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    First day in canada, ever.. How to rent?

    I wouldn't think a landlord want to keep looking for reliable tenants year after year unless the tenants are trouble, which I do not think is the case in your situation. Most likely the landlords will be worried that their tenants will want to leave after a year as they either have found a...
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    Great News to First Time Home Buyers in BC!

    Government reduces tax burden on first-time buyers First-time home buyers received welcome news in today’s provincial budget. Any REALTORS® currently working with first-time buyers will want to share this news with them as soon as possible. The government has announced, effective February...
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    First day in canada, ever.. How to rent?

    Look for a rental property realtor in your area, they will be able to assist. They do not charge you to rent from them.
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    Metro Vancouver

    Surrey is by far cheaper and has more lot area compared to Tri-Cities. Also, it is definitely longer travel time to get to Vancouver downtown if that is what is required of you to do. Having to travel to Surrey requires toll and now it is $3 to go past the toll bridge for every trip you make...
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    Singapore timeline

    Our application took 4 years and it was done in 2010 but we moved to BC only last year and is enjoying it. I am working as a realtor now in BC so contact me if you need more assistance with housing, more than happy to help! Wain Ho
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    prices of houses

    For Toronto market, the prices of housing will definitely be higher than in Vancouver just like the weather. ;) I have many relocating buyers from Toronto who are just surprised to see low the prices are here compared to in Toronto. There are certainly reasonable priced new developments...
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    prices of houses

    I am a realtor in BC and i have many asking me this question and i have also asked my mortgage broker this many times. It is not wise to buy a house when you are waiting for the price to go down, you should buy a house when it is right for you, i.e., financially stable. THe market will never...
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    need basement/apartment from October 1st ,2013, in Vancouver, port moody or surr

    For family with young kids, i would suggest Tri-cities and not in Vancouver as downtown seems like it is a vibrant and energetic place for the youngsters. My daughter is 4 years old and we moved to Coquitlam and now Port Moody to call our home as this is the perfect place for her to grow up...
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    Mortgage specialist

    I have worked with banks and lending centers and I can most certainly inform you that banks will sell you credit card and credit lines that you have to pay interest through the nose but with most lending centers that most realtors might recommend, they will research the best rates and work with...
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    Metro Vancouver

    That will depend on where you are working at and how you want to travel. I am living in Coquitlam (Tri-cities) and i love it here as this area is very family oriented and is developing with activities for the kids to get involved in. We have very good schools (Secondary to Colleges) that you...
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    Is Security Deposit Illegal??

    Security Deposit is legal in Canada as this is a guarantee to the landlord that they are able to recover some losses if anything in the house is being tampered with in the wrong way. Note that they are only able to collect 1/2 months rent as a security deposit and if 1 month is collected, it...
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    Looking for accommodation in Vancouver

    How much are you looking to pay and are you planning to use this for yourself only?
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    Looking for 1 bedroom apartment or condo in Newton area, Surrey BC

    Hi, When will your moving date be? Are you coming from another rented property? Wain