Office Operation Updates

Vancouver, BC – September 2, 2015. The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) declined in the second quarter by 0.4 points to 120.6, the first decline in the index since the beginning of 2014. However, due to strong gains over the past four quarters, the trend underlying the CLI continues to push higher.“Uncertainty in the global economy roiled financial and commodity markets in the second qua…

Vancouver, BC – September 11, 2015. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 8,811 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in August, up 20 per cent from the same month last year. Total sales dollar volume was $5.5 billion, a 32.8 per cent increase in comparison to the previous year. The average MLS® residential price in the…

Vancouver, BC – October 14, 2015. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 8,553 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September, up 12 per cent from the same month last year. Total sales dollar volume was $5.2 billion, up 18 per cent compared to the previous year. The average MLS® residential price in the province rose…

Myth:  If the seller has deferred paying property taxes, it won’t affect selling their home.“While the purchaser would not be on the hook for these outstanding taxes, the property title cannot transfer to new owners until it’s paid,” says Laurie Salvador, a Notary Public in Sidney. “This is the responsibility of the seller and is taken care of by the seller’s Notary as part of the closing p…

If there is no Will in place, or the Will is not properly prepared, an estate may not be distributed as the signatory intended. Also, as reported in the media recently, if your healthcare wishes are not recorded in legally valid and current documents, critical decisions could be made through the courts rather than by your trusted designate.“Careful planning with a legal professional can elimina…

Peace of mind  Life is stressful enough. Creating a Will gives you and your family peace of mind that those your assets will go to those you love, and your wishes will be followed. For most people creating a Will takes only one or two or three short visits with your Notary, and gives you confidence in your and your family’s future.The Society of Notaries Public of BC represents more than…

News Release Make-a-Will 2015

http://www.notaries.bc.ca/resources/showContent.rails?resourceItemId=521

April 16th is Advance Care Planning DayFor Immediate Release                                                                                                                                      April 11, 2013Vancouver, BC—With National Advance Care Planning Day approaching on Monday, April 16, Notaries Public across the province are encouraging British Columbians, especially baby boomers, to ta…