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In Vancouver’s sometimes sizzling real estate market a pre-sale may be the right opportunity for a first time homebuyer or an investor. A presale secures a property offered by a developer before it is built or completed. Prices may be rising so the purchase of a home that is not move-in ready can be lucrative and can happen before or during construction. While it can be a dream in the making...

What does the new legislation mean for residential home sellers and buyers? Arsen Krekovic, real estate litigation specialist at Hoogbruin & Company explains, “Homebuyers now have the added protection of a three-day cooling-off period. This comes into effect on January 1, 2023 and enables residential property buyers, who may have felt pressured to make a “no subjects” offer on their home...

In a recent post on market conditions affecting home sellers in BC’s residential real estate seeing far fewer transactions than expected. In addition, the possibility of deals collapsing was noted. One of the two critical impacts that can arise is the matter of  “When is a Deposit a Deposit”. The other is whether a seller can sue for damages. The two options are not necessarily...

Home sellers in BC’s residential real estate are seeing far fewer transactions than expected in this often enviably dynamic market. Even near year’s end, motivated buyers have typically still looked to purchase their dream homes. Yet, times have changed. Today’s post covers how deals can collapse. Let’s first look briefly at changes in real estate sales amidst the desire for real estate...

Is it time to harvest the effort and time you’ve put into your home property? Or time to reap the growth in the residential real estate property you invested in and are now selling so someone else can own their own home? In Vancouver’s season of home sales, you’d be wise to engage an experienced real estate litigation lawyer such as Arsen Krekovic at Hoogbruin & Company. A real estate...

The season of thankfulness is sweetest as you enjoy it in the comforts of your own home. Vancouver’s real estate litigation lawyer, Arsen Krekovic of Hoogbruin & Company has helped home buyers secure their homes with confidence in their real estate transactions. Some have overcome the early challenges of finding a home, working out the terms and conditions and financing – a task full of...

There are two categories of problems you must know about that can affect any real estate transaction. They carry with them obligations for both the buyer of a real estate property or the seller of one. One is totally your responsibility, the other you can and should get legal help with advises Arsen Krekovic, in Vancouver with the law firm Hoogbruin & Company. He specializes in real estate...

You may not associate consulting a real estate lawyer with fall’s full arrival. Yet, if you either currently own a residential property or wish to buy into Vancouver’s or BC’s Lower Mainland, you may want legal counsel who specializes in real estate law. Fall is the time as a homeowner you may decide to renovate for greater comfort in your home as winter approaches. Or, you may opt to sell...

Home buyers who purchase a real estate property with no conditions may find themselves with problems they only discover after moving in or taking legal possession of their new home. The practice of bidding with no conditions on the seller are more prevalent in the current highly competitive market. To resolve their issues buyers seek help from experienced real estate litigation lawyers like...

What to do if you find there is damage to the dream home you’re about to close on? Or that perfect commercial property – just before you close the real estate transaction? You may need the help of experienced litigation counsel. Real estate litigator, Arsen Krekovic of Vancouver’s Hoogbruin & Company explains: Parties may be in doubt as to the steps they need to take in a situation where...