July 14th, 2016
New housing construction data for the month of June from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation show greatly increased building activity in some areas of the country, particularly in BC and … [read more]
July 14th, 2016
Vancouver, BC – July 14, 2016. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a record 12,906 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in … [read more]
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July 13th, 2016
In 15 years of real estate, I can honestly say that I’ve seen it all. Toilet seats up in listing photos, shag carpet covered with dog hair, bedrooms doubling as … [read more]
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July 13th, 2016
Finding the right realtor is important when selling your home. The problem is it’s really hard to find a good realtor. Here’s what savvy homeowners have done to find one … [read more]
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July 13th, 2016
British Columbia drove a national increase in housing starts, reversing three consecutive monthly declines. “If you demand it, they will build it,” said Diana Petramala, economist for TD Canada Trust … [read more]
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July 13th, 2016
Pressures from global volatility and slow growth in the wake of the Brexit haven’t deterred the Bank of Canada from its current monetary policy; the central bank has opted to … [read more]
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July 12th, 2016
Today’s home shoppers see dozens of homes before making an offer, and probably a few dozen more before they find the one that sticks. While you’re shopping, be on the … [read more]
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July 12th, 2016
Luxury real estate development has flooded new housing inventory across the country, particularly in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. These upscale homes have not … [read more]
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July 12th, 2016
Calls for the government to intervene and curb soaring home prices in Canada’s hottest housing markets are growing louder, but a new report outlines another way markets may be cooled … [read more]
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July 11th, 2016
Maybe you chose a real estate agent to sell your home for the wrong reasons — they promised to get you a really high price, they’re your mom’s best friend’s … [read more]
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July 11th, 2016
When it comes to the bid price on a home, your most important consideration is probably how far away your bid price can be from the asking price. You don’t … [read more]
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July 11th, 2016
Average prospective homebuyers aren’t the only ones facing a shortage of listings in Toronto and Vancouver — wealthy house hunters are experiencing the same thing. In the Greater Toronto Area … [read more]
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July 11th, 2016
Average farmland values around the globe increased by 6.6% during the past five years and 14.8% since 2002, recording far less volatility than other commodities, new research shows. At a … [read more]
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July 10th, 2016
There is a total of 1 condo for sale as of July 10th, 2016 in Metortown Chancellor by Polygon Home in Burnaby area. The condo unit is 796 sqft with … [read more]
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July 10th, 2016
There are a total of 14 condos for sale as of July 10th, 2016 in Metortown The MET & MET2 by Concord Pacific in Burnaby area. The smallest condo unit … [read more]
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July 10th, 2016
There are a total of 8 condos for sale as of July 10th, 2016 in The Windsor Gate by Polygon Home in New Horizons Coquitlam area. The smallest condo unit … [read more]
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July 10th, 2016
There are a total of 53 houses for sale as of July 10, 2016 in Westwood Plateau Coquitlam. There are 7 new listings for houses for sale in Westwood Plateau … [read more]
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July 10th, 2016
Amber Freda, a landscape designer in New York, recently shared with The New York Times a checklist that can make it easier for your clients to decorate their home’s outdoor … [read more]
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July 9th, 2016
There are a total of 63 condos for sale as of July 9, 2016 in Burnaby Metrotown area. There are 17 new listings for condos for sale in Burnaby Metrotown … [read more]
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July 9th, 2016
One of the first and most vital steps in the home buying process is often overlooked – hiring a qualified home inspector. Everyone knows that buying a home is a … [read more]
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July 9th, 2016
There are a total of 294 houses for sale as of July 9, 2016 in Coquitlam. There are 42 new listings for houses for sale in Coquitlam for the period … [read more]
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July 9th, 2016
Despite calls from various quarters for the federal government to step in and decisively intervene in the worsening affordability crisis plaguing Canada’s hottest housing markets, such a step remains unlikely … [read more]
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