April 20th, 2018
Although the BC government recently implemented a new housing plan to curb demand and slow skyrocketing prices, housing affordability is slated to deteriorate further this year and in 2019. According … [read more]
April 20th, 2018
The Bank of Canada announced on Wednesday that it will keep its benchmark interest rate at 1.25%. While many expected a hold, investors were uncertain and felt that a surprise … [read more]
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April 19th, 2018
There’s something very appealing about a brand new home. You get to determine the flooring, paint colors, cabinet style and just about anything else you can imagine. After all, it’s … [read more]
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April 19th, 2018
It’s an exciting milestone in a young person’s life to be on the cusp of purchasing a first home. If this is where you are at the moment, you probably … [read more]
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April 19th, 2018
Demand for homes in Greater Vancouver and across British Columbia as a whole was down in March due in large part to more stringent federal mortgage qualification regulations that became … [read more]
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April 18th, 2018
It’s a debate that pre-dates the invention of avocado toast : which generation has had the toughest time breaking into the Toronto real estate market? Boomers, who purchased their single-family … [read more]
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April 18th, 2018
If you are getting ready to buy or sell a home, a realtor can help you with the process. These professionals specialize in getting people the best possible deal when … [read more]
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April 18th, 2018
As housing sales dropped to the lowest level in five years, Metro Vancouver new home starts have soared in the first quarter of the year, with starts in Vancouver alone … [read more]
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April 18th, 2018
Home sales in British Columbia plummeted last month compared with March of last year, but the BC Real Estate Association stated that the decline was not reflected in prices. Sales … [read more]
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April 17th, 2018
Although foreign buyer taxes have been introduced in two major Canadian metros over the past two years, Americans are still choosing their neighbour to the north as a prime spot … [read more]
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April 17th, 2018
BC real estate is projected to experience sustained growth throughout this decade judging by the increasing number of Millennials that are real estate investing in the Vancouver BC market. Vancouver … [read more]
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April 17th, 2018
The value of British Columbia’s largest construction starts has rebounded after steep 2015-16 declines. The average estimated value of construction starts in BC fell 71.3%, or $474.9 million, from $668 … [read more]
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April 16th, 2018
Although other factors including timing and location are important, analysis shows that simple keywords used in a listing description can also have a big impact on its final selling price. … [read more]
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April 16th, 2018
In residential real estate, somethings change and somethings remain the same. The first week of April, Owners.com released its 2018 homebuyer study. The study reveals that buyers continue seeking easy-to-access … [read more]
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April 16th, 2018
The first quarter of 2018 saw a serious drop in national home sales, which has been largely attributed to a new mortgage stress test that came into effect on January … [read more]
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April 15th, 2018
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April 15th, 2018
When you find the perfect smart home for you, consider these important questions. Smart homes are all the rage these days and are quickly becoming a hot commodity. A recent … [read more]
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April 15th, 2018
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April 15th, 2018
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April 15th, 2018
Chances are your home is the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought. Yet if you’re like most of us, what you spent to acquire it is only the beginning. As … [read more]
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April 15th, 2018
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April 14th, 2018
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