July 12th, 2018
Growing trade volatility and tariff threats weren’t enough to sway the Bank of Canada from its upward swing : the central bank, which sets the cost of borrowing for all … [read more]
July 11th, 2018
For Canadian homeowners looking to boost their property value, a kitchen renovation is the best way to gain the most bang for your buck. According to a new Royal LePage … [read more]
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July 11th, 2018
Vancouver is the most expensive city for residential real estate in the country and it’s forcing the city’s homebuyers to stretch their budgets to purchase homes in the hot market. … [read more]
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July 11th, 2018
It’s been six months since new mortgage regulations came into effect, which have been blamed for the slowdown in Greater Vancouver’s once red-hot housing market. While the first quarter was … [read more]
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July 10th, 2018
Home improvements can rejuvenate a stale dwelling. But remodeling and renovations could set you back thousands of dollars for each room. A “midrange minor kitchen remodel” — including hardware, countertops, … [read more]
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July 10th, 2018
When you become immersed in the world of residential real estate for the first time, there are so many terms and phrases bandied about that it can make your head … [read more]
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July 10th, 2018
It seems that more homebuyers are having cold feet about the Vancouver real estate market. “Buyers are less active today. This is allowing the supply of homes for sale to … [read more]
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July 10th, 2018
In Canada’s hottest housing markets, first-time buyers are forced to deal with both elevated home prices and the significant impact of land transfer taxes, according to a new analysis by … [read more]
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July 9th, 2018
Fashion trends come and go, and, unfortunately, the same can be said of interior design. How you decorate your kitchen today will surely look outdated 10 years down the road. … [read more]
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July 9th, 2018
When it comes to getting approval for a home mortgage loan, borrowers can either work with a mortgage broker or a bank. Either option will take you one step closer … [read more]
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July 9th, 2018
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently updated its forecast for home sales activity through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) for this year and 2019. While many parts of the … [read more]
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July 9th, 2018
After six months of stricter mortgage regulations and higher interest rates, housing demand in Metro Vancouver continued to decline in June, while supply levels soared. Last month, a total of … [read more]
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July 8th, 2018
The kitchen is one of the most important areas in any family home. It is a functional room and probably the place where most homemakers will spend their time in. … [read more]
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July 8th, 2018
You just bought a new home or signed the lease for an apartment you’ve been coveting. Spending your discretionary dollars on a great piece of art or furniture sounds a … [read more]
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July 7th, 2018
One of the most sought-after features in real estate today is “open concept.” But, like many popular buzzwords, people seem to mean different things when they use it. So we … [read more]
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July 7th, 2018
We may have just been given the first indication of how the mortgage stress test has impacted borrowers – and the results aren’t looking great for young buyers trying to … [read more]
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July 6th, 2018
Discarded furniture, sweaty brows and illegally-parked vehicles can only mean one thing — summer moving season is upon us. While most people tend to focus on big-picture items when planning … [read more]
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July 6th, 2018
BC has the highest foreign-home buyer tax in the world and the number of “transnational” buyers is waning, but the majority of Metro Vancouver residents still see foreigners as the … [read more]
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July 6th, 2018
I will be hosting an Open House on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th 2-4 pm at 8413 Arbour Place in Delta. This is an opportunity to visit this … [read more]
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July 6th, 2018
Rising interest rates, tightened lending and tax increases will pose a challenge to its years of rapid growth. Vancouver’s real estate market has been electric for the past few years. … [read more]
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July 6th, 2018
Home sales across Greater Vancouver fell below long-term averages in June, according to Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) data released July 4. Home sales were 28.7% lower than … [read more]
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July 5th, 2018
When you see where this minimal and modern guest suite and family remodel started, it’s hard to believe where it ended up. But through a ton of hard work, a … [read more]
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