June 19th, 2020
Average Canadian home prices are projected to fall 10 percent from their pre-pandemic levels as high unemployment, rent declines and mortgage payment struggles caused by COVID-19’s economic impacts take their … [read more]
June 18th, 2020
Handy home repair people who keep their own houses in good shape might be surprised by the amount of math, muscle, and marketing involved in flipping houses. If you have … [read more]
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June 18th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to dampen home sales across Greater Vancouver and the rest of the province in May, according to BCREA data released June 15. The total dollar value … [read more]
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June 18th, 2020
Led by land sales and the multi-family rental sector, the total dollar value of commercial real estate transactions in the Lower Mainland soared to $2.15 billion in the first three … [read more]
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June 17th, 2020
Valuing real estate is not a walk-in-the-park kind of process. It requires the right methods to ensure everything is done right. The value of a property is defined by its … [read more]
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June 17th, 2020
Just Listed – 1593 Augusta Ave Burnaby Cameray Place – rare gem in private, quiet cul-de-sac setting. This 3 bdrm, corner unit townhome features Bright and Spacious 1625 sqft, living/dining … [read more]
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June 17th, 2020
Home buyers aren’t being scared off by the COVID-19 pandemic. On the contrary, 53% of those quizzed in a recent survey by LendingTree said they’re more likely to buy a … [read more]
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June 17th, 2020
Commercial real estate sales activity and dollar values increased across most property types in the Lower Mainland in the first quarter of 2020 (Q1) compared to the same period last … [read more]
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June 16th, 2020
When you first enter the real estate world, you might be overwhelmed at all of the different things to remember. However, it’s more than just buying and selling houses. As … [read more]
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June 16th, 2020
On Thursday, June 4 2020, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced new, tighter mortgage borrowing criteria that will apply to all insurance applications beginning July 1, 2020. CMHC is … [read more]
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June 16th, 2020
Vancouver, BC – June 10, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2020 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province … [read more]
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June 15th, 2020
Property managers and landlords have had to move fast to adapt to the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their new policies, designed to keep associates and residents safe, … [read more]
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June 15th, 2020
People have changed the way they do business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that could lead to a permanent change in the way real estate transactions are processed … [read more]
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June 15th, 2020
Vancouver, BC – June 15, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,518 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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June 15th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced activity in Metro Vancouver’s housing market since mid-March, but home prices have remained steady throughout the last 12 months. Let’s take a closer look at recent home price … [read more]
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June 12th, 2020
Having your front door open automatically as you’re about to get into your home is a feature that seems really cool and convenient. With your voice, you can command devices … [read more]
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June 12th, 2020
When coronavirus turned the economy upside down, anxiety and uncertainty about the future initially kept many homebuyers and sellers at bay. Inventory and sales have picked up over the past … [read more]
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June 12th, 2020
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant detached home price drops in several cities in the Vancouver region, according to a recent market report by Roomvu. The real … [read more]
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June 11th, 2020
With some types of real estate investments impacted due to travel bans, businesses unable to pay their monthly rents, and residential tenants unemployed due to the economic shut downs from … [read more]
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June 11th, 2020
Common Questions Asked When Buying a Home It is important to be educated about the home buying process before you embark on it. Being educated is essential. If you are … [read more]
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June 11th, 2020
Canadian home builders have been putting up impressive numbers even as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted so many other industries and some segments of the real estate industry itself. Although … [read more]
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June 10th, 2020
Building a new home means endless possibilities – the chance to create your dream home! While you probably have your perfect master suite, backyard, and kitchen layout in mind, we’re … [read more]
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