July 31st, 2020
It’s 2022, and in Vancouver’s central business district, there are far fewer people milling around than there had been before the COVID-19 pandemic descended in March 2020. Many employees are … [read more]
July 31st, 2020
Just Listed – #1805 – 2225 Holdom Ave Burnaby Welcome to The Legacy Towers (quality built by Embassy Bosa) and this bright and spacious 1362 sqft, 2 bdrm + 8’8” … [read more]
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July 31st, 2020
When planning to buy a home, you’ll probably work with a real estate agent to prepare your property to sell and to do online views and walk-throughs of new homes. … [read more]
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July 31st, 2020
Sustained market strength, subject to supply constraints, will be the predominant dynamic in the Canadian housing sector for the rest of the year, according to Royal LePage CEO Phil Soper … [read more]
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July 30th, 2020
Just Sold – 17148 104 Ave Surrey Fraser Heights Stunning European-Style, 4832 sqft, 9 bdrm home on a 13,984 sqft lot. Features welcoming foyer, living room with vaulted ceiling, home … [read more]
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July 30th, 2020
Media reports that the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is funding research on a possible “home equity tax” generated considerable buzz over the past week. In response, the Trudeau … [read more]
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July 30th, 2020
A new study by the Canadian Payroll Association has found considerable financial, economic, and job loss pressures even among those who remained employed during the COVID-19 pandemic – further threatening … [read more]
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July 29th, 2020
This article might be premature because across most of the country home sales continue happening rapidly. Still, investors are looking at the current economic situation and anticipating that a spike … [read more]
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July 29th, 2020
Buyers and Sellers So far, 2020 hasn’t been the year we’ve been expecting in more ways than one. The most apparent event plaguing the world is the coronavirus pandemic, which … [read more]
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July 29th, 2020
Yesterday, Statistics Canada released its New Housing Price Index for June of 2020. The highly awaited release noted both a slight increase in new home prices nationwide and a potential … [read more]
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July 28th, 2020
With much of the country working from home during the pandemic, homeowners are increasingly looking to touch up those drab spaces they now have to look at all day, every … [read more]
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July 28th, 2020
The pandemic has forced most of us to learn to live with a good dose of uncertainty when it comes to our ability to make even short-term plans. But despite … [read more]
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July 28th, 2020
The Canadian mortgage market will likely become a significantly different space – especially in terms of defaults – once the COVID-19 pandemic passes, according to the Bank of Canada. Mikael … [read more]
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July 27th, 2020
According to a 2013 survey conducted by usatoday.com, 40% of home buyers were ready to pay an extra cost of $1,400 for at least one fireplace. The percentage of buyers … [read more]
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July 27th, 2020
Just Sold – 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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July 27th, 2020
Canada’s widely-watched Teranet-National Bank House Price Index rose 0.7 percent in June over the previous month, an increase that National Bank economist Marc Pinsonneault called the “lowest June advance in … [read more]
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July 25th, 2020
If you are getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a night, then you are spending a third of your life in bed. If you aren’t getting that much sleep … [read more]
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July 25th, 2020
Although many associate cleaning with springtime, summer cleaning tasks deserve their time in the sun as well. With warmer temperatures and longer days ahead, there’s no better time to open … [read more]
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July 25th, 2020
As any savvy seller or realtor knows, home improvements don’t always pay off. However, lawn work is always worth your while because it boosts curb appeal. Plus, if a buyer … [read more]
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July 24th, 2020
Over the past few months, we have all been learning how to adapt to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of our social events or travel … [read more]
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July 24th, 2020
Canadian home prices are seeing considerable recovery recently, becoming a significant factor in keeping households liquid amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Bank of Canada. Slowing insolvency growth has … [read more]
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July 24th, 2020
The Vancouver housing market is on track for another strong performance in July as it continues to quickly shake off the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that caused home sales … [read more]
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