Telf Maynard : Your West-Side Vancouver Specialist. : Telf Maynard, REALTOR®, Vancouver, BC

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Telf's list of helpful real estate websites

As a REALTOR, I have access to a lot of data, websites, statistics and knowledge the home buyer/seller or small investor cannot get access to. That's the primary reason you should use a Realtor in all real estate transactions and leases.  That said, there' s alot of research you can do yourself.

I've searched the Internet and compiled a list of resources I think will be helpful as you set out to buy or sell a home. Please take some time to browse. And feel free to contact me any time with questions or suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!

Vancouver Specifics

• Backyard Hens - Info on keeping chickens in your yard

• About Vancouver

• City Bylaws

• Community Profiles

• CityPlan - Official Community Plan

• VanMap - Mapping and Photos

• Home Owner Grant - How to apply

• Subdivision Bylaws - Includes minimum lot sizes (see Schedule A)

• Vancouver on Wikipedia

General Home Owner Info

• BC Government Website

• BC Assessment - Tax assessment values by address

• Efficiency Incentive Program - Provincial grant for certain renovations

• Property Transfer Tax - Details on the tax and exemptions (Provincial)

• Home Owner Grant - Details on the grant and how to qualify and apply (Provincial)

• Dexter Associates Realty - Telf's Broker

Investor Research

• Real Estate Investors Network - Market Research Reports for Alberta and BC

• Ozzie Jurock's Website - Everything to do with investment properties in Western Canada

• Real Estate Talks- A very active forum for investors and owners, focused on BC

• MLS Statistics Greater Vancouver - Current RE Stats - From the REBGV

• MLS Statistics Fraser Valley - Current RE Stats - From the FVREB

• Tetrad - Private provider of compiled demographics and GIS mapping

• Statistics Canada - Stats and demographics for all of Canada

• Statistics BC - Stats and demographics for BC, by town or district

  • Population and Demographics

  • Community Info

• CMHC - Stats regarding average rental rates, vacancies, housing starts, and more

• BC Chamber of Commerce

• List of Metro Vancouver Chambers of Commerce

• Building Owners and Managers Association of BC - Great research

• Business Development Bank of Canada - Commercial mortgages for businesses

• Residential Tenancy Branch - Provincial residential tenancy laws and info

Farming Info

• Equine Acres - A list of all hobby farms and equestrian properties for sale in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

• ALR - Details on the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve and Commission

• Farm Credit Canada - Loans, business and financial services for agricultural land