May 16th, 2019
Home inspections have never gone out of style, but they have lost some of their appeal in the frenzied real estate market of Greater Vancouver in the past few years. … [read more]
May 16th, 2019
The housing recession that is sweeping across the Vancouver area will leave home prices 12 percent below the peak achieved last June, an economist predicts. If the forecast from Bryan … [read more]
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May 15th, 2019
What happened : Vancouver added 16,000 young people to its population last year amid a housing affordability crisis, according to new report Why it matters : Migration from other provinces … [read more]
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May 15th, 2019
I’ve never been a bridesmaid and I’m not particularly interested in getting married so I really can’t relate to the adage, “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” My equivalent looks … [read more]
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May 15th, 2019
Immigrants, mostly young individuals and households, will account for a significant portion of renewed housing demand in Canada’s largest cities, according to RBC Economic Research. The millennial influx will be … [read more]
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May 14th, 2019
It’s certainly your house to sell. But tenant-occupied investment houses present unique challenges when owners are ready to sell. You have two primary concerns that need to be dealt with. … [read more]
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May 14th, 2019
Rising housing costs in Canada’s major housing markets are leading more and more Millennials to look outside the urban centres they previously aspired to own homes in. “We’re now seeing … [read more]
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May 14th, 2019
Anyone banking on a Canadian housing crash might be out of luck, as the odds of a collapse haven’t been this low in years. So suggest two newly published reports, … [read more]
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May 14th, 2019
Vancouver, BC – May 14, 2019. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,652 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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May 13th, 2019
Buying a property is always a great way to invest. However, there are several things to keep in mind before buying an investment property. How well you manage the proceedings … [read more]
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May 13th, 2019
As anyone buying property for the first time can attest, the learning curve is steep when you’re a real estate novice. You’re essentially hopping on the Magic School Bus of … [read more]
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May 13th, 2019
Investment in homebuilding remains strong in Canada on the shoulders of continued demand for condos as a few key demographic groups all try to climb onto the property ladder, new … [read more]
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May 12th, 2019
Canadian home sales and prices rebounded in March from a dismal showing a month earlier, but remained below historical averages. Home sales rose 0.9% nationally while the benchmark price rose … [read more]
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May 12th, 2019
Spring is here and it’s a good time to embrace the notion that home maintenance can be costly upfront but, in the long run, it can actually save you money. … [read more]
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May 11th, 2019
Beginning a new remodeling project can feel overwhelming. After all, there are so many details to consider that it can be hard to know where to start when it comes … [read more]
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May 11th, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, kitchens and bathrooms are not the best investment when it comes to home renovations; at best, you’ll only recoup about 60 percent of your costs, especially … [read more]
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May 10th, 2019
You may be wondering if you need to hire a home inspector before putting money down on a property. There are many practical reasons why having a professional inspection conducted … [read more]
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May 10th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday May 12th, 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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May 10th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Saturday May 11th, 2-4 pm at #307 – 15140 108th Ave. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1203 sqft, a … [read more]
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May 10th, 2019
Each month there are lots of great real estate articles that deserve a little bit of extra attention. Showcasing such articles in a real estate roundup is always enjoyable. Roundups … [read more]
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May 10th, 2019
As the spring selling season kicks into high gear, real estate and staging professionals can help their clients enhance their listings by creating an outdoor space that is attractive to … [read more]
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May 9th, 2019
While it’s usually said that the kitchen is the go-to room in the house for, basically, everything, we think it’s actually the living room where the real living happens. So … [read more]
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