August 31st, 2018
People choose to sell their homes for a number of reasons depending on their changing circumstances, financial position and personal growth. It could be that the size of your home … [read more]
August 31st, 2018
Upgrading your home with smart devices no longer an option — it’s a must. It’s official : smart home upgrades are HOT. A 2016 survey cited in the Washington Post … [read more]
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August 31st, 2018
The effects of stricter mortgage qualification rules – known as B20 guidelines – that came into effect January 1 have driven housing demand down across BC and are expected to … [read more]
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August 30th, 2018
You’ve just returned from a trip to the beach. You ask yourself: Why should I continue to pay rental fees when I could own a vacation home and rent it … [read more]
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August 30th, 2018
Homeowners will pay around $9,390 per year on the hidden costs associated with homeownership, according to a new analysis by Thumbtack and Zillow. The real estate companies say that many … [read more]
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August 30th, 2018
While the Canadian housing market has seen a slight uptick in activity over the past few months, one economist warns that it will be quite awhile before the market returns … [read more]
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August 30th, 2018
Vancouver, BC – August 30, 2018. The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) recovered in the second quarter following a rare first quarter decline. The index rose 1.9 points to an … [read more]
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August 29th, 2018
By continuing to spend $Trillions each year as consumers, the baby boomers haven’t finished shaping US households and spending patterns. With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 and migrating into retirement … [read more]
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August 29th, 2018
National home sales and prices improved this July, after a shaky first half of the year. Average prices edged up 1% year-over-year to $481,500, according to the Canadian Real Estate … [read more]
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August 29th, 2018
Canadian home prices have cooled considerably over the past few months and, according to one economist, that’s unlikely to change any time soon. “After the fireworks of 2016 and 2017 … [read more]
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August 29th, 2018
In a recent study, real estate information portal Zoocasa looked at the sales-to-listings ratios of housing markets nationwide. Using data from local real estate boards, the analysis ranked markets based … [read more]
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August 28th, 2018
Despite exhibiting consistently inflamed price averages, BC’s housing market still offers some pockets of relative affordability that households can take advantage of, according to a new analysis by real estate … [read more]
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August 28th, 2018
Flipping an older home may be one of the best financial decisions an entrepreneur can make. Take a little bit of vision, combine it with a lot of sweat equity … [read more]
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August 28th, 2018
If someone hasn’t been following Canada’s real estate market over the past year, the latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) may give the impression that not much … [read more]
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August 27th, 2018
The mortgage process when purchasing a home can be tricky—there’s a ton of paperwork to read through and sign, so much that your hand might just cramp up from the … [read more]
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August 27th, 2018
In its last quarterly assessment of major Canadian real estate markets, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation flagged Vancouver for showing signs of being overvalued. Now, news magazine the Economist has … [read more]
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August 27th, 2018
While Canada’s economy has remained relatively strong over the past year, some economists are worried about its competitiveness on the global stage. “We have long fretted about Canadian competitiveness due … [read more]
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August 26th, 2018
Congratulations on moving into your newly built home and may you enjoy many happy years living there. Everything is sparkling clean from the floors, to the walls, to the ceilings, … [read more]
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August 26th, 2018
Your business is growing and developing and you are now looking to buy your first office to allow it to truly expand! However, before jumping into any decisions, you need … [read more]
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August 26th, 2018
I wish the only thing you needed to prep your home for fall is to light a bunch of pumpkin spice candles. While yes, that is a crucial part of … [read more]
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August 25th, 2018
You’ve probably heard lots of advice on how to pack before moving. But what about advice on how to unpack after a move? This process is just as stressful and, … [read more]
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August 25th, 2018
The Canadian real estate industry is used to disregarding gloomy predictions. But now, after a decade of laughing in the face of repeated false warnings that a housing slump was … [read more]
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