April 26th, 2019
In March the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price IndexTM was down 0.3% from the previous month. Apart from the recession year 2009, it was the first March decline in … [read more]
April 25th, 2019
If you have ever seen Charles Schultz’s A Charlie Brown Christmas from 1965, you might recall a scene in which Lucy counsels Charlie Brown about his depression. At the end … [read more]
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April 25th, 2019
Real estate agents advertise themselves on park benches to grocery store carts and everywhere in between. There is no shame in the real estate game. Especially nowadays with the online … [read more]
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April 25th, 2019
The number of new homes in Canada last month helped offset the major slowdown experienced by markets nationwide in February. Latest numbers from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation showed … [read more]
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April 24th, 2019
When you are selling or buying a home, the inspection is one of the most significant hurdles to get past. Home inspections cause a lot of properties to come back … [read more]
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April 24th, 2019
Do real estate agents make mistakes when pricing a home? Of course. This is why it’s so important to go with an experienced agent and one you can trust at … [read more]
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April 24th, 2019
Lower Mainland condos are stuck in neutral. Earlier this year, researchers at MLA Advisory predicted BC developers would hold off on launching some Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley condo projects … [read more]
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April 23rd, 2019
The internet has truly changed the way everyone operates. From connecting through email to hosting a live broadcast of a concert, so many people consume the internet in different ways. … [read more]
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April 23rd, 2019
We’ve all faced the sting of rejection — that big, fat “no” has hit us hard, from the college acceptance letter that never arrived, to the romantic feelings that turned … [read more]
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April 23rd, 2019
BC’s average construction start value for projects over $50 million fell 30.7% to $197 million in 2018 from $284.9 million in 2014, according to data on Business in Vancouver’s list … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2019
More and more people are jumping on the real estate bandwagon. According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of real estate buyers has doubled in the last four … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2019
Studies show the best time of year to list your house for sale is in the spring and summer months. Selling a home in those seasons can be easier because … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2019
Two years into its Housing Vancouver strategy, the city said it is making steady progress towards delivering 72,000 new housing units by 2027. “Overall we’re moving towards the 10-year targets, … [read more]
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April 21st, 2019
Buying a home is both exciting and stressful. After all, you want to find a place that suits your living needs and is in great condition. One of the biggest … [read more]
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April 21st, 2019
Household income growth is grinding to a halt in Canada, and that’s bad news for future economic growth as a whole and the housing market in particular, suggests a recent … [read more]
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April 21st, 2019
Underscoring just how tight the Vancouver housing market is, the British Columbia city was ranked the second least affordable city in North America. According to real estate site Zoocasa, Vancouver … [read more]
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April 20th, 2019
Whether your overgrown starter home needs an extension or you want to add luxury upgrades to your basic bathroom, a remodel can give you the home you want using the … [read more]
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April 20th, 2019
Home shopping season is quickly approaching, which means home sellers are busy cleaning, painting, decluttering, landscaping and deciding which other projects might reap the greatest reward given limited time and … [read more]
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April 20th, 2019
The price of an average home in Canada increased by just 2.7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2019 – a sign that the housing market may experience significant slowdown … [read more]
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April 19th, 2019
Homes are becoming smarter, thanks to integration with modern technologies. Things like smart garage door openers, smart locks and smart thermostats headline the upgrades, with many other options waiting in … [read more]
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April 19th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday April 21st, 2-4 pm at 4458 Hurst St Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this brand new, gorgeous 1858 sqft, … [read more]
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April 19th, 2019
Hosting an open house is a great way to showcase a property to potential buyers, and your real estate agent will likely recommend holding one early on in the marketing … [read more]
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