It is interesting to read that more than $460 million has been approved by the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) for no-interest leaky condo loans from the launch of the program to date. The Tri-City News June 21, 2008 Since only about 20% of victims pass the HPO means-test for a no-interest loan
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06/24/2008
Over the weekend I read in the Vancouver Sun how a retired Richmond homeowner lost title to his bungalow to con artists. The fraudsters also got away with a mortgage scam worth $400,000. The failure of the banks, lawyers, land title office, etc., to verify both parties to the transaction is scan
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06/23/2008
The mls.ca public web site, which is now one of Canada's most popular web sites, is sponsored by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and was launched in 1996. As the Internet research gateway to all residential real estate in Canada, the mls.ca web site attracts an average of about three
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06/17/2008
You probably won't find the following questions on your average real estate brochures: Sellers, do you: know to what extent that you want to be involved in the sale? have a coherent strategy? know how to attract the serious buyers? understand what a stale property is? know the consequences of not
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06/07/2008
You probably won't find the following questions on your average real estate brochures: Buyers, do you: take real estate ads at face-value? know how to properly target your future home? have the experience required to negotiate favorable (including safe) terms and conditions, and a fair price? kno
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06/07/2008
Letter to the Editor:Homebuyer beware - Coquitlam NOW - Friday, June 06, 2008 Re: "MLA wants regulations for home inspectors" Friday, May 30. The "neglect in protecting homebuyers" is widespread, and Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Diane Thorne's concern is shared by many.Home buying is fraught with
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06/03/2008