May 9th, 2019
Just Listed – #307 – 15140 108th Ave Surrey Welcome to River Pointe. This top-floor, 2 bdrm and den corner end-unit features an efficient open concept living/dining/kitchen layout, bright and … [read more]
May 9th, 2019
Are you planning on selling your home in the near future? The first thing a prospective home seller usually starts thinking about is getting their home ready to sell. What … [read more]
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May 9th, 2019
Metro Vancouver’s robust industrial market has seen sales activity surpass $150 million during the first quarter of the year alone, according to Avison Young’s Spring 2019 Metro Vancouver Industrial Overview. … [read more]
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May 8th, 2019
Some Canadians who aren’t qualifying for mortgages at Canada’s big banks because of tougher mortgage rules aren’t taking no for an answer; they’re turning to less-regulated lenders, and that should … [read more]
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May 8th, 2019
If you’re selling your house, the place has to look its best so buyers can see its potential and imagine themselves living there. That’s what home-staging is all about. A … [read more]
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May 8th, 2019
Home prices across Metro Vancouver are continuing to slide, reported the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) May 2. The board said that the composite benchmark home price across … [read more]
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May 7th, 2019
Let’s face it, at any stage of life, moving can be a daunting and often stressful task. However, combine a move with a need to downsize, and the process can … [read more]
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May 7th, 2019
While some people prefer a traditional house, for others living in a condo is more convenient, and this is why the number of condo buyers has increased in recent years. … [read more]
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May 7th, 2019
The Bank of Canada won’t be hiking its policy rate any time soon, says one economist — and that should be welcome news for mortgage borrowers with variable rates. On … [read more]
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May 7th, 2019
The country’s real estate market showed some signs of recovery in March; although home prices were still down, home sales and new home builds went up. Housing Starts The annual … [read more]
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May 6th, 2019
Time and time again I hear the horror stories about homebuyers working directly with the listing agent as opposed to hiring their own agent when writing purchase offers. The reason … [read more]
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May 6th, 2019
Between squirreling a downpayment away, setting aside the dough for mortgage payments each month and being on the hook for repairs — we all know buying a house is expensive. … [read more]
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May 6th, 2019
Central 1 Credit Union predicts Lower Mainland home prices are going to fall another 5 percent before bottoming out as the beleaguered market continues to correct. “While the economy is … [read more]
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May 6th, 2019
The mortgage stress test isn’t just holding back Canadian home price growth and sales — it’s leading to declines in Canada’s most expensive market. Plummeting sales and home prices across … [read more]
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May 5th, 2019
The heart of the home is the kitchen—and buyers are eager to fork over for a showpiece. According to an analysis conducted recently by Zillow, adding commercial-grade features to the … [read more]
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May 5th, 2019
Vancouver real estate investment volume is shrinking due to perceived instabilities in the market’s regulatory regime, according to CBRE Ltd. The successive introduction of new regulations that target foreigners has … [read more]
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May 5th, 2019
Homes with great curb appeal typically have a well-maintained yard. Taking the time and energy to create a beautiful garden is the best way to bring the best offer. Draw … [read more]
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May 4th, 2019
When real estate markets heat up, home buyers get desperate. This desperation often leads them to relax their standards especially when it comes to inspection issues. This is completely understandable … [read more]
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May 4th, 2019
Did you know that internationally, Vancouver is the 3rd best city for quality of living? If you’re a millennial looking for the right place to live, then Vancouver should be … [read more]
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May 4th, 2019
The new BC speculation and vacancy tax – which for 2018 is based on a tax rate of 0.5% of a home’s assessed value – was designed to target domestic … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2019
Do you know what’s more stressful than losing a game for the 20th time? Moving! Now, don’t get me wrong, I love moving to a different place to experience new … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sat/Sunday May 4th/5th 2-4 pm at 6833 Dow Ave Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this 2014 sqft a 5 bdrm … [read more]
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