January 24th, 2020
Purchasing a fixer-upper gives homeowners the perfect opportunity to have their own dream home makeover. As these renovations can be quite costly and time-consuming, homeowners would do well to focus … [read more]
January 24th, 2020
New home contractors are building homes with fewer bedrooms than previously in order to cater to the demand for smaller, more affordable properties. According to the US Census Bureau’s latest … [read more]
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January 24th, 2020
I will be hosting Open Houses on Saturday January 25th , 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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January 24th, 2020
There were 274,829 housing units in construction across the country in the last quarter of 2019, a record that has never been witnessed by Canada, a market watcher said. The … [read more]
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January 23rd, 2020
Smart home construction is now a dominant trend in the real estate market. What looked like a fad a few decades back is now a major feature in new home … [read more]
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January 23rd, 2020
You may be looking for some cash if you overdid the holiday spending. Many people are taking advantage of refinancing during this long stretch of low mortgage rates. An interest … [read more]
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January 23rd, 2020
The national housing market ended 2019 on the strong rebound that defined the second half of the year, setting the stage for continued improvement in 2020, according to the latest … [read more]
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January 22nd, 2020
Moving is a natural part of life. Sometimes new jobs, new families, or the simple desire to live elsewhere may requires you to pack up and leave your old home. … [read more]
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January 22nd, 2020
Although the million-dollar-plus real estate sector in Vancouver saw a jump in activity in the last six months of 2019, the same is not true for the $4 million-plus luxury … [read more]
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January 22nd, 2020
Inequitable Assessment Property owners take heart from higher property values, which help to boost equity and in turn their borrowing power. Higher values also generate higher property tax revenues for … [read more]
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January 21st, 2020
Investing in a scalding condo market like Toronto’s, Montreal’s or Victoria’s seems like an easy play: the properties are affordable and the rental demand for them is unceasing. But with … [read more]
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January 21st, 2020
A fixer-upper might have a lot more problems than you think. The last thing you want to do is purchase a home that ends up costing you more to fix … [read more]
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January 21st, 2020
Metro Vancouver managed to buck the national downtrend in housing starts, ending 2019 with a record-high growth, according to the latest figures from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Over … [read more]
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January 20th, 2020
For many Canadians, buying a home can be a challenging and stressful experience fraught with worry. Indeed, a recent survey from Zillow and Ipsos found that 92% of Canadians see … [read more]
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January 20th, 2020
With the holidays over, heading into the coldest months of the year, many people might assume that now is a terrible time to buy a home. However, now is the … [read more]
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January 20th, 2020
Metro Vancouver saw record levels of housing starts in 2019, suggesting the market is “finding its footing” after a period of declining sales and falling prices, according to reports Thursday. … [read more]
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January 19th, 2020
One of the hottest topics right now in interior design and landscaping is creating spaces that are environmentally friendly. A home that reduces your carbon footprint and creates a state … [read more]
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January 19th, 2020
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January 19th, 2020
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January 19th, 2020
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January 19th, 2020
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January 18th, 2020
Leading up to the end of university, some of my good friends took jobs out of the province and moved away. One girlfriend relocated to New Brunswick, the other, Manitoba. … [read more]
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