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Common Issues to Obtaining Home Insurance. In Victoria we have standard conditions that we address as a part of our forms. One that often gets the lowest amount of attention but is essential is insurance. There are items we can look for when looking at homes to see if you may be facing some issues that can prevent you from getting insurance.

We are baaacccckkkk! Jane and Andrew, together with Jen Lowe will go over the August stats, and discuss the newest Bank of Canada rate decrease. What's happening and what's expected for the 3rd quarter!

Andrew and Jen will be talking about home renovations... how to get the most out of small home repairs.

we discuss what's happening in Victoria's real estate and mortgage market. How's real estate going and why you want to get prepared now for your upcoming mortgage renewal in 6 months.

Real Estate Rules have changed again! Join us this morning as we discuss the NEW FOUR MONTH NOTICE TO END TENANCY, which will make owning and selling a tenanted unit more onerous.

The second quarter is over, what's happening in Victoria's real estate market? Join Andrew, Jen and Jane this morning as for the first half of the year in review. How are we faring so far? What's next for this market.

It's tax time! Blech! How to pay your taxes, apply for exemptions and make it stress free. We'll also talk about unique things to see and do in Victoria.

We are coming up on 5 years from the start of COVID at the beginning of next year and we are starting to see the renewals of mortgages. With the Bank of Canada rate and bond yields changing, buyers are wondering which way to go in their financial commitment to their mortgages. Join us this morning at 9:30 am with Jen Lowe as she discusses the pros and cons of each.

There have been many changes over the past few years, what are the impacts and implications of these changes and how are they affecting you, as the consumer.

Today!! What are the top 5 things to think about when downsizing your home?? Join us at 9:30 where you will hear a comprehensive strategy to get you started in right-sizing your home life.

Is June real estate going to be HOT?? Jane, Andrew and mortgage broker Jen Lowe speak this morning on the latest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada! How is .25 reduction in interest rate going to affect affordability?

Join us this morning as we talk about subject to sale offers. What should you do if you like a property and have to sell in order to buy? As the market is heading into balanced and potentially buyers' market we are seeing more and more subject to sale offers. 

We discuss the TOP 5 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK WHEN HIRING A REALTOR.  This is the most important investment of your life. A great realtor can help you through the process of finding your home, helping you upsize or downsize and move to your next home. A great negotiator can make the best of that experience.  Here are some tips to ensure you choose the right one for you.

We discuss April's statistics. Inventory is up! What about sales? How is the market trending? Jen Lowe will also give us an update on what's happening with the rates.

Andrew and Jen talk about Financing pre approvals and the snags buyers run into when a house or issues with a house don't meet lenders' approvals.

Join us today as Jane Johnston and Andrew Plank discuss the Federal Housing Plan and how they plan to solve Canada's housing issues. Jen Lowe will be joining us with a mortgage update. 

Join Jane and Andrew as they discuss the latest rate update with Jen Lowe. And, the Foreign Buyer Ban Clarified.

Join us this morning as Jane and Andrew review the first quarter of Victoria's Real Estate Market and discuss what the trend is looking like for the rest of the year.

Mortgage broker Jen Lowe and Realtor Andrew Plank discuss how to maintain balance in a busy market on todays' show.