April 8th, 2019
The Canadian federal budget announced this week included plans for highly-anticipated measures to help Millennial homebuyers, but those in pricey markets like Toronto and Vancouver may be getting the short … [read more]
April 8th, 2019
To demonstrate how BC home sales activity has dropped off in the 14 months after policymakers changed the qualification process for uninsured mortgages, a provincial real estate association has drawn … [read more]
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April 8th, 2019
SURREY, BC – Last month, buyers in the Fraser Valley took advantage of the continued stability in home prices and the highest inventory levels for March since 2015. The Fraser … [read more]
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April 7th, 2019
Planning a kitchen remodel can be stressful right from the get-go. After all, this undertaking is fairly expensive and there are an innumerable amount of decisions to be made. However, … [read more]
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April 7th, 2019
Property prices around the world are rising but overall the rate of growth continues to moderate, with values up 4.3% in the 12 months to the end of 2018, the … [read more]
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April 6th, 2019
When you find a great fixer-upper, it can be difficult to determine if you should put an offer. You want to restore the home to its natural beauty — especially … [read more]
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April 6th, 2019
Major high-rise office projects accommodating more tech tenants and greater commercial investment volume are scheduled to commence soon in Toronto and Vancouver. Leading developers Allied Properties REIT and Westbank have … [read more]
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April 5th, 2019
Feeling a little envious after that HGTV marathon? Wishing your home was different after checking out your friend’s new digs? It happens to the best of us. The caveat to … [read more]
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April 5th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday April 7th, 2-4 pm at 1605 Augusta Ave Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this well-designed 1424 sqft, a 2 … [read more]
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April 5th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Saturday April 6th, 2-4 pm at 4458 Hurst St Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this brand new, gorgeous 1858 sqft, … [read more]
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April 5th, 2019
Qualifying for a mortgage is a huge milestone for a first-time buyer on the quest to homeownership. In a time of restrictive mortgage rules, federal stress testing and climbing prices, … [read more]
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April 5th, 2019
Housing affordability has become such a critical issue in Canada that the federal government is hatching a plot to help first-time homebuyers. But those who can afford to purchase their … [read more]
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April 4th, 2019
It was writer Howard E. Koch who mused, “You can be a good neighbor only if you have good neighbors.” Of course, you don’t get to choose the people who … [read more]
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April 4th, 2019
Where the Vancouver detached home market goes, it seems the condo market inevitably follows. Sales of Vancouver condos above $1 million have plummeted by 66% year over year, according to … [read more]
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April 4th, 2019
It was a good run while it lasted. With Canadian home prices declining in many markets and mortgage rates pushing up monthly costs for property owners, RBC says “a golden … [read more]
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April 4th, 2019
Falling home sales in Metro Vancouver are “largely policy induced” and policymakers are “using policy to delay housing demand and feeding disruptive cycles,” according to the new president of the … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2019
You want your home to look luxe, but your bank account has other ideas. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a lot to make it look like you did. With … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2019
Engaging in the services of a mortgage broker in Vancouver is a major decision in your life. It is one that should come with a lot of thought and questions. … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2019
This year, national home sales activity will likely fall to its lowest point since 2010, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s updated outlook. The prediction followed the considerably weaker … [read more]
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April 2nd, 2019
House flipping seems like all the rage at the moment, particularly because their appears to be, from an outsiders point of view, plenty of money to be made. Which is … [read more]
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April 2nd, 2019
Buying a home is without a doubt an emotional decision. Your home is where family traditions will come to life, lifelong memories will be formed and you’ll pass countless nights … [read more]
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April 2nd, 2019
It’s been a race to the bottom for Vancouver’s luxury housing market. The city placed 99th out of 100 on consultancy Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index, which compares prices … [read more]
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