July 22nd, 2018
Residential property sales in Canada increased in June compared with the previous month but are still well down on a year ago while prices also fell on an annual basis, … [read more]
July 21st, 2018
There will always be densely populated areas where finding a large home or apartment is difficult, at best. Unfortunately, if you do manage to find one in these locations, the … [read more]
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July 21st, 2018
We’ve reached 2018’s halfway point, and that means the year’s top fabrics, metallics and woods for home furnishings are coming into focus. What makes current trends so exciting is the … [read more]
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July 21st, 2018
A slight uptick in sales last month could be a sign of improved housing market stability, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, as buyers have finally absorbed the impact … [read more]
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July 21st, 2018
Whether it’s dining alfresco, tending to the garden, or getting in a run, summer living is an outside affair. But, did you know that buying a home with a backyard … [read more]
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July 20th, 2018
Moving to a new house, city or state is one of the most stressful things a person can go through. Even when everything goes smoothly, you’ll likely be exhausted when … [read more]
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July 20th, 2018
Open houses aren’t all schmoozing and sandwich platters. If you’re serious about buying a home, you need to know exactly what to look for in a potential property when touring … [read more]
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July 20th, 2018
Home sales in the country rose 4% in June over May, and Toronto led the charge with a whopping 17% increase. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, Toronto has … [read more]
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July 20th, 2018
In recent years, activity in Toronto and Vancouver’s housing markets has tended to move in the same direction. But according to one economist, that has started to change. The two … [read more]
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July 19th, 2018
Property investment can be an exciting opportunity for new investors. When evaluating the cost of a property, however, many homebuyers don’t account for the ongoing expenses involved in owning and … [read more]
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July 19th, 2018
Greater Vancouver home price growth has eased this year with the introduction of a new mortgage stress test, higher interest rates and new BC housing policies. That didn’t stop condo … [read more]
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July 19th, 2018
June was a relatively positive month for the Canadian housing market, as a slight uptick in sales hinted that the market was beginning to adjust to the new mortgage stress … [read more]
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July 19th, 2018
The number of detached homes selling in Burnaby is dropping – and prices are following suit. A total of 56 detached homes sold in the city last month, down from … [read more]
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July 18th, 2018
You’ve heard this piece of home-buying advice time and time again : When it comes to buying property, you should work with a qualified real estate agent. While it may … [read more]
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July 18th, 2018
From location and lot size to curb appeal and area schools, most people know the most common factors that can affect a home’s property value. However, the list doesn’t quite … [read more]
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July 18th, 2018
All the new headwinds facing Canada’s homebuyers — from tough new mortgage “stress tests” and foreign buyers’ taxes to rising interest rates — haven’t stopped house prices from returning to … [read more]
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July 18th, 2018
It’s been six months since stricter mortgage regulations came into effect and the measures are linked to persistent sales declines in the City of Vancouver’s detached housing market. Last month, … [read more]
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July 17th, 2018
Depending on the state of the market, you might have a harder time selling your home. There are some simple tricks to help your home sell quickly. Doing these things … [read more]
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July 17th, 2018
Each season has something different to offer to a potential home buyer. Read the pros and cons of buying a home during the summer versus the winter. You hear it … [read more]
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July 17th, 2018
Home sales in the Vancouver region have tumbled to their lowest level in six years while prices flatline, with listings languishing on the market. There have been fewer home buyers … [read more]
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July 16th, 2018
The apartment sector of the residential housing market has begun showing indications that it is becoming saturated. While new construction of new single-family homes has failed to keep pace with … [read more]
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July 16th, 2018
Predominantly Chinese foreign buyers have stringent checklists for Canadian properties, whether they intend to live in them or not. “Feng shui is tied into it,” said Jennifer Chan, a broker … [read more]
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