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What's Happening With Inventory?!

Posted on Nov 12, 2021

It's an odd time right now in the market. Many people have expected a "COVID Flood" of businesses and properties to hit the market and this hasn't occurred. In the meantime, more and more buyers have entered the ring and now demand it very high. 
So what does this mean? 
1) Be prepared. You should already be incorporated. You should already have a busi...

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Is Industrial Property A Good Investment?

Posted on Oct 30, 2021

Well it's certainly not a "sexy" part of anyone's portfolio, but you better believe it's a great investment.Everybody and their dog wants a warehouse and there aren't any to have!
The region has never needed industrial space more than it does now,
CBRE statistics show that region-wide, Metro Vancouver in the second quarter...

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notably great name, same great people

Posted on Sep 14, 2021

Little bit of a housekeeping note, you may notice a new name on our documents and media - notably real estate.Yes, we've rebranded! The new name is better aligned with our direction and plans for growth and we're very excited to share it with. We'll have more news coming soon but suffice it to say, these changes will be notably suitable!Let us know...

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They won't show financials before?!

Posted on Aug 11, 2021

This is common. No you can't do your due diligence before you make an offer.For clarification, I'm talking about small business here (under $500,000 asking price).Let's say a restaurant for sale for $150,000.Why would/wouldn't someone show you the financials before you've even made an offer? Don't get me wrong, some will, but generally Sellers will...

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Landlords - emphasis on LORD

Posted on Jul 28, 2021

In my experience most people think that the most important part of a deal is negotiating what they are buying/selling.

They quickly learn that this is the easiest and quickest part of the transaction.
It is not the Buyer's decision or the Seller's decision if this deal will actually proceed to completion. 
It is the Landlord's.

He or she is the one that...

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Why can't I get the Permits etc. before removing Subjects??

Posted on May 14, 2021

This one seems to come up more frequently than I expect it too.
Let's say we use a Liquor License as an example.
You, as the Buyer, are set to remove your Conditions Precedent  (subjects) on the 15th of June, and have the deal complete on the 30th June.
You want to add "Subject to the Transfer of the Seller's Liquor License" on or before June 15th.
This...

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