March 24th, 2016
It’s the million-dollar question. Or maybe, as National Bank economist Peter Routledge suggests, it’s a multi-billion-dollar question. Just how active are foreign investors in the blistering Toronto and Vancouver housing … [read more]
March 24th, 2016
I find that today’s home buyer is more educated than ever, largely due to vast Internet resources and other technologies that have put the majority of information online. In fact, … [read more]
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March 24th, 2016
There are many reasons for renovating and remodeling one’s home. Things like flooring, carpeting and window coverings wear out or go out of fashion. People often want to make their … [read more]
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March 23rd, 2016
Burnaby is putting up a forest of highrise residential towers over the next 25 years, far outstripping anything contemplated by Vancouver. Targeting land around rapid transit nodes and four malls … [read more]
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March 23rd, 2016
Just Listed – 2070 Cliff Ave Burnaby An Emerald Homes Masterpiece – immaculate, gorgeous custom-built by award winning European builder. 7 bdrm, 4401sqft luxury home with finer details and quality … [read more]
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March 23rd, 2016
Start with an honest assessment, but don’t stop there. Find ways to help discouraged sellers give their listing more gusto. Who isn’t frustrated by a listing that generates little or … [read more]
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March 22nd, 2016
Brighten up your home and bring in buyers with these easy ideas. Springtime brings sunshine, showers — and plenty of opportunities for home staging. Make the most of the season … [read more]
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March 22nd, 2016
When it comes to opining on seniors carrying debt into retirement, I’ll state upfront my personal bias that anyone with credit-card debt — or even mortgage debt — has no … [read more]
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March 22nd, 2016
Investment in new residential building construction across British Columbia increased 14% year-over-year to January, according to Statistics Canada data released March 21. A total of $695 million was spent on … [read more]
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March 21st, 2016
While baby boomers and millennials are driving most of the demand in the real estate industry today, a recent report looked at the potential purchasing habits of Generation Z and … [read more]
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March 21st, 2016
In recent years, many Canadians purchased US real estate to take advantage of the strong value of the Canadian dollar and the depressed real estate prices in the US. Today, … [read more]
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March 21st, 2016
Let’s face it, first impressions matter. We care about how we dress for a job interview, and we spent extra time in front of the mirror before that first date. … [read more]
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March 20th, 2016
There are a total of 5 condos for sale as of March 20th, 2016 in Metortown The MET by Concord Pacific in Burnaby area. The smallest condo unit is 607 … [read more]
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March 20th, 2016
There are a total of 17 condos for sale as of March 20th, 2016 in The Windsor Gate by Polygon Home in New Horizons Coquitlam area. The smallest condo unit … [read more]
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March 20th, 2016
There are a total of 36 houses for sale as of March 20, 2016 in Westwood Plateau Coquitlam. There are 3 new listings for houses for sale in Westwood Plateau … [read more]
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March 19th, 2016
There are a total of 108 condos for sale as of March 19, 2016 in Burnaby Metrotown area. There are 14 new listings for condos for sale in Burnaby Metrotown … [read more]
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March 19th, 2016
There are a total of 233 houses for sale as of March 19, 2016 in Coquitlam. There are 57 new listings for houses for sale in Coquitlam for the period … [read more]
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March 19th, 2016
The world’s ageing population will drive real estate transaction volumes to surpass $1 trillion globally by 2020, up from $700 billion in 2015, according to a new report. Institutions are … [read more]
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March 19th, 2016
There are a total of 94 houses for sale as of March 19, 2016 in North Burnaby. There are 11 new listings for houses for sale in North Burnaby for … [read more]
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March 19th, 2016
Learn what seniors can do to make gardening easier on their minds, bodies, and emotions. Find out how certain gardening tools and methods can create safe practices for seniors with … [read more]
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March 18th, 2016
People move to apartments in larger cities for any number of reasons. Perhaps they just got a big promotion or need to find a new job. Even though moving can … [read more]
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March 18th, 2016
I have seen many ways sellers can hurt their sale. As a real estate agent representing both buyers and sellers, you start to see a pattern of the same issues … [read more]
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