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Why don’t I get the keys before I pay for my home?

As a homebuyer, you're probably asking yourself, "Why don't I get the keys before I pay for my home"? It's only natural to want to check out the property before signing and paying for it, right? However, in BC, it's customary for the buyer to get the keys later,...
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What’s the difference between deposit and down payment?

The deposit and down payment are one and the same thing, but the timing of each is different. Your typical home purchase contract includes the deposit amount but not the downpayment amount. Because the main difference between deposit and down payment is the time it's...
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Foreclosure and Court Order Real Estate

Elise Weatherby - top 10%REALTOR® - owner at Dogwood Realty, New Westminster. on the New Westminster Court House stairs. Everything you need to know about Foreclosure and Court Order Sales. Buying foreclosure and court order real estate isn't for everyone; it's an...
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