July 14th, 2019
For many people, a move to the suburbs is inevitable. Rising costs, postage stamp-size properties, and the hustle and bustle of downtown living grinds them down, prompting them to consider … [read more]
July 13th, 2019
When you’re ready for a new look for your home, your budget may not stretch far enough to replace every piece of furniture in a room. Keeping what you love … [read more]
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July 12th, 2019
The new State of Home Spending report by HomeAdvisor provides a treasure trove of information regarding the habits and behaviors of homeowners relating to home improvement spending, home maintenance spending, … [read more]
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July 12th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday July 14th, 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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July 12th, 2019
There are always chances that an accident can happen when you open your house. If someone gets injured on your property, he may get angry and sue you. If you … [read more]
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July 12th, 2019
BC home sales in 2020 will more than make up for an expected decline this year, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association’s new forecast for housing activity in … [read more]
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July 11th, 2019
Investing in real estate is a great way to earn some extra money for yourself. You can put the money that you make from real estate into a retirement fund, … [read more]
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July 11th, 2019
Just Sold – #402 – 7321 Halifax St Burnaby Welcome to The Ambassador – Bright and spacious 2 bdrm SE-facing corner unit offers over-sized picture windows, open living/dining layout. Unit … [read more]
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July 11th, 2019
Cash bonuses of up to $100,000 for realtors; free flights, skis and golf; free strata fees for life and 8% interest paid on deposits for buyers are among the tempting … [read more]
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July 11th, 2019
What happened : Latest measures reveal housing affordability easing slightly in Vancouver region What it means : Even with some easing affordability remains out of reach for most households in … [read more]
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July 10th, 2019
Criticism is piling up for the federal government’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, set to kick off this September. Economic researchers, realtors and mortgage experts have all questioned the usefulness of … [read more]
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July 10th, 2019
We may have had a week of rain this past week, but believe it or not, summer is just around the corner! The local real estate market is starting to … [read more]
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July 10th, 2019
If a recession sweeps through North America, Canada would be hit harder than the US this time around — and it’s partly because of the economy’s overreliance on the housing … [read more]
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July 9th, 2019
Some industry experts are calling for another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. There are several possible developments — first and foremost, a global economic downturn — that could … [read more]
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July 9th, 2019
It’s long been known that many Millennials are struggling to afford homes in Canada’s priciest provinces. Now, new data from the nation’s statistical agency shows just what share of BC … [read more]
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July 9th, 2019
Vancouver’s condominium market has been a hotbed of activity and price growth over the past few years, but Simon Fraser University academic Andy Yan has just confirmed many hopeful home … [read more]
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July 8th, 2019
To succeed in marketing your real estate business, you must keep up with the latest trends. In order to stay competitive, it’s essential that your marketing effort abreast of the … [read more]
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July 8th, 2019
In the current slowing real estate market, it’s easy to read the headlines and imagine that sales are plummeting all over the region and it’s becoming a buyer’s market. But … [read more]
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July 8th, 2019
We all know that real estate prices in Metro Vancouver have increased significantly over the past decade or so, but how does that growth compare with other North American cities? … [read more]
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July 7th, 2019
For many potential homebuyers, it’s hard not to fantasize about owning a dreamy summer home this time of year. With that in mind, lets look at five tips for agents … [read more]
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July 7th, 2019
The real estate market may have seen a slowdown in BC’s major cities, but the pressure on housing affordability has barely eased, according to RBC’s latest quarterly affordability report. Taking … [read more]
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July 7th, 2019
The sale price premium of waterfront property is currently at 36%, which is lower than the 54% it was in 2012 and the 41% average over the past couple of … [read more]
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