January 26th, 2018
Pre-sale new homes hitting the Metro Vancouver market will spike in 2018 following a roadblock in the approvals process last year that caused some to be delayed. Approximately 62 projects … [read more]
January 26th, 2018
All five of the major Canadian Banks, BMO, CIBC, Royal, Scotiabank, and TD, raised interest rates on their bank prime rates by a quarter percentage point. There is no difference … [read more]
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January 26th, 2018
Canada’s real estate market will hit a slow patch in 2018 as tighter mortgage stress tests apply pressure and the impact could be exacerbated if the latest Bank of Canada … [read more]
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January 25th, 2018
Although being a landlord is a great way to invest in real estate, it comes with hands-on hassles that not everyone wants to deal with. The so-called “plugged toilets in … [read more]
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January 25th, 2018
Yep, these things will require you to spend some cash up front but won’t it be worth it when your house sells faster and for more money? Try these three … [read more]
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January 25th, 2018
Fears of a new condo shortage in Vancouver have eased slightly as mandatory registrations of new strata units with BC Housing for warranty insurance increased through the second half of … [read more]
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January 25th, 2018
Having a home to your name is the best thing you can have but getting from the homeownership dream to actually owning a home is a tough journey. With financial … [read more]
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January 24th, 2018
Home inspections are crucial in any housing transaction, but for an investment property they can go a long way towards determining how lucrative the returns are. Alice Soon, marketing manager … [read more]
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January 24th, 2018
The Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus once stated, “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” One may be tempted to dismiss Epictetus’ advice since, born a … [read more]
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January 24th, 2018
Affordability in Greater Vancouver continues to decline as home prices continue to skyrocket. But increasing interest rates might prevent affordability from continuing its downward spiral in 2018. In December 2017, … [read more]
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January 24th, 2018
As expected, the Bank of Canada hiked its target for the overnight rate Wednesday morning, giving current and potential homebuyers cause to consider their future mortgage options. “As expected the … [read more]
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January 23rd, 2018
Buying a home is the largest financial commitment of your lifetime. There are many professionals making up the business part of the transaction: financial institutions, real estate agents, home inspectors, … [read more]
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January 23rd, 2018
As far as investments in the U.S. go, real estate is one of the best. Aside from the general trend of increasing home prices, the fact that the President is … [read more]
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January 23rd, 2018
Activity in Canada’s residential property market gained strength in the final months of last year with sales, listings and prices up in December, the latest index shows. Sales increased by … [read more]
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January 23rd, 2018
By now it’s common knowledge that most economists are predicting a slower year for the Canadian housing market in 2018. But will things cool down more dramatically than they had … [read more]
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January 22nd, 2018
Buying property is probably the single most significant expense you’ll experience in your lifetime. As such, making the right decision in a market you know little or nothing about can … [read more]
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January 22nd, 2018
Condominiums were officially the strongest-performing housing type in 2017, outpacing single-family homes in terms of price growth, according to the fourth-quarter House Price Survey from Royal LePage. The report finds … [read more]
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January 22nd, 2018
Canada’s residential real estate market saw strong but slowing year-over-year price growth in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to a report by Royal LePage. The real estate company said … [read more]
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January 22nd, 2018
Canadian home sales rose to a record in December just before tougher mortgage rules took effect, helping make 2017 the second strongest market ever. Transactions climbed 4.5% from November to … [read more]
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January 21st, 2018
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January 21st, 2018
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January 21st, 2018
In today’s complicated world, international property stands out among investment options because it is both a hard asset and one of the best current opportunities for generating cash flow while … [read more]
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