February 3rd, 2017
Existing home sales in Metro Vancouver fell almost 40 per cent in January from a year ago and prices are beginning to follow. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver … [read more]
February 3rd, 2017
Months after new government measures such as the 15% foreign-buyer tax and federal mortgage rules put in place to cool the housing market in Vancouver, home sales across the region … [read more]
Comments Off on REBGV January Home Sales 10% Below 10-Year Average
February 2nd, 2017
With so many potential remodeling pitfalls, it’s wise to learn from the mistakes of projects past. Knowing what not to do when you take on a remodel will help you … [read more]
Comments Off on Planning A Remodel? Avoid Common Mistakes
February 2nd, 2017
Buying a home is a big financial (and life!) step, and if you’ve never done it before, it can feel overwhelming. Diving straight into the murky waters of mortgage rates … [read more]
Comments Off on Want to Buy Your First Home This Year? Easy To-Do’s to Check Off Your List
February 2nd, 2017
“Mice Nuts” A flurry of opinions help make the Urban Development Institute’s (UDI) annual forecast luncheon among the year’s most colourful and candid events. This year’s panel did not disappoint, … [read more]
Comments Off on Metro Residential Prices Rise, Affordability Declines as Demand Outstrips Supply
February 2nd, 2017
Home sales and listings trends are below long-term averages in the Metro Vancouver* housing market. This is due largely to reduced activity in the detached home market. Residential property sales … [read more]
Comments Off on Metro Vancouver Housing Market Off to a Quieter Start Than Last Year
February 1st, 2017
While a lot of people use the New Year as a way to make improvements to their health or personal life, this is also a great time of year to … [read more]
Comments Off on Budget-Friendly Home Improvements for This Winter
February 1st, 2017
In Canada’s current housing market, Ontario is the pivot. East of Ontario, there is little evidence of strongly “problematic” conditions or imbalances, such as overheating and overbuilding, in any major … [read more]
Comments Off on Strong Evidence of Overvaluation, Overpricing in Canada’s Housing Markets
February 1st, 2017
British Columbia’s premier has announced her government is amending its tax on foreigners buying property in Metro Vancouver. Christy Clark says the levy will be lifted for those who have … [read more]
Comments Off on Foreign Buyer Tax Amended
Comments Off on Vancouver Home Sales Plunge 40% — and Now Prices Are Beginning to Follow