July 27th, 2018
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday July 29th 1-4 pm at #304 – 5760 Hampton Place Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this spacious 1289 sqft, … [read more]
July 27th, 2018
Industry watchers have speculated that the Canadian housing market could turn a corner in June and, according to the latest housing figures, they may be right. National home sales jumped … [read more]
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July 26th, 2018
Mortgage : You either have one or you’ve heard of one. And if you’re in the latter group, maybe you’re at a point where you ought to learn more. But … [read more]
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July 26th, 2018
For most people, buying a home is the biggest investment they’ll make in their life. Not only is it a huge financial undertaking, but your final choice is a decision … [read more]
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July 26th, 2018
Instead of safeguarding Canada’s financial system, one association says the mortgage stress test is unduly suppressing housing activity, which could spell future trouble for the economy. Since the new mortgage … [read more]
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July 26th, 2018
Stricter mortgage qualification legislation continues to play a part in the real estate market across Greater Vancouver and the province as a whole, according to new data from the British … [read more]
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July 25th, 2018
Feng shui is all about creating harmony between your inner self and the world around you, but if we’re being totally honest, incorporating it into your home is hard stuff. … [read more]
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July 25th, 2018
Just Listed #304 – 5760 Hampton Place Vancouver West Hampstead – 1289 sqft, 2 bdrm + office/den (can be used as 3rd bdrm) unit located in one of UBC most … [read more]
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July 25th, 2018
Real estate investing is about financial earnings and reliability. It is also about investing in something that you and most people actually understand. Compared to all other investment strategies, real … [read more]
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July 25th, 2018
As a result of the stricter mortgage regulations that rolled out nationwide six months ago, housing demand in British Columbia continued to soften in June, pushing most markets into balanced … [read more]
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July 24th, 2018
77% of Canadian homeowners have fixed-rate mortgages, but only around half – 54% – of those planning to become homeowners would choose this type of mortgage, according to the results … [read more]
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July 24th, 2018
Experts are telling consumers that this year is an excellent opportunity to get started on their home search. An article in MagnifyMoney points out that one reason is that mortgage … [read more]
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July 24th, 2018
On a global scale, home prices are rising at their slowest rate since 2015. But, in the first quarter of 2018, the City of Vancouver continued to outperform all Canadian … [read more]
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July 24th, 2018
This week brought the news that Canadian home sales jumped 4.1% in June, a second consecutive monthly sales increase, and seemingly a sign that the market’s activity slump was finally … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2018
In some markets you need to be very aggressive if you want to close on a home being sought after by multiple buyers. These tips certainly aren’t for everyone. These … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2018
It’s been seven months since new mortgage qualification rules, in the form of Guideline B-20, came into effect in Canada. Under these new rules, put in place by the national … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2018
With all of the headlines about home sales and prices, speculation and foreign buyers, taxes and rent control, it can be hard to keep track of which housing metrics are … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2018
In June the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price Index™ was up 0.9% from May. Though large at first glance, the increase was the third-smallest for June in the last … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2018
There you are, staying on schedule and getting ready to move into your new home when boom: construction delays. Suddenly your perfect schedule seems more like a general guideline and … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2018
We love home makeover shows for the instant gratification. In a single episode, you can watch a dilapidated crack den transform into a farmhouse-inspired family abode. But according to interior … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2018
Just Sold – Delta 8413 Arbour Place Charming 2128sqft, 3-level split executive home located on secluded cul-de-sac lot, features tile entry, bright living room with vaulted ceiling, 6’ skylight and … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2018
Outstripping 2017 performance in multiple measures, the Canadian high-end real estate market has posted robust numbers in the first half of this year amid a climate of uncertainty brought about … [read more]
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