June 25th, 2018
The most important statistics for one investor aren’t always particularly important to another. For instance, if you want to know “today’s hot real estate market” you can simply google for … [read more]
June 25th, 2018
Through most of this decade, Canadians have taken advantage of historically low interest rates and splurged on housing. Except now rates are rising and new regulations are making qualification arduous. … [read more]
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June 25th, 2018
Home sales in Canada are projected to slide by 11% this year, according to a new forecast by a national real estate group. In a mid-year update to its market … [read more]
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June 24th, 2018
Do you have an unfinished basement in your home? If so, chances are you’ve wanted to do something more with that room at some point. You have an entire room … [read more]
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June 24th, 2018
Whether you’re a born and bred Vancouverite or a newcomer to the city, living downtown long-term is seeming more and more like an unreachable dream. (Sorry for the reality check.) … [read more]
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June 24th, 2018
It can be difficult to decide what to update and remodel if you’re thinking of selling. While kitchens and bathrooms have typically been prioritized for their return on investment, the … [read more]
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June 24th, 2018
Condominiums are communities, and communities have rules. Most, if not all, are governed by common sense — no need for elaborate rationale. Some people regularly break bylaws of their condominium … [read more]
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June 23rd, 2018
You’ve just moved into your home and you have a to-do list a mile long. So should you take on each and every project that eventually needs to be done … [read more]
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June 23rd, 2018
You’re reasonably handy, right? As a property owner, we always look for ways to save money and get things done quickly. Taking tasks on ourselves is certainly the way to … [read more]
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June 23rd, 2018
Canadian home sales fell just 0.1% in May, after months of serious drops, according to the latest release from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA.) “On balance, this was a … [read more]
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June 23rd, 2018
Transform your patio, deck or outdoor room into a personal oasis that reflects your special sense of style. As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, it’s time to … [read more]
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June 22nd, 2018
A potent cocktail of unabated real estate price increases, ever-tighter regulations, and stagnant income growth has thrust Canada’s hopeful millennial home owners into a situation that probably no previous generation … [read more]
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June 22nd, 2018
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday June 24th 1-3 pm at Alumni (by Bosa) #706 – 13398 104 Ave Surrey. This is an opportunity to visit this … [read more]
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June 22nd, 2018
Real estate is a tricky market to enter, as there are many factors to consider when buying a home or property. There are dozens of ways that you can use … [read more]
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June 22nd, 2018
A major Canadian housing price index continued to rise in May, boosted by strong condo sales in major markets. The Teranet-National Bank Composite National Price Index rose 1% in May, … [read more]
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June 21st, 2018
The summer of 2018 residential sales market is shaping up to be among the hottest in memorable history. Retail buyers are certainly scrambling to make offers within days if not … [read more]
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June 21st, 2018
Over the past two years, Canadian home buyers have had to endure two major changes to mortgage qualification rules. And while the regulations have been rationalized as an effective way … [read more]
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June 21st, 2018
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association is lowering its national home sales forecast for this year due to weaker sales in BC and Ontario. The industry association which represents … [read more]
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June 21st, 2018
Canadians’ mortgage borrowing over the first three months of 2018 fell by $2 billion to $13.7 billion — the lowest level since the second quarter of 2014 — following the … [read more]
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June 20th, 2018
What Are the Benefits of Buying or Selling a Home for Cash? But if you can buy a house with cash, should you do it? Most people try to avoid … [read more]
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June 20th, 2018
It’s been more than 5 months since the roll-out of new mortgage rules that forced even homebuyers with a larger downpayment to undergo a financial stress test. A lot has … [read more]
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June 20th, 2018
As boomers begin to retire, the vacancy rate for seniors-friendly homes is lower than ever before, as Canadians look for places to downsize. The vacancy rate for seniors’ residences fell … [read more]
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