RSS or E-mail to get each new post. Q. I’m considering buying a condo in an older building here in Victoria, BC –Continue reading “Strata Mondays #6 – Leaky Condos Part III”
First Time Buyer Friday #7 – BC Property Transfer Tax (PTT) Exemptions
In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. What’s this about Provincial tax when I buy a home? How much is the PropertyContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #7 – BC Property Transfer Tax (PTT) Exemptions”