November 30th, 2018
Here’s our go-to list of what sellers should be doing now to ensure for a successful sale next spring. If you are planning to sell your home next spring, why … [read more]
November 30th, 2018
The holidays are fast approaching and if you’re considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to reassess your strategy for getting your property sold. With the colder temperatures … [read more]
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November 30th, 2018
Investment in Canada’s commercial real estate sector has been strong all year and—especially in the cases of Toronto and Vancouver—should continue well through 2019. According to a report by Morguard, … [read more]
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November 29th, 2018
We are living in a digital age, so it is hardly surprising that people are now making their homes more connected to other devices, and dubbing them a ‘smart home’. … [read more]
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November 29th, 2018
The city in British Columbia is popular as ever. Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast, consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities and has one of … [read more]
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November 29th, 2018
Metro Vancouver’s turbocharged residential real estate market is showing signs of slowing, with sales plunging, prices edging down and a large swath of properties hitting the market. It is enough … [read more]
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November 28th, 2018
Downtown Vancouver and Toronto are cited as the two hottest office markets in the country, but while the West Coast city leads in leasing costs, much larger Toronto appears headed … [read more]
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November 28th, 2018
With a near free-fall in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia housing sales will plunge 23% this year, according to the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), and the projected 2019 recovery will … [read more]
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November 28th, 2018
BC’s housing market was balanced in October, as demand was subdued and listings remained elevated, a monthly update from the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) suggests. Throughout the province … [read more]
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November 27th, 2018
Vancouver’s multifamily housing sector is experiencing a glut of inventory, but with low yields and high buy-ins, investors have taken a step back. A report from Marcus & Millichap showed … [read more]
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November 27th, 2018
Properly staging your home might cost a little money but it’s almost certain to sell for more money and faster. Can you really afford not to prepare your house for … [read more]
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November 27th, 2018
The Canadian housing market has a global reputation for its high housing prices and household debt levels. Yet, despite the troubling figures, the market isn’t at risk of a housing … [read more]
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November 26th, 2018
Unfortunately, the real estate market has a tendency to slow down during the winter months. However, that doesn’t mean you should lose hope if you need to sell your home … [read more]
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November 26th, 2018
When the Bank of Canada decides to hike interest rates, the impact of the move tends to peak six quarters after the fact. But, according to one economist, the effect … [read more]
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November 26th, 2018
Canadian home sales fell 1.6 percent month-over-month in October, the second month of falling activity for the housing market. Previously well performing markets saw sales declines, including a 2.9 percent … [read more]
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November 25th, 2018
The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones, and for many, this means traveling. There are certain precautions you should take whenever you leave your home for … [read more]
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November 25th, 2018
Vancouver is facing an office space crunch with declining vacancy rates and rising lease rates. While more supply is on the way, some are concerned that the lack of available … [read more]
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November 25th, 2018
National home sales in Canada fell by 1.6% between September and October 2018 and by 3.7% year on year while prices fell by 1.5% to $496,800 on an annual basis, … [read more]
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November 24th, 2018
The holiday season is the time of year that old friends reunite, and distant family members come back to spend a few days reminiscing and celebrating together. Preparing the home … [read more]
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November 24th, 2018
The affordability crunch in Vancouver has pushed rental apartments and condo units to the fore as the budget choice for young families – but if it were up to the … [read more]
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November 24th, 2018
While the fall season generally brings with it a boost to Canadian home prices, last month appeared to be an exception. The Teranet-National Bank Composite National House Price Index fell … [read more]
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November 23rd, 2018
Studies have shown that we, as people make decisions on everyone we first meet within the first couple of seconds; the same definitely applies in real estate, so first impressions … [read more]
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