September 19th, 2018
The dream of a more modern and futuristic home has probably been around since before recorded history. After all, caves had dirt floors that evolved into wooden floors, which required … [read more]
September 19th, 2018
I’ve done my fair share of staging over the years, from small one bedroom apartments to luxury high-end properties, from completely empty spaces to those that just look tired and … [read more]
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September 19th, 2018
To find out, we asked Bryan Yu, deputy chief economist at Central 1 Credit Union. Here’s his forecast. The lead-up Housing market conditions have shifted since the end of 2017, … [read more]
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September 18th, 2018
If you’ve got an investment property that you’d like to start renting out, there are a number of things you need to do to make sure it’s ready. Some of … [read more]
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September 18th, 2018
Stick one arm out in front of you and push down on your bicep with your other hand. Not much should happen. Now move your hand from your bicep down … [read more]
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September 18th, 2018
Vancouver’s existing-home market has been battered by provincial policy interventions, mortgage rules, and rising interest rates. Now, it faces another potential threat — new condos. “A swath of new condos … [read more]
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September 17th, 2018
Today’s affordability pressures are holding back the most eager would-be home buyers. In a recent study by CoreLogic and RTI Research, young millennial renters under the age of 29 are … [read more]
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September 17th, 2018
Obtaining mortgage loan insurance is mandatory for homebuyers in Canada who put between 5% and 19.99% for their down payment towards a new home or condo. While it’s ideal to … [read more]
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September 17th, 2018
August saw housing markets across Canada post year-over-year home prices gains, in what many are calling the end of a policy-induced cooling period. But will the jump in activity carry … [read more]
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September 16th, 2018
Moving is the perfect time to downsize, regardless of your reasons for doing so. Some people choose to downsize to save money on rent or their mortgage. Others have become … [read more]
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September 15th, 2018
Clear out the clutter and tidy up your kitchen with tips from our friends at HomeAdvisor. The kitchen is one of the most difficult places in the home to keep … [read more]
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September 14th, 2018
Perhaps you recently accepted a job offer in a new city, or you just needed a change of scenery and decided now was the time to make that change. Uprooting … [read more]
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September 14th, 2018
When you’re about to sell your place, you want it to look as gorgeous as possible to attract the best buyer. And the one thing that all the most attractive … [read more]
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September 14th, 2018
For the second month in a row, prices for all housing types in Vancouver have fallen as home sales remain far below year-ago levels. In August, a total of 1,929 … [read more]
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September 13th, 2018
The best time to invest in real estate was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. If you’re young and in your 20s (or 30s), in 20 years … [read more]
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September 13th, 2018
The terms pre-qualified and pre-approved almost sound like they could be synonyms. But when it comes to home financing, there’s actually quite a big difference between the two—and securing pre-approval … [read more]
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September 13th, 2018
VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says prices for detached homes, townhouses and condos have fallen for two consecutive months in Metro Vancouver. The board says the … [read more]
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September 13th, 2018
Vancouver, BC – September 13, 2018. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,743 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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September 12th, 2018
Staging a condo is arguably more complicated than preparing a single-family home for sale. With limited square footage, there are fewer opportunities to let the potential buyer’s imagination run wild … [read more]
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September 12th, 2018
Have you been thinking about buying a home recently? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself time and time again whether or not you’re actually ready to buy. After all, deciding … [read more]
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September 12th, 2018
In line with economists’ consensus prediction, the Bank of Canada today chose not to hike its mortgage rate-influencing overnight rate. “As widely expected, the Bank of Canada left the overnight … [read more]
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September 12th, 2018
In August the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price IndexTM was up 0.2% from the previous month. Removing normal seasonal patterns (seasonal adjustment), the index would have been virtually flat, … [read more]
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