April 9th, 2018
The Canadian housing market has seen plenty of regulation over the past year — from a GTA foreign buyer tax to a national mortgage stress test for uninsured borrowers — … [read more]
April 9th, 2018
Metro Vancouver home sales continued to drop on a year-over-year basis in March, and one of Canada’s biggest banks says BC’s new property taxes are likely to blame. Last month, … [read more]
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April 8th, 2018
A few luxury home upgrades go a long way toward making your home truly your castle — and more marketable when it’s time to sell. Every remodel should add value … [read more]
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April 8th, 2018
Curb appeal refers to the attractiveness of the exterior of your home, including a combination of various factors, such as landscaping, exterior finishes, and the home’s surroundings. Essentially, curb appeal … [read more]
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April 7th, 2018
Price growth in key global prime property markets will continue to be strongly linked to domestic economic performance and wealth creation in 2018, according to new research. But buyers will … [read more]
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April 7th, 2018
These small upgrades make a great first impression. Even if the weather hasn’t quite warmed up yet, spring is right around the corner. This time of year always makes us … [read more]
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April 7th, 2018
Spring Cleaning is in full swing this month! Find out what to do’s you should be crossing off your list for the month of April. Even though today is National … [read more]
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April 6th, 2018
It is no doubt that everyone is rushing to own property. Owning a home nowadays is considered a measure of progress especially among the youth. However, with the increase in … [read more]
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April 6th, 2018
Thinking of selling your condo? Whether you live in the condo or own it as an investment property, if you’re ready to sell your home, it’s time to talk to … [read more]
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April 6th, 2018
The implementation of new housing policies in BC aimed at cooling skyrocketing prices could spell trouble for households and the economy. In fact, a relatively minor 10% dip in prices … [read more]
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April 5th, 2018
You know the market and neighborhood where you are submitting a purchase offer. You know if you should expect a bidding war or not. Having this information in your hip … [read more]
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April 5th, 2018
April’s showers will bring May flowers — and the best time to list a home. The best two-week period to put a home on the market is May 1 through … [read more]
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April 5th, 2018
Prices for Metro Vancouver homes rose in March even as sales and new listings sputtered, according to statistics that the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) released April 4. … [read more]
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April 5th, 2018
It’s more than 4,000 kilometres from Vancouver to New Brunswick, but as far as house prices ago it is light years in distance. The benchmark price for a Canadian home … [read more]
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April 4th, 2018
Most homeowners appreciate that things such as location, crime and neighborhood comps can have a big impact on the price of their home when they come to sell it. But … [read more]
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April 4th, 2018
REALTORS® are professionals who help their clients navigate through the often difficult and emotional home buying and selling process. That’s the message Jill Oudil, president of the Real Estate Board … [read more]
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April 4th, 2018
SURREY, BC – While sales reached slightly above the ten-year average for the month, a lack of sufficient inventory in the Fraser Valley continued to put pressure on homebuyers in … [read more]
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April 4th, 2018
A recent report from BMO Economics pointed at continuous residential property price growth in Canada’s top markets – a development driven by millennials snapping up homes left and right amid … [read more]
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April 4th, 2018
Home buyers and sellers were less active in Metro Vancouver throughout the first quarter of 2018. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2018
It was great to have your own place, but it’s finally time to move out and look for something beyond your starter home. You’ve probably saved a little cash and … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2018
Purchasing property in a country other than your own can be a daunting process. You are unfamiliar with the country’s rules and regulations, among other things. If you are considering … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2018
In Greater Vancouver, strong demand for condos continues to be met with limited supply, pushing up prices for what was at one time a more affordable home option. And this … [read more]
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