First Home Savings Account: How It Works and What You Need to Know

by Gary McKenna | Jan 20, 2026 | News, Real Estate

For first-time homebuyers in Canada, the first home savings account (FHSA) offers a powerful way to save for a down payment, combining tax-deductible contributions with tax-free withdrawals when you buy a qualifying home. Here’s how it works, who’s eligible, and what...

Metro Vancouver Home Foreclosures on the Rise as Higher Mortgage Payments Hit Homeowners

by Gary McKenna | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized

Foreclosures are increasing across Metro Vancouver as more homeowners face higher mortgage payments and economic pressure Metro Vancouver home foreclosures are on the rise. According to data highlighted in a recent article by Business in Vancouver, the region recorded...

Pet Custody in BC: Are They Property or Family?

by Gary McKenna | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized

How British Columbia law treats pets during separation and divorce In a breakup, deciding who gets the dog or cat can be more emotional than splitting bank accounts. While many provinces still treat pets as property, pet custody in BC is shifting toward a more...

Clark Woods LLP named one of the top real estate lawyers in Coquitlam

by Gary McKenna | Oct 15, 2025 | News, Real Estate

Three Best Rated recognizes Clark Woods LLP among the top real estate lawyers in Coquitlam for service, trust, and results Clark Woods LLP has been recognized by Three Best Rated as one of the top real estate lawyers in Coquitlam, highlighting the firm’s ongoing...

Greater Vancouver Home Sales in June 2025 Show Signs of Recovery

by Gary McKenna | Aug 21, 2025 | News, Real Estate

After a slow first half of the year, Greater Vancouver home sales in June 2025 are showing early signs of stabilizing. According to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), there were 2,181 residential sales across the region in June 2025 — down 9.8% from June 2024, but an...