February 6th, 2018
Andrew Carnegie—founder of US Steel and one of history’s richest men—once observed, “More millionaires have been made through owning real estate than through all other industrial investments combined.” Owning real … [read more]
February 6th, 2018
There’s an old adage in real estate known as “the five-year rule.” Simply put, it states that it takes at least five years to acquire enough equity in your home … [read more]
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February 6th, 2018
Greater Vancouver is one of Canada’s — and the world’s — most expensive housing markets, but 40 years ago it was a very different story. In 1977, the average … [read more]
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February 5th, 2018
You’re probably familiar with the 80/20 rule also known as “Pareto’s Principle”. Obviously the 80/20 rule is a generality but basically it means there is an unequal relationship between inputs … [read more]
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February 5th, 2018
In the past, home sellers were told to tidy up, mow the lawn and perhaps do a few modifications. However, the current dog-eat-dog real estate market now demands a more … [read more]
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February 5th, 2018
Metro Vancouver condo and attached homes continued to dominate demand in the region last month. Thanks to the strong interest in the typically more affordable housing types, overall residential sales … [read more]
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February 5th, 2018
With the early spring selling season kicking off shortly after the new year, it’s time to give your home the boost it needs to meet today’s buyers’ expectations. Take advantage … [read more]
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February 4th, 2018
From smartphones to smart TVs, everyday devices are becoming more and more sophisticated and autonomous. The devices being integrated into our homes allow the house to respond automatically to the … [read more]
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February 4th, 2018
Clearing clutter out of our physical spaces, and therefore out of our lives, has the power to refresh the space in our heads. While this alone makes any time a … [read more]
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February 4th, 2018
Foreign investment into the US luxury residential real estate market has jumped to a new record high of $7.48 billion, with Miami, Manhattan and Los Angeles proving to be the … [read more]
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February 4th, 2018
With historically low temperatures and storms hitting the East Coast, there’s no shortage of weather and conditions that create the perfect opportunity to ….. slip. While winter weather brings fun … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2018
When moving into a new home, one of the most important things you should do is create a home inventory. In the event that somewhere down the road, your valuables … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2018
If you’re considering buying a fixer, or a gorgeous one-story home that would be even better with two stories, have fun with the dreaming and designing, but don’t forget the … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2018
For months now, economists have been saying that the Canadian real estate market is heading towards a “soft landing,” as higher interest rates and new mortgage rules coax prices down … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2018
The Metro Vancouver housing market remained stable in January with the average home price rising 0.6%, compared with December, to $1,056,500. This came as sales fell 9.8%, compared with December, … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2018
Whether you’re a beginning investor or a seasoned pro, it’s essential to occasionally back up and look at the real estate market from the 30,000 foot level. It’s very tempting … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2018
Embarking on your very first real estate purchase? Being a prepared home buyer will help you make informed decisions during the buying process, and can give you a competitive edge … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2018
Attached and apartment homes are in demand across Metro Vancouver while detached home buyers are facing less competition today. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2018
There’s no slowing demand for condos in Metro Vancouver’s hot market, at least for now. According to two Vancouver realtors, the market continues to show its strength, despite stricter mortgage … [read more]
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February 1st, 2018
At the end of November 2017, the average price for a detached home in the City of Toronto was just over $1 million, at $1,088,200. According to MLS stats for … [read more]
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February 1st, 2018
Arguably the most integral facet of selling a home is showing it to interested buyers, but not everybody realizes how much attention to detail is actually required. Chris Messecar, a … [read more]
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February 1st, 2018
Record Volume Purpose-built rental apartments are a hot topic these days as politicians continue to seek to be seen to be doing something about housing affordability. Preliminary year-end numbers from … [read more]
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