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Government Amends The Foreign Buyer Ban

Posted on Mar 30, 2023

Amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act Regulations

March 27, 2023

As a result of the advocacy from the real estate boards and the real estate sector as a whole, the federal government has announced changes to the regulations that guide the foreign homebuyers ban to expand exceptions to allow Non-Can...

Potential Taxes When Selling Your Primary Residence

Posted on Mar 02, 2023

The principal residence exemption is perhaps the most often used, the most taken for granted and, likely, the least understood income tax exemption available to taxpayers. Simply put, the rule is that for any capital gains on the sale of real estate to be exempt from taxation, the residence sold must be the principal residence of the taxpayer. As i...

Real Estate Year in Review 2022

Posted on Dec 21, 2022

Another year has come and gone and what a year it has been! As I reflect on all of our many accomplishments, I can’t help but feel very proud and excited about the future of Century 21 Horizon West Realty.

I would some up 2022 as the year of TRANSITION...

This began early in the year with the conversion of our regulatory framework into the BC Financi...

The Future of Real Estate and the Economy

Posted on Oct 31, 2022

Ever wonder why your dollar doesn't go as far as it used to? Why you cannot afford the same lifestyle from 15 years ago? With rising inflation for everything including essential items and commodities, the governments are trying to combat these inflating costs by raising interest rates. The unfortunate symptom of increased interest rates is a slower...

Upgrading Your Heating and Cooling with a Heat Pump System

Posted on Oct 18, 2022

Which heating system is best for my home?

There are a variety of factors that go into deciding which heating system is best suited for you and your home. The chart below summarizes some of the general differences between some of the most common heating systems. Please note that factors related to installation costs can be highly variable based on th...

Guide to Uranium in Drinking Water

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

Health Canada has updated the guideline for uranium in drinking water to protect the health of Canadians. Learn about the health effects of uranium and how to reduce your exposure if uranium is present at high levels in your drinking water.

Uranium in drinking water

Uranium is a weakly radioactive metal that occurs naturally in many different mineral...

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