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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

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

Farmland Info

ALR - Details on the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve and Commission
Farm Credit Canada - Loans, business and financial services for agricultural land