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Homebuyers who do their ‘due diligence’ and investigate the property they plan to buy for potential problems can save themselves a great deal of trouble and cost fixing them after they’ve moved in. The process of ‘doing your homework’ can also help confirm that you still want to buy the property. Arsen Krekovic, real estate litigation lawyer with Hoogbruin & Co., stresses this as a...

Throughout BC’s dynamic market, home buyer’s inspections are carried out during a real estate transaction for the purchaser’s assurance. Might they also be valuable for legal purposes? This service, however, does not replace a proper consultation with a real estate litigation lawyer if you have concerns either before the deal goes through or while it is in process. As the aim of a home...

What is a property disclosure statement and why should a home buyer assess them? Hoogbruin & Co.’s real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic, explains what property disclosures are and how they impact home buyers in BC’s busy real estate market.   Sellers have a legal obligation to disclose any known material defects related to the property being sold. We should caution against relying...

Who can you call as a buyer or seller when things go wrong in a real estate transaction, after the fact? In today’s post, Vancouver real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic, lists those professionals both buyers and sellers can call on for help. Included are the instances when that call should go to a litigation lawyer experienced in finding resolutions or if need be, initiating court...

Home sellers in any real estate market hope for the best outcome in the sale of their residential property. Vancouver’s bustling market is no exception but for the recent downturns and volatility which raise concerns over pitfalls. One family chose to compile a checklist based on their research, to avoid pitfalls and was prepared to know when they might need to take the step of consulting a...

Summer real estate sales hold special issues and advantages for residential property sellers according to real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic at Hoogbruin & Co in Vancouver. “There are lots of variables to consider and some of these add stress and urgency to transactions. This might result in hurried decisions, overlooked details or missteps that would then make a consultation...

Settling in for a season of enjoyment in your vacation property or city home? Expect disruptions to your peace of mind if you find yourself in a boundary dispute involving your residential property. Real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic of Hoogbruin & Co. has some precautions and remedies for you if issues seem to be rising concerning boundaries on real estate property that you own...

Land ownership is just one of the disputes resolved by Arsen Krekovic, real estate litigation lawyer for buyers and sellers in British Columbia. With the rise in the residential property values in the Vancouver area real estate market, it is advisable to consult at Hoogbruin & Company and benefit from professionals who know how to navigate the complex terrain of land ownership disputes and...

Imagine that you found your dream home. You saw your future in the plans of a pre-sale opportunity to buy into a new housing development or new ‘ground-up’ condominium. You may have seen a fully furnished and impeccably staged display unit that was just perfect and then ‘things happened.’ Between the time you paid your deposit and signed the papers to purchase and waited to take possession –...

According to the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson, “The BC housing market is currently characterized by slow sales but also still very low levels of listings.”  Real estate litigation a possibility for buyers rushing into real estate purchases     For home buyers, this means keeping a keen eye on the market and also being creative in the...