August 14th, 2018
While there are many factors that affect the Canadian economy, the one that often gets the most lip service is its housing market. And, according to TD senior economist James … [read more]
August 13th, 2018
A survey from REMAX revealed that demand for recreational properties is surging. In particular, the survey showed that retirees are driving demand for vacation properties in 91% of regions surveyed. … [read more]
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August 13th, 2018
The housing inventory is low. Interest rates are rising. Tariffs on Canadian lumber have sent the price of construction sharply higher. Rents are going up relentlessly. You can call it … [read more]
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August 13th, 2018
The federal government’s mortgage stress test was expanded in January in a bid to protect homeowners from becoming overextended, particularly in Vancouver, which has the highest average home prices in … [read more]
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August 13th, 2018
Vancouver, BC – August 13, 2018. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,055 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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August 13th, 2018
The Canadian housing market has weathered a series of blows this year, including a mortgage stress test which sent sales plunging in January. But there is another factor placing a … [read more]
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August 12th, 2018
There are many reasons why you decide to renovate your home. Maybe you intend to stay in your home until the mortgage is paid off or maybe you just bought … [read more]
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August 12th, 2018
Increasingly, sellers are realizing that staging their homes and creating curb appeal will help them to sell it for a far higher price. People regularly ask local real estate agents … [read more]
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August 11th, 2018
Whether you view a blank slate as a blessing or a curse, here’s how to painlessly create a space that encompasses all that you love. Decorating a room from scratch … [read more]
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August 11th, 2018
You’re finally ready to purchase your own home, but the options are overwhelming. Any visit to a real estate website nets you hundreds of potential properties, from empty lots to … [read more]
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August 10th, 2018
The market is flooded with real estate agents looking to get your business. So how do you determine who to trust and who to kick to the curb? There are … [read more]
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August 10th, 2018
First impressions are important. So, just as you might primp before a first date, it makes sense to glam up your home before introducing it to potential buyers. In fact, … [read more]
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August 10th, 2018
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday August 12th 2-4 pm at #304 – 5760 Hampton Place Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this spacious 1289 sqft, … [read more]
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August 10th, 2018
The city’s 0.25% property tax rate is low not only for Canada, but also when stacked up against what homeowners pay in the US. Got a million dollars to plow … [read more]
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August 9th, 2018
Are you in the market to buy a new home? Do you want a space that’ll fit your needs for far into the future? Here are four things to look … [read more]
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August 9th, 2018
Feeling like you are walking on eggshells in your staged home? Try these tips and tricks. Your home is on the market, pristine and expertly staged to get it sold. … [read more]
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August 9th, 2018
Metro Vancouver’s housing market is feeling the impact of a quieter summer with home sales falling to an 18-year low for the month of July. Last month, 2,070 homes changed … [read more]
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August 8th, 2018
Settling into a new home involves much more than just arranging your furniture and enrolling your children in different schools. It’s about getting to a point where you feel truly … [read more]
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August 8th, 2018
The seller’s disclosure is one of the most important documents that a buyer closely scrutinizes prior to going under contract. Here are important things to keep in mind as you … [read more]
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August 8th, 2018
Hot weather, cool real estate market – but what about prices? It depends where you live ….. July may have been scorching in terms of the weather, but the real … [read more]
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August 8th, 2018
The cost to lease industrial and logistics space in Vancouver rose 29.1% over the past 12 months, which is the highest year-over-year increase in the world over that period, according … [read more]
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August 7th, 2018
When you’re in the market for a new home, there’s no better feeling than finding that one perfect place for you and your family after browsing through pages of MLS … [read more]
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