Getting out on the open road for a motorcycle ride is something most riders look forward to every summer. It can be exciting, freeing and relaxing. Unfortunately, riding can also be dangerous.
Real estate market in British Columbia showing some positives
May brought encouraging news to the province's housing sector. Analysts say recovery signs in the real estate market in British Columbia were encouraging last month, even though year-over-year numbers remained down. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) said 4,518 residential homes were sold in May, up from April's 3,284. Total sales dollar-wise grew from $2.4 billion to $3.3 billion.
Safeguarding real estate porfolios in uncertain times
Investors are always wary of circumstances that could adversely affect their investments. In times of global worry and economic crisis, real estate investors need to be mindful of safeguarding their portfolios to weather the storm. Business is not as usual in British Columbia in these times and even lenders have revisited their lending policies, which is affecting investors -- especially those with high margin investment methods such as student rentals, flipping, short term rentals and construction.
Wills and estates: Sidestepping popular mistakes in estate plans
Everyone makes mistakes in life. But there is no room for error when it comes to wills and estates planning. Before sitting down to write an all-encompassing estate plan, British Columbia residents would do well to know how to avoid some common pitfalls -- the first being not have an estate plan at all. Things will get tricky for the loved ones of someone who dies intestate -- meaning without a will.
