September 12th, 2019
The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) rose by 0.7 points to 135.7 in the second quarter of 2019. Compared to this time one year ago, the index is unchanged. Slowing … [read more]
September 12th, 2019
Vancouver, BC – September 12, 2019. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,093 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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September 11th, 2019
Knowing what insurance to buy can be a challenge for condo owners, particularly first-timers who may be confused by what they need to insure and what the strata corporation’s policy … [read more]
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September 11th, 2019
A new survey by Economist Intelligence Unit has found that Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto are the best cities to live in throughout the continent, in no small part due to … [read more]
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September 11th, 2019
Although every region in BC is expected to see lower home sales in 2019 than in 2018, sales will more than recover in 2020, according to a September 5 forecast … [read more]
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September 10th, 2019
A panel of experts says the Bank of Canada’s next move will be a rate cut, and nearly half expect policymakers to pull the trigger before the year’s end. Five … [read more]
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September 10th, 2019
A starter home is defined as “a relatively small, economical house or condominium that meets the requirements of young people buying their first home.” Keep in mind, if you’re living … [read more]
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September 10th, 2019
Home sales in Metro Vancouver were slightly up this summer compared with last year, according to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. There were 2,231 residential properties sold in … [read more]
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September 9th, 2019
When it comes to real estate marketing, you must employ tactics that will help you enhance your online presence and stand out from the rest. According to a report by … [read more]
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September 9th, 2019
A home purchase is often the biggest investment a person will make in their life. When the time comes to sell your house, you want to get the best price … [read more]
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September 9th, 2019
Vancouver, BC – September 5, 2019. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2019 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the … [read more]
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September 8th, 2019
Bathroom layouts can be challenging, but a small, dark and uninspiring bathroom can be particularly frustrating. Are you ready to finally give yours an overhaul? Well, if your bathroom is … [read more]
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September 8th, 2019
SURREY, BC – For the second month in a row, home sales in the Fraser Valley surpassed 2018 levels bringing the market closer to historical norms. The Fraser Valley Real … [read more]
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September 8th, 2019
Fall is one of the busier seasons of the year for home maintenance. Spring should also be a busy season but if you don’t get those chores done the consequences … [read more]
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September 7th, 2019
Nowadays, renting out property is becoming more and more common. As the market continues to shift and adapt, we’re likely to see even more rental properties arise in the future … [read more]
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September 7th, 2019
As violent protests continue to erupt in Hong Kong over the administrative region’s autonomy and pressures from Mainland China, some Hong Kongers are mulling moves to Canada, which could lead … [read more]
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September 7th, 2019
Surging growth of rental demand is spurred by unaffordability in Vancouver, along with an influx of immigrants in Montreal, according to the latest edition of IPA’s Midyear Canadian Multifamily Investment … [read more]
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September 6th, 2019
Buying a home can be one of the most exciting–and stressful–times in your life. After all, this is probably the largest purchase you’ll ever make. It’s not surprising, then, that … [read more]
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September 6th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday September 8th, 2:00-4:00 pm at 7130 & 7132 Kitchener St. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1986 sqft, a … [read more]
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September 6th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House (by appt) on Sat September 7th, 1:00-3:00 pm at #1400 – 4830 Bennett St. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1092 … [read more]
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September 6th, 2019
The real estate industry is beginning to hope that the worst of the Metro Vancouver housing slowdown is over, with August home sales posting a strong performance. There were 2,231 … [read more]
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September 5th, 2019
Plenty of people, particularly millennials, have shown significant interest in investing in real estate, and it isn’t hard to see why. With plenty of options available for ways to invest, … [read more]
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