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Moving With Your Kids After Separation: The 60-Day Rule
A new chapter often comes with a new address. If you're a separated or divorced parent, there's a legal step that catches a lot of people off guard — not because they're doing anything wrong, but because nobody told them it existed.
What Rising Oil Prices and the Middle East Conflict Mean for Your Mortgage
A war on the other side of the world is showing up in your gas tank and, indirectly, in how the Bank of Canada thinks about your mortgage rate.
Read MoreIs Now a Good Time to Buy in Surrey? What the Bank of Canada's Q2 Rebound Tells Us
GDP went from flat to a 2.5 percent rebound in one quarter. Here is what that shift actually means for timing a purchase.
Read MoreThe Downsizing Gap: Why Only 1 in 10 Canadians Actually Do It
Almost everyone with a big, quiet house says they want to downsize eventually. Almost nobody actually does. Here's the real reason why — and how to be the one who does.
Read MoreWhy Headline Inflation Hit 3.2 Percent (and Why That's Not the Whole Story)
Headline inflation looks alarming at 3.2 percent. Strip out gasoline and the real number tells a very different story.
Read MoreWho Keeps the House? Property Division After Separation in BC
There's a question every separating couple asks each other — usually late at night, usually a little afraid of the answer. Who keeps the house? Here's what BC's Family Law Act actually says.
Read MoreBank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25%: What It Means for Fraser Valley Buyers and Sellers
The Bank of Canada held its rate for the third meeting in a row. Here is what that actually means if you are buying or selling in Surrey, Langley, Cloverdale, or North Delta.
Read MoreHow to Evaluate an Income Property — What Taz Looks For
Evaluating an income property is part science, part judgment. Here's how Taz approaches it and what he looks for before advising a client to move forward.
Read MoreWhat Makes a Good Development Site in Metro Vancouver Right Now
Not all development sites are created equal. Here's what Taz looks for when evaluating a development site in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Read MoreSubject Clauses Explained — What Every BC Buyer Needs to Know
Subject clauses are one of the most important tools available to BC home buyers. Here's what they are, how they work, and when to use them.
Read More5 Things to Do Before Selling the Family Home During Separation
Selling the family home during a separation is one of the most emotionally and logistically complex real estate transactions there is. Here are five things to do before you list.
Read MoreHow to Read a CMA — What Your Agent's Numbers Actually Mean
Your agent just handed you a CMA. Now what? Here's how to read the numbers, understand the adjustments, and use the data to make smart decisions about your home.
Read MoreBuying a Home on Your Own After Divorce — What You Need to Know
Starting over is hard enough. Buying a home as a single person after divorce adds a whole new layer of complexity. Here's what you need to know before you begin.
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Selling a Home in BC — What Nobody Tells You
Most sellers focus on the sale price. But the number that actually matters is what you walk away with. Here's an honest breakdown of the real cost of selling a home in BC.
Read MoreMindful Monday: Finding Stillness in a Busy Market
In a world that never stops moving, the most powerful thing you can do is pause. The first Meditation Monday reflection on stillness, presence, and why I bring my spiritual practice to real estate.
Read MoreWhat Happens to the Family Home When You Separate?
One of the most common questions Navi receives. Here is a clear, compassionate guide to understanding your options when the family home is part of a separation.
Read MoreWelcome to the Impact Blog — Real Estate, Real Stories, Real Impact
This is where we share stories, market insights, meditations, and real talk from the Impact Realty Group team. No fluff. No sales pitch. Just honest conversation about real estate, life, and giving back.
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