Blog of Greg Wong-Your North Shore Real Estate Professional

The Basics of Making an Offer

December 18th, 2010

A written proposal is the foundation of a real estate transaction. Oral promises are not legally enforceable when it comes to the sale of real estate. Therefore, you need to enter into a written contract, which starts with your written proposal. This proposal not only specifies price, but also all the terms and conditions of the purchase. For example, if the seller offered to hel ...

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Home Inspections Avert Future Headaches

December 18th, 2010

Suppose you bought a house and later discovered, to your dismay, that the stucco exterior concealed a nasty case of dry rot. Or suppose that when you fired up the furnace in the winter, you discovered a cracked heat exchanger leaking gas into your home. The best way to avoid unpleasant surprises like these is to arrange for a home inspection before you buy. Home Inspections Help ...

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Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home?

December 18th, 2010

A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process. Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR " ®" trademark on their business cards and other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat ...

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Take Charge When Buying a Home

December 18th, 2010

If you approach the home buying process intelligently and with confidence, you are much more likely to buy a house you'll be proud to call home. Approaching the task of buying a home can be overwhelming; there's so much to consider: How much house can I afford? How can I find the best loan? Where will I come up with a down payment, and how much will I need? Should I buy a ...

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1284 GREENBRIAR WY, North Vancouver, BC

December 17th, 2010

I just sold this House at 1284 GREENBRIAR WY, North Vancouver, BC Capilano Highlands.View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

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2791 AURORA RD, North Vancouver, BC

December 17th, 2010

I just sold this House at 2791 AURORA RD, North Vancouver, BC Capilano Highlands.View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

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4083 SUNNYCREST DR, North Vancouver, BC

December 17th, 2010

I just sold this House at 4083 SUNNYCREST DR, North Vancouver, BC Forest Hills.View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

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How to Choose a Home

December 17th, 2010

Here are some tips to help determine which house is best for you. Once you've settled on a couple of preferred neighborhoods for your home search, it's time to pick out a few homes to view. Having a house features “wish list” keeps you focused on which features are most important to you. When narrowing down your home search, consider the following: know what types of home you ...

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