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The Buying Process

The Search Now it’s time to begin your informed search for that "right" home. You have gathered all the information you need to make a rational decision rather than an emotional one, but it may not be as easy as you think!what Should...Read More
Buying a House You've been out house hunting and now you've found "the one".  What next? Just as shopping for a new home can be exciting and emotional so can the purchasing part. There are a lot of steps inbetween but with your REALTOR's® help everything should move...Read More
Buying Property In BC Property Transfer Tax:Property Transfer Tax is a land registration tax. It must be paid when an application for a taxable transaction is made at any Land Title Office in British Columbia to register changes to a certificate...Read More
Buying Rural Property Buying a house in a new city or neighbourhood is stressful enough but there are added obstacles when you're buying property that is not on city water or sewer or that may not have access to all the utilities you expect. It is especially important to have a...Read More
Making An Offer Found your perfect home in Salmon Arm or the Shuswap? When making an offer there's a bit of paperwork involved so be prepared as it may be a bit overwhelming initially.  You will be asked to provide some information as well and proof of identity due to...Read More
Negotiating Negotiating can be tough. You're buying a new "house". This is emotional and not everyone is able to make rational decisions at this point. The Stacer Team has a proven track record so take your time and listen to the advice of your REALTOR®.You've made...Read More
Removing Subjects You have an "accepted offer" so what is the next step?Subject To...There will likely have been written into the contract a number of clauses that are commonly referred to in the industry as "Subjects".  These are...Read More
Home Inspectors Local Home Inspectors:Clarion Home Inspection Services, Raul Poole, info@clarioninspections.ca, 250-804-9915Peak Home Inspection, Cris Hemingway, cris@peakhomeinspection.com, 250-804-3630Pillar to Post, Craig Hostland,...Read More
Moving To-Do List Moving is exciting but there is a lot of work to do before the big day finally arrives.  With a little organization you can save yourself a lot of heartaches so make sure you get the Stacer Team Moving To-Do List from your REALTOR®.  It includes...Read More
Moving Contact Numbers Utilities:BC Hydro - 1-800-224-9376Terasen Gas - 1-888-224-2710Telus - 250-310-2255 Utilities:Telus - 250-310-2255Sun Country Cablevision - 250-832-9711 : Providing cable tv,...Read More
Moving Resources Salmon Arm moving Companies:Mur's Movin' and Storage - 250-832-9782 or MursMoving.comJade Line Moving and Storage - 250-832-7757 or jadelinemoving@telus.netJewel Moving and Storage - 250-832-4779 or 1-888-554-4466Pioneer...Read More
Glossary ADJACENT - In law, implies that two or more properties are not widely separated though they may not physically touch.ADJOINING - In law, implies...Read More
FINTRAC Shuswap Home Seller Tips: Legal InformationFINTRAC or Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada is Canada's financial intelligence unit, a specialized agency created to collect, analyze and disclose...Read More
Court Ordered Sales Current Court Ordered Sale Properties In The Shuswap: MLS#   9204951 - $32,900 - Lot 8 Granite Place, Anglemont, BCMLS# 10011749 - $103,900 - 6 - 5080 20 Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BCMLS# 10001877 - $129,000 -...Read More