You are invited to join us and watch a play named Almost Maine by John Cariani– directed by the lovely Madison McArthur, president of Bard in the Valley.

Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

It will be hosted at the Fort Langley Hall on January 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th and on February 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. 

All shows: 7 pm

Sunday shows are a matinee starting at 2 pm.  

Tickets go on sale Nov 20th for $35/each at bardinthevalley.com. Very limited tickets so act quickly! And luckily for you, if you head over to my Instagram @soldwithnina, I will be doing a giveaway for a pair of tickets. In order to enter, you will need to like my post, share to your story and tag a friend in the comments that you would like to go with. That equals one entry - you can only qualify for one entry. The pair of tickets will be for Saturday, Feb 4th and submissions will end Nov 30th. I will announce the winner on my Instagram on Dec 1st. 

About Bard in the Valley

Bard in the Valley (BIV) is a registered Charity with the goal to stage the works of William Shakespeare, with integrity and professionalism at an annual Festival each summer. In addition, every year, BIV offers youth theatre workshops for children, and BIV provides scholarships for families with barriers. This year BIV is doing its first winter production in hopes of raising funds for their summer mainstage show - Cymbeline!

This incredible non-profit organization brings together the community through theatre. I hope to see you there! 

As of January 1, 2023, there is a new real estate policy put in place meant to protect homebuyers. 12 months ago we saw the peak of the market where it was an extremely strong seller's market. Buyers were unprotected because in order to get an offer accepted, there needed to be no subjects or clauses in them. In other words, in order to get an accepted offer, you needed to put in a no-strings-attached, cash offer. 

Fast forward to 2023, the government decided to put in place something called a "Homebuyer Rescission Period (HBRP)". This is mandatory on all resale transactions (some exemptions apply). This is meant to protect you as a homebuyer and provide you with an exit if you need it. It is mandatory, which means it does not matter that you have subjects or clauses in your offer, this runs at the same time. So luckily for you, I have put together a Q&A to help you understand this new rescission period:

#1. What is the Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP)?

The HBRP provides buyers with an opportunity to rescind their contract to purchase certain residential properties up to three business days after an offer is accepted with a financial penalty. This rescission period applies to residential real property transactions regardless of whether a real estate licensee is involved in the transaction and cannot be waived by the buyer or the seller.

#2. How much is the rescission fee?

Buyers who exercise their right to rescind will have to pay a fee of 0.25% of the purchase price. For a $1,000,000 home, this would result in a $2,500 fee paid to the seller.

#3. What is meant by three business days?

The HBRP provides that the buyer must exercise their rescission right within three clear business days. Business days do not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Holidays are defined within the Interpretation Act.

#4. What properties will be subject to the HBRP?

The policy will apply to the following types of structures:

• detached homes,

• semi-detached homes,

• townhouses,

• apartments in a duplex or other multi-unit dwellings,

• residential strata lots,

• manufactured homes that are affixed to land, and

• cooperative interests that include a right of use or occupation of a dwelling

#5. What are the exemptions to the HBRP?

The following types of properties are excluded from the legislation and the rescission period does not apply:

• residential property on leased land;

• leasehold interest in residential property;

• residential property that is sold at auction; and

• residential property that is sold under a court order or the supervision of a court

• assignment of contracts 

• presales/ pre-construction

Currently, we are in a balanced or buyer's market depending on the neighbourhood, however, when we do eventually see a seller's market again-- do you believe this protects you as a homebuyer? 

Let me know in the comments below!

And remember, I am always happy to help! 

Your local real estate agent, 

Nina Djuric

778.908.1440

soldwnina@gmail.com