Pros & Cons of Buying vs. Renting
April 26th, 2018
Both rent and home prices continue increasing. It’s never been easy for young people to buy a first home and it’s not getting any easier. Still, buying is often the … [read more]
April 26th, 2018
Both rent and home prices continue increasing. It’s never been easy for young people to buy a first home and it’s not getting any easier. Still, buying is often the … [read more]
April 26th, 2018
On Tuesday, BC’s Minister of Finance Carole James announced a government crack down on tax evasion in pre-sale condo assignments, in an effort to address the province’s housing crisis. However, … [read more]
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April 26th, 2018
Home sales in Canada increased by 1.3% month on month in March but activity is down by 22.7% compared with the same month last year, the latest estate agent index … [read more]
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April 25th, 2018
Have you ever wondered what your real estate agent is thinking — like really thinking? Well, now’s your chance to find out. Agents have to stay pretty neutral with their … [read more]
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April 25th, 2018
A new stress test for uninsured mortgages in Canada that was introduced at the beginning of this year has raised the likelihood of a national housing downturn in the near-term. … [read more]
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April 25th, 2018
A new mortgage stress test that came into effect on January 1 sent home sales across the country plummeting. But now that the first quarter of 2018 is behind us, … [read more]
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April 24th, 2018
Those who constitute as millennials differ but according to Census bureau, it is those born between 1982 and 2002, though most prefer to place the cut off age at 2000. … [read more]
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April 24th, 2018
Canadian home prices saw modest year-over-year gains in the first quarter of 2018, despite eroding housing affordability and stricter mortgage regulations dampening activity. In the first three months of the … [read more]
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April 24th, 2018
With stricter mortgage regulations in effect, BC home sales plummeted last month, and are likely to continue declining for the rest of the year. In March, a total of 7,409 … [read more]
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April 23rd, 2018
Millennials are increasingly expecting their parents for greater help when it comes to housing. A report from Apartment List that surveyed 13,000 people born between 1981 and 1996 found that … [read more]
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April 23rd, 2018
In some ways it would be easier to plan if we really knew for sure whether Canadian home prices were about to fall off a cliff as so many people … [read more]
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April 23rd, 2018
After two consecutive sales drops in January and February, industry watchers wondered if March would bring some relief to the rapidly cooling Canadian housing market. And it did — according … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2018
Some might say it’s just a bathroom, but to you, it’s a retreat. The only problem is that yours is not giving off the vibe you envision for this in-home … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2018
Every homeowner has one question in mind before updating their house: which upgrades will command top dollar when it’s time to sell? The answer can be complicated since each buyer … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2018
New Westminster and Port Moody real estate still have the edge on value What’s a buyer to do? Despite the threat of rising rates, tighter mortgage regulations and well-intentioned government … [read more]
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April 22nd, 2018
Canadian builders continued their elevated pace of construction in March, with developers producing another stronger-than-expected result. Builders began work on an annualized 225,213 units during the month, Canada Mortgage and … [read more]
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April 21st, 2018
Protect your precious belongings and make your move a smooth one! Nearly 40 million of us move in the summer and begin to plan in April. If you are moving … [read more]
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April 21st, 2018
Single-family home sales in Metro Vancouver are off to a slow start this year, and with the recent implementation of the BC government’s new housing policies, activity might not pick … [read more]
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April 21st, 2018
A major index tracking Canadian home prices flattened out in March and, according to one economist, it could be a sign that the housing market is finally balancing out. The … [read more]
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April 21st, 2018
Whether you are working with a buyer or a seller, your clients want a property that offers the most value for the money. Of course, many factors go into … [read more]
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April 20th, 2018
If you are invested in real estate, you should be aware that you have a higher risk of becoming the target of a lawsuit in our litigious society. In 2015 … [read more]
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April 20th, 2018
Find out what you can expect during the home buying process and learn all the stages of buying a home. It may be a goal you have had since childhood. … [read more]
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