February 10th, 2020
The Metro Vancouver residential real estate market has had a fairly strong start to the year, relative to the poor performance of one year previously, the Real Estate Board of … [read more]
February 9th, 2020
Vancouver’s housing market maintained its position as the second most expensive in the world, according to the latest edition of the Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey. Vancouver came in … [read more]
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February 8th, 2020
Curb appeal really does have a major impact on the return you’ll see at resale. Among the top 10 home improvement projects with the highest return on investment (ROI) in … [read more]
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February 7th, 2020
What can be better than having your own, private, and cozy space, a place that you can call your home? Without any doubt, having a bit of personal space is … [read more]
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February 7th, 2020
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday February 9th, 2-4 pm at 13505 Crestview Dr Surrey. This is an opportunity to visit this renovated family home (approx 2169 … [read more]
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February 7th, 2020
Deciding to list your home can be a big decision. Maybe you’re looking to downsize or perhaps you need more space. Sometimes, divorce, death or a job relocation makes the … [read more]
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February 7th, 2020
Demand is beginning to outpace the supply of new homes coming on to the market in Metro Vancouver. Over the past few months, the ratio of the number of home … [read more]
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February 6th, 2020
As you begin your house hunting journey, the first step is to decide what type of home suits your needs and budget. Single-family homes are generally larger (and come with … [read more]
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February 6th, 2020
Just Listed – 13505 Crestview Dr Surrey Bright and Spacious 2169 sqft home on 7432 sqft lot in a family-oriented neighbourhood. Features open concept living/dining/kitchen layout, cozy gas fireplaces. Renovation … [read more]
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February 6th, 2020
You’ve found the home of your dreams — it’s in the perfect neighbourhood, just the right size and at a price you know you can comfortably afford. But, there’s a … [read more]
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February 6th, 2020
SURREY, BC – January’s property sales in the Fraser Valley came in 6% above the 10-year average for the month, while new listings finished 11% below historical norms. The Fraser … [read more]
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February 5th, 2020
Even if you have a beautiful home in a great location, you should still consider carrying out a few fixes and upgrades before you put it on the market. Minor … [read more]
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February 5th, 2020
The Bank of Canada announced this week that it would leave its mortgage market-influencing key interest rate unchanged again. This development — or lack thereof — did not come as … [read more]
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February 5th, 2020
Home sale and price activity remained steady in Metro Vancouver to start 2020 while home listing activity declined in January. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that … [read more]
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February 4th, 2020
The real estate market in 2019 was slow and investors hope things will turn out better in 2020. Home prices grew by 3.3%, which was slower than the 5% experienced … [read more]
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February 4th, 2020
It’s no secret that breaking into the housing market has become an insurmountable challenge for first-time buyers in some of Canada’s largest cities; as average home prices soar at a … [read more]
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February 4th, 2020
Vote of Confidence Year-end housing data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) earlier this month pointed to record housing starts of 28,141 units for Metro Vancouver in 2019. This … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2020
You’re probably familiar with the 80/20 rule also known as the “Pareto’s Principle.” The 80/20 rule is a general rule that basically means there is not an equal relationship between … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2020
Just Sold – 3749 Burke St Burnaby Solid family home on 50×120 (6000 sqft) lot offers the best price in the neighbourhood. Extensively renovated with new furnaces and hot water … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2020
The Bank of Canada has started the new decade with more of the same, choosing to hold its trend-setting Overnight Lending Rate at 1.75% as it did throughout 2019. It … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2020
There are a total of 11 condos & 1 townhouse for sale as of January 31st, 2020 in The Windsor Gate by Polygon Home in New Horizons Coquitlam area. The … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2020
Nothing looks more inviting at the end of a long day than a cozy bedroom. Regardless of its size, there are several things that you can do to make your … [read more]
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