In the past 15 days I have personally dealt with five collapsing deals involving buyer’s remorse. For the first time in six years, I am seeing people intentionally backing out and not completing their real estate purchases. My perception is that people who have...
The Benefits of Zancope Notary for Langley Home Sellers
The housing market is sizzling, and many Langley homeowners are listing their homes on the real estate market to see if they can get a great offer. If you have recently sold your house, Zancope Notary can make the paperwork process much easier. Zancope Notary is the...
Joint Tenancy Vs Tenants In Common
Choosing between joint tenancy and tenant in common plays a critical role in property transfer tax and what happens to the property upon death. This article will help you understand how joint tenancy and tenants in common differ. What is Joint Tenancy? Joint tenants...
Title Transfer in BC: Joint Tenancy and Estate Planning
I have talked about title transfers in BC: How to Add or Remove Names on a Property Title before, you can read it here, but I want to bring a different aspect of a family transfer – Estate Planning. Many people own property or bank accounts sole in their names and...
Can Your Notary Help With Refinancing?
Reasons for Refinancing There are many reasons for refinancing a home. Some common reasons include getting a better rate, changing the terms of the mortgage, consolidating debt, shortening the length of the mortgage, or raising some extra capital to finance something...
What’s Involved in Conveyancing Property, and What Documents Are Involved/Required?
To be well informed is a great way to save money. More so when it comes to the world of real estate, where knowledge, or lack thereof, can make or break a deal. Luckily, a diligent notary is usually employed to help in the process, but it never hurts to familiarize...
Zancope Notary YouTube Channel Part 3
In case you weren’t aware of it, Zancope Notary has a YouTube Channel with several videos on different topics. We have transcribed some videos for you before. For example, we have a video on what happens to annual property tax when you do a real estate transaction...
Zancope Notary YouTube Channel Part 2
In case you weren’t aware of it, Zancope Notary has a YouTube Channel with several videos on different topics. We mentioned it last month. Today, we’ll transcribe two more of the videos on our channel. The first transcript, below, of the video below it, talks about...
Zancope Notary YouTube Channel
In case you weren’t aware of it, Zancope Notary has a YouTube Channel with several videos on different topics. Here is a transcript of the video below on what happens with the annual property tax when you purchase real estate during the tax year. Question: Property...
Buying or Refinancing? Borrow Only What You Need
If you are buying or refinancing property, the bank might offer you a larger mortgage than you need. While it’s tempting to have those extra funds available, it’s not worth paying for extra money you don’t need. Sometimes people feel that they have to take all the...