January 6th, 2019
Canadians today are having to spend the highest share of their disposable incomes on mortgage payments since the early-’90s, when the market was reeling from a collapse in prices. That … [read more]
January 6th, 2019
Access to affordable housing dominated the conversation in British Columbia in 2018, with residents aged 18 to 34 beginning to doubt the ability of elected officials to get a grip … [read more]
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January 6th, 2019
Once summer is over, the temperature drops, leaves start falling and winter is once again on the horizon. It’s a good time to be doing some maintenance both inside and … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
For many people, the first few hours after a move are a stressful time. There’s so much to do that it can be hard to even figure out where to … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
As Vancouver’s vacancy rate for office space remains among North America’s lowest, there’s growing appetite for strata office developments in the city. Driven primarily by low downtown vacancies and, consequently, … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
The Canadian Real Estate Association predicts home sales in Canada in 2019 are going to sink to a nine-year low in a forecast released this week. “While economic and demographic … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
Winter is coming. Whether you live on the coast or in an area that gets blanketed in white for months of the year, it’s time to prep. Sure, your winter … [read more]
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January 4th, 2019
Self-care is trending. But it’s not just another hot topic that will be here today and gone tomorrow. Taking care of ourselves is, perhaps, more essential than ever. In our … [read more]
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January 4th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday January 6th 2-4 pm at The Woodcroft Estate #1204 – 2016 Fullerton Ave. This is an opportunity to visit this fully … [read more]
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January 4th, 2019
SURREY, BC – After three consecutive years of total annual sales surpassing 20,000 units, 2018 saw the Fraser Valley real estate market return to more typical levels for both sales … [read more]
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January 4th, 2019
Sales Will Slow as Impact Still Felt from Stress Test This has been a tougher year for the Canadian housing market, as the federal mortgage stress test, along with rising … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2019
Getting comfortable in a new home is one of the hardest parts of moving. After the movers pick up and leave, it’s up to you to find a way to … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2019
Just Listed #1204 – 2016 Fullerton Ave North Vancouver Welcome to one of North Vancouver most iconic developments, very private and affordable residence at “Woodcroft Estates”. Fully renovated 712 sqft … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2019
National home sales are projected to fall to a near decade low in 2019, as rising interest rates and strict mortgage stress-test rules continue to put a damper on homebuyer … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2019
Metro Vancouver home sales in 2018 were the lowest annual total in the region since 2000. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that sales of detached, attached … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2019
Government policy triggered a recession in BC’s housing market this year, but the situation could have been worse, a new forecast from credit union Central 1 suggests. “Price corrections in … [read more]
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January 2nd, 2019
1. Tile backsplash feature wall. Attention-grabbing backsplash tile is nothing new in well-designed kitchens. But what many professionals on Houzz are seeing more of lately is an interest in taking … [read more]
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January 2nd, 2019
Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to where mortgage rates in Canada are headed. Many observers expect the Bank of Canada will continue to increase the … [read more]
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January 2nd, 2019
British Columbia is expected to lead a year-over-year decline in home sales in 2019, according to a national real estate forecast released this week, but sales in the province will … [read more]
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