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Free appraisal is worth every penny

Better to eat the appraisal fee and get more precise valuations, and some additional insight on how your home...

Free appraisal is worth every penny

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Got a home for sale? List it on a Friday

Data from the U.S. shows that homes listed on a Friday have a better chance of selling quickly and...

Got a home for sale? List it on a Friday

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Can we avoid capital gains tax?

A reader's question highlights the implication of timing and disposition when it comes to how tax is calculated on...

Can we avoid capital gains tax?

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You’ve inherited a home: do you owe tax?

Tax on an inherited piece of property depends on a number of factors: Was it a principal residence? Who...

You’ve inherited a home: do you owe tax?

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Give homeowners a permanent rebate

Given the state of the economy, a permanent rebate on home renos would go a long way to stimulate...

Give homeowners a permanent rebate

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Are you flushing $580 down the toilet?

A leaky faucet or toilet is literally money going down the drain. Instead, spend a weekend (or a few...

Are you flushing $580 down the toilet?

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Save money when replacing windows

Just because you have condensation or dirt spots inside your window panes doesn't mean you have to pay for...

Save money when replacing windows

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Which renos add value? (and which don’t)

There's a myth that extra bathrooms and bedrooms always add value to a home. The reality is that smart...

Which renos add value? (and which don’t)

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Start of the housing market cool off

A slight drop in Vancouver's housing prices, combined with fewer sales, more listings, and a drop in bidding wars,...

Start of the housing market cool off

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