Tag Archive: home buying decisions

Bank of Canada Holds Policy Rate – March 8, 2023

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening. Variable mortgage rate holders breathed a sigh of relief today as the Bank of Canada held it’s policy rate at 4.5%. From the days of 1.0% in April 2022 it’s been a steep increase that has put pressure on families. Today’s ...

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Julia Stauffer – West Vancouver Real Estate receives Sales Achievement Award for 2022

A winning combination, the support of my fantastic brokerage and the trust of my clients. “Her instincts were flawless and her business acumen was very professional. We would use her again in a heartbeat.” “She’s incredibly trustworthy. We highly recommend her and would use her again without hesitation.” Thank you ...

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Downsizing. Decisions, Data & Dollars

Thinking about downsizing? The signs you’re ready to make the leap are varied, here are some of the top ones. Yardwork – You used to love being out in the garden all day, raking the leaves and weeding. It gave you such pride. Now it’s all just a big chore in ...

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Home Buying and Home Selling Process infographics updated for Jan 2023

With the introduction of the Home Buyer Rescission Period in BC as of January 2023, Macdonald Realty has updated our Home Buyer and Home Seller process infographics. This is how it works now. The Home Buying Process The Home Selling Process ...

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Happy New Year! – Welcome to Real Estate in 2023

Happy New Year! Welcome 2023! Lots of changes coming into effect this January, provincially and federally. Foreign Buyer Ban, New Home Buyer Rescission Period. Be in the know, sign up for my Monthly Market update!   Julia Stauffer Macdonald Realty – West Vancouver 1575 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Direct Line: ...

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The Home Buyer Rescission Period starts Jan 3. 2023

What is the Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP)? The HBRP, commonly known as a “rescission period,” gives buyers the right to withdraw from a purchase agreement within a specified period of time after an offer is accepted. Without a rescission period, if a buyer wishes to terminate an unconditional contract, ...

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Five Star Google Review – Julia Stauffer West Vancouver Realtor

See it on Google   We were first time home buyers in Vancouver and Julia Stauffer came highly recommended. We couldn’t have been happier with the recommendation. From start to finish, Julia was extremely responsive. It may seem trivial but we really appreciated her promptness in responses. As first time ...

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Congratulations to my client – Fantastic Marinaside location

Congratulations to my client on the purchase of her first home.  This 1 bedroom and den suite is just steps from the Marinaside waterfront such a fabulous location. A home to make her own. Spectacular location in the heart of Yaletown. Welcome to the prestigious Aquarius II development only steps ...

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