July 26th, 2019
When the leaves start to turn and the mercury begins to drop, mortgage rates might be lower, too, one economist predicts. Capital Economics is sticking to its prediction that the … [read more]
July 26th, 2019
A new report released today provides an update on the market conditions of the city of Vancouver’s luxury residential market. During the first half of 2019, compared to the same … [read more]
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July 25th, 2019
Your home’s pipes are hidden below floors and behind walls. Your drain pipes are tucked away beneath sinks. Your sewer line or septic system is far below ground in your … [read more]
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July 25th, 2019
It took a while. The mortgage stress test that policymakers introduced in January 2018 has undeniably cooled the Canadian housing market — but homebuyers are adjusting to stricter standards, one … [read more]
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July 25th, 2019
Home sales in BC in 2018 would have been approximately 10%, or 7,500 units, higher if the B20 mortgage stress test hadn’t been introduced, according to a new economic study … [read more]
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July 24th, 2019
Your home is most likely your largest financial asset. That is why it is important to take care in the process of making a purchasing decision. The Mortgage One part … [read more]
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July 24th, 2019
It’s east versus west when it comes to the upper echelons of Canadian real estate. A new report from brokerage Sotheby’s International Realty Canada highlights the chasm separating the luxury … [read more]
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July 24th, 2019
It’s not just a blip on the Canadian housing radar. The recent stability seen in some of Canada’s biggest markets is here to stay, suggests one of the country’s leading … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2019
It’s always hard to choose between buying and renting. Last year’s housing market will tell you that it’s better to rent than buy. CNBC reports that rising housing prices and … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2019
Contractors haven’t been building condos and rental apartments at this frenzied rate in nearly 30 years. So says BMO analysis of Preliminary Housing Starts data from Canada Mortgage and Housing … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2019
Few if any would suggest that mortgage stress testing introduced last year by the Canadian government had no impact on home sales in BC, but how just how much of … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2019
Self-employment certainly comes with its benefits; you get to be your own boss, you get to make your own hours, and you get to build a company that’s all on … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2019
Some out there in real estate like to say that “brand doesn’t matter,” but when you look at the facts, it is clear the brand does have an impact on … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2019
It looks like the Vancouver housing market’s collapse is as wide as it is deep. While the market’s slowdown is perhaps most apparent in the detached-home segment, it’s even struggling … [read more]
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July 21st, 2019
If you’re an urban, Millennial renter like myself this may come as a shock, but apparently, a modest, yet growing cohort of our generation actually own homes. The most recent … [read more]
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July 21st, 2019
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July 21st, 2019
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July 21st, 2019
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July 21st, 2019
With summer supplying easy, breezy good weather to get things done around the house, now is an ideal time to give your entire home or property a tune-up. Here’s a … [read more]
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July 20th, 2019
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July 20th, 2019
The kitchen is the heart of every home, where families cook, entertain, and relax. Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing kitchen floor plan, use our planning … [read more]
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July 20th, 2019
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