Doug & Shae Webber...Cowichan Real Estate

By Shae Webber Foreclosures are becoming more and more common in today's real estate market, with the Cowichan Valley not being immune from the trend. There is a lot of confusion about the process and what is available to homeowners to potentially avoid the experience. It is important for homeowners to educate themselves with the legal ...

There is a lot of questions and confusion out there about how the HST affects real estate. The answer is really quite simple. It works exactly the same as the GST. The rule is that HST is applicable to all real estate transactions unless an exemption is met. This was the same rule for GST. A term that’s been used frequently by the media ...

Today’s real estate market is experiencing a cyclical flux. We are seeing more homes on the market, longer days on the market, and fewer sales. This could be considered as typical for the time of year when you consider the seasonal spring rush is done and the summer slow down is here. This is a historical trend and is not alarming or ...

By Doug Webber & Shae Webber Certain For Sale By Owner Advertisers would like you to believe that all you have to do to sell a home is advertise on the Internet. These advertisers will even claim to “help you from start to finish” giving the illusion they are able to provide these services. For Sale By Owner Advertisers are ...

Do  the new mortgage rules affect the self-employed individual? Yes. It is going to be more difficult to obtain a mortgage as the CMHC insured mortgages will require further proof of income. If you are self employed and thinking about buying, think about buying something before April 19th! We encourage your posted comments. Contact us direct ...