November 24th, 2016
The Canadian government has unveiled its housing strategy plans, following months of consultation with Canadians and industry stakeholders. “Affordable housing can connect individuals with the facilities and services they need … [read more]
November 23rd, 2016
Canada has one of the highest homeownership rates in the world thanks in part to its low minimum down payment requirements, but Evan Siddall, president and CEO of Canada Mortgage … [read more]
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November 23rd, 2016
Following a strong September pace, BC housing starts plunged in October due to fewer apartment starts in Metro Vancouver. Provincial urban-area starts reached a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 25,520 … [read more]
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November 23rd, 2016
The housing market is due for some volatility due to some recent policy and political changes. Have your investment plans for 2017 changed at all? It’s sure been a whirlwind … [read more]
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November 22nd, 2016
Hosting a holiday gathering can be a lot of fun, but perhaps a bit intimidating, too. You want your house to look its best, but now isn’t the time to … [read more]
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November 22nd, 2016
The holidays might not be the most popular time to buy a home, but with lower buyer competition, motivated sellers, and year-end tax benefits, there are some good reasons to … [read more]
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November 22nd, 2016
Homeowners who are looking to sell their home will need to make a few changes to increase the value of the property and attract more buyers. The curb appeal of … [read more]
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November 21st, 2016
A little cash can go a long way in home improvement. Whether you’re looking to update your guest bathroom or entirely remodel your kitchen, there are plenty of budget-friendly updates … [read more]
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November 21st, 2016
Buying a home can be a scary milestone, especially when you’re somewhat new to town. For Kim and Scott Vargo, buying a house was less about investing and more about … [read more]
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November 21st, 2016
One real estate advisor is suggesting investors focus on out-of-the-ordinary properties to help ensure long-term price growth. “Right now, there are a couple things going on with the market shifting … [read more]
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November 20th, 2016
There are a total of 24 condos for sale as of November 20th, 2016 in The Windsor Gate by Polygon Home in New Horizons Coquitlam area. The smallest condo unit … [read more]
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November 20th, 2016
There are a total of 23 condos for sale as of November 20th, 2016 in Metortown The MET & MET2 by Concord Pacific in Burnaby area. The smallest condo unit … [read more]
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November 20th, 2016
There are a total of 11 houses for sale as of November 20, 2016 in New Horizons & Hockaday Coquitlam. The smallest house on the market is 1635 sqft with … [read more]
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November 20th, 2016
There are a total of 50 houses for sale as of November 20, 2016 in Westwood Plateau Coquitlam. The smallest house on the market is 2138 sqft with 4 bedrooms … [read more]
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November 19th, 2016
There are a total of 84 condos for sale as of November 19, 2016 in Burnaby Metrotown area. There are 7 new listings for condos for sale in Burnaby Metrotown … [read more]
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November 19th, 2016
There are a total of 329 houses for sale as of November 19, 2016 in Coquitlam. There are 27 new listings for houses for sale in Coquitlam for the period … [read more]
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November 19th, 2016
Tighter mortgage criteria in Canada does not seem to be impacting the nation’s property market yet with sales and prices continuing to rise. The new rules only came into play … [read more]
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November 19th, 2016
There are a total of 168 houses for sale as of November 19, 2016 in North Burnaby. There are 8 new listings for houses for sale in North Burnaby for … [read more]
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November 18th, 2016
What would happen to Canadian home prices if interest rates spiked? How about in the event of a high-magnitude earthquake that wreaks havoc in one of the country’s biggest cities? … [read more]
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November 18th, 2016
Did you know that, on average, homeowners lose out on receiving about $15,000 on the sale price of their homes if they leave $5,000 worth of repairs undone before listing … [read more]
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November 18th, 2016
In 2006, in the middle of one the hottest years on record for Canadian housing, then Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge sent a testy letter to his counterpart at … [read more]
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November 17th, 2016
Now that you are in the market for a condo or townhome, it is important to understand strata fees and the homeowner benefits. Plan Your Finances and Stay Informed The … [read more]
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