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Vandenberg Real Estate Solution's blog is written by a real estate and divorce specialist. This is a place to learn about real estate advice for sellers, real estate advice for buyers, real estate advice for sellers going through a divorce. be inspired, and keep informed about industry updates.
HOW DIVORCE CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT JOINT MORTGAGES AND REFINANCING OPTIONS
Divorce can have a significant impact on real estate joint mortgages and refinancing options on the marital home This often creates complex financial situations for both spouses.
HOW THE HOUSING MARKET CAN IMPACT A MARITAL HOME SALE
When couples go through a divorce one of the most significant financial decisions involves selling the marital home. The process of selling a marital home during a divorce can be financially and emotionally complex, particularly in British Columbia, where housing market dynamics are often unpredictable.
SELLING A TENANTED PROPERTY
When you decide to sell your tenanted property a landlord cannot simply evict their tenants just because you are selling the property. There is a process and proper notice must be given to show the property and to end tenancies. It is best to maintain open communication and cooperation with the tenants, with some advanced planning and clear guidelines, the sale can go smoothly for all parties involved.
7 STEP HOME BUYING PROCESS
Deciding To Buy - Purchasing a home is one of the biggest and best choices you could ever make. It can lead to many advantages, and several financial benefits – build equity, value appreciation, automatic savings plan, and a sense of pride!
HOW BUYERS GET THE MOST OUT OF OPEN HOUSES
In real estate, open houses are a valuable tool for home buyers. You can view a property in a low-pressure environment, and you can usually take as much time as you need. In this blog post we are going to discuss how buyers get the most out of open houses.
WHY CO-OWNING YOUR HOME AFTER A DIVORCE IS A BAD IDEA
In a divorce there are 3 options available to you and your spouse in regards to the marital home. You can either sell the home, one spouse buys out the other or you continue to co-own the home.
DIVORCE AND YOUR CREDIT SCORE
Divorce is never easy and dissolving a marriage can have its challenges. With all the turmoil of a divorce it is easy to neglect your credit score. It is crucial to protect your credit score.
BUYING A HOME THE SMART WAY
Are you buying a home? This article will go in-depth about the smart way of buying a home. I will share great time and money saving tips and tricks and go through the buying process the smart way.
THE BENEFITS OF HOME INPECTIONS
It is important to get the home inspected before a real estate purchase. You don’t want to fall in love with your dream home and find out later that the home has a number of problems in structural, foundation, heating, plumbing, electrical, or insulation. Even with newer homes, or ones that look flawless to the eye, you'll never know what lies beneath the surface unless you hire a registered home inspection to check it out for you.
BUY OR RENT AFTER A DIVORCE
There are many changes that happen after your divorce, and one of the most significant changes is your living situation. Before the separation, you shared a home with your family and spouse. After the divorce, one household turns into two households. The next step to figure out is whether to rent or buy a home after the divorce.
DO I NEED ONE OR TWO REALTORS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME DURING A DIVORCE
When selling your marital home during a divorce can you list your home with 2 two real estate agents? The answer is, yes you can. When selling your home during a divorce you have two options when it comes to agents. You can either list with one agent or you can use two agents which is called a co-listing agreement.
SECRETS TO SELLING YOUR HOME FAST AND FOR TOP DOLLAR
Nothing says over-whelming as putting your home on the market. You don’t just put a for sale sign in your yard and all of a sudden you have hundreds of buyers knocking down your door. It requires planning, knowing what potential buyers are looking for and how to get your property effectively in from of as many buyers as possible.
ARE YOU SELLING YOUR MARITAL HOME? HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
When selling a home during a divorce, your number one goal is to get the most money out of your sale. You both might not always get along and you might not always agree with everything but it's crucial to put your emotions aside and focus on the sale.
SHOULD A REAL ESTATE AGENT DISCLOSE DIVORCE IN A HOME SALE?
It is not uncommon to see a couple going through a divorce to sell their marital home. We see it every day. In this case is the real estate agent obligated to tell the buyers that the sellers are going through a divorce?
When a divorcing couple makes the decision to put their marital home on the real estate market the couple has a fiduciary responsibility to the real estate agent to why the sellers are selling the home.
WHAT IS A REAL ESTATE DIVORCE SPECIALIST AND DO I REALLY NEED ONE TO SELL MY HOME?
Real Estate Divorce Speciialist play an important role in a divorce sale. They are an agent who specializes in divorce sales. These professionals have a unique skill set and go beyond the typical real estate agent role. They play a multifaceted role during the property sale process and understand the legal and emotional dynamics involved in divorce.
HOW TO DEAL WITH A NEGATIVE HOME EQUITY DURING A DIVORCE
Your home is your biggest asset during a divorce but what if you find out that you and your spouse owe more money on the marital home than the house is worth. We discuss what options are available to us when we have negative equity in your home.
5 THINGS TO AGREE ON BEFORE LISTING YOUR MARITAL HOME
Deciding when to sellDeciding when the right time to sell the house is important and is based off of several factors. Here are some questions to ask when deciding when to list:
How much time is needed to make repairs and prepare the home for sale?
Can we afford to wait for the best season to sell?
Is your mortgage up for renewal soon? How much will the break mortgage penalty be?
HOW YOUR REALTOR CAN HELP FIND THE RIGHT LIST PRICE FOR YOUR HOME
Price is the number one factor in the sale of a home. A property is only worth what one person is willing to pay another to gain ownership of it.
Your Realtor will ensure you receive a price that works and will attract buyers. To figure out what to list your home for one must establish the home’s current market value. Market value is what you could expect to pay for a property of its kind.
NEW BC HOME FLIPPING TAX AND PTT EXEMPTIONS EXPLAINED
Two new changes to the real estate sector. The BC government has announced a new Flipping Tax starting January 1st 2025. The proposed BC Home Flipping Tax will apply to any home or property zoned for residential use sold within two years of purchase.
STAGING YOUR MARITAL HOME IN A DIVORCE SALE
When it comes to preparing and staging a home when putting it up for sale, there is no difference if it is a regular sale or a sale because of a divorce. Our goal is the same, where we want a quick sale and for top dollar. The only difference between a regular sale and a divorce sale is; that we have to prepare the home and make it look like it is not a divorce sale. Our goal is still to get top dollar, we don’t want to look desperate and have buyers think we want a quick sale and we will take any price that is offered.