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Closing Costs in British Columbia

Closing costs in British Columbia typically include several expenses that home buyers need to pay at the end of the real estate transaction. Some common closing costs in British Columbia may include:

PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX:
This tax is calculated based on the property's purchase price and must be paid when the property title is transferred. 

LEGAL FEES:
You will need to hire a real estate lawyer or notary to handle the closing process, including title searches, document preparation, and transferring funds.

HOME INSPECTION:
It is recommended to have a home inspection conducted before finalizing the purchase to uncover any potential issues with the property.

APPRAISAL FEES:
Your lender may require a…

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When we walk outside our doors this time of year, it’s not uncommon to be spooked by the haunted sights and sounds around our neighbourhood. While that’s all in good fun, other spooky sights and sounds around your home might not be. For example, maybe you are spooked by a toilet that has suddenly started making strange noises, or you hear a dripping sound from a faucet in the middle of the night that sends shivers up your spine. You may need a plumber if any of those spooky sounds haunt you. If that’s the case, I want you to know you don’t have to be in the dark looking for a plumber or any other contractor you may need. I have a full list of reputable contractors I can recommend for whatever spooky sounds or sights you may discover around…

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Welcome To The Orchard in Invermere, BC

The Orchard is a 15 home development with luxury adaptable, sustainable living at its core. By design, The Orchard seeks to provide solutions in living that can accommodate a diversity of ability.


Location, Location, Location

Invermere, BC

The Orchard is a beautiful 1.5 acres on 13th Avenue (aka Westside Road) Invermere! A short walk to all schools, close to playing fields, tennis courts, and to the Skate Park. Hiking and biking
trails are nearby and the downtown core with shops and restaurants, is a pleasant 15 minute walk away.

Energy Efficiency

The Orchard Homes are designed to meet the anticipated changing building codes for energy efficiency and accessibility. Many units are…

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I hope you had a wonderful summer filled with happy memories and lots of vitamin D. With fall quickly approaching, cooler days begin to creep up on us. As the weather begins to cool, studies have shown our productivity increases, since our bodies don’t need to work as hard to maintain their internal temperature, freeing up our energy to be productive.

Maybe that productivity has you considering a fall reno project. The fall is a good time to scan your home and ask yourself what repairs or replacements are needed before they pile up on each other. Or maybe you have been considering a home improvement that has been on your wish list, like an updated bathroom.

Whether it’s a necessary home maintenance project or more of an improvement…

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Bugaboo Provincial Park

Columbia Valley Real Estate Market

The Columbia Valley boasts vibrant communities and a wide range of activities, making it a desirable location for both permanent residents and vacationers.

The real estate market in the area is diverse, offering options for everyone from first-time homebuyers to retirees looking for a serene retreat.

Median Home Prices

The Columbia Valley

Median sale prices vary depending on the type of property and location. In Invermere, the median sale price for a single-family home is around $850,000, while in Radium Hot Springs it's closer to $750,000.

Condos tend to be more affordable, with a median price in the $500,000 range.

Properties are typically priced fairly and selling within a reasonable…

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Alberta Lose Residents to Other Parts of Canada

Rob Roach, ATB Economics | June 17, 2021


For the fourth quarter in a row, more people left Alberta for other parts of Canada than arrived from elsewhere in the country.

According to the latest population data from Statistics Canada, Alberta lost 3,384 people to other provinces and territories over the first three months of 2021. The net loss since the second quarter of 2020 comes to 7,633.

People move around the country for a wide range of reasons, but Alberta tends to be a net recipient when our economy is thriving and vice versa. Alberta’s economy was the hardest hit among the provinces last year and the unemployment rate was…

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Albert Net Migration to BC

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ATB Economics | March 19, 2021


Alberta has lost residents to other parts of Canada for the third quarter in a row. Almost 1,300 more people moved out of Alberta for other provinces or territories in the fourth quarter of 2020 than moved in.

On an annual basis, Alberta lost 2,152 residents to other parts of Canada in 2020.

From 2010 to 2014, Alberta gained 120,488 residents from other parts of Canada.

The arrow has reversed direction since then with a net loss of 23,147 residents to the rest of Canada from 2015 to 2020.

Alberta lost the most…

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Kid Friendly Activities Around Canada

 


Canada has a substantial amount of fun and exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy. Below is only a portion of things you can do with the kids.

1. CN Tower, Toronto: is the tallest building in Toronto and a defining landmark, about to quite 550 meters. The CN Tower presents the Legends of Flight film in 3D. Its family-friendly display explores the history of flight; from the Wright Brothers manufacture of the primary ever plane to today’s jetliners and aircraft carriers.

2. Royal Tyrell Museum, Drumheller: If you've got a Dino enthusiast on your hands, then this can be the proper spot for you and your family. Your kids will like to obtain the $64000 fossils and bones that are still assault the…

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