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Making a subject-free offer

WESTCOAST LIVING’S GUIDE TO WRITING OFFERS: Writing a cash or subject-free offer

The real estate market has been HOT, HOT, HOT, with this come scenarios of multiple offers and subject-free offers. Subject-free offers are a way to position yourself more competitively in these types of situations; however, it’s vitally important to understand how the process works and what the potential risks are of making a subject-free offer.

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WestCoast Living’s Guide to Real Estate: First time home buyer mistakes to avoid

Buying real estate can be just as stressful as it is fun, especially for first time home buyers. Needless to say, there are many mistakes first-time home buyers make… luckily all of these mistakes are avoidable if you know what to look for. Here, we run through the top 3 mistakes first timers make without even realizing!


Incomplete budgeting: Home buyers, especially first timers, are often so focused on the list price of the properties they’re touring that they forget about the other costs involved in making a purchase – taxes, insurance, legal fees, moving expenses, and so on. These additional expenses can add up, so it’s pivotal to account for these in order to avoid unpleasant surprises!

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