by Hilary Angrove | Aug 26, 2026 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. The title to the property answers the question: who owns this property. Ontario’s Family Law Act answers a different one: who shares its value if the relationship ends. Buyers tend to...
by Trevor Koot | Jul 2, 2026 | Columnists
BCREA leaders regularly share their insights in an exclusive column for Real Estate Magazine. Interested in contributing? Send us an email. The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. I have written a lot recently about the evolving...
by Brett Surbey | Aug 29, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Legal Issues, News
On Aug. 7, a five-year-long legal battle between the Cowichan Tribes and the Attorney General, the City of Richmond, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and other First Nations groups ended in a monumental decision handed down from the B.C. Supreme Court. For the first...
by Jaclyn Jeffrey | Sep 10, 2024 | Advice for Agents
First-time buyers face more challenges than seasoned property owners. It’s about more than just the sticker shock of spending a tremendous amount of money; it’s also about navigating pre-purchase documents and understanding condominium living. While...
by Michael Alladawi | Mar 14, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Within the world of real estate today, refinancing has risen as a pivotal trend affecting property ownership decisions. The potential for lower interest rates and access to built-up home equity leads numerous homeowners to contemplate refinancing. However, this path...
