July 14th, 2021
Flipping houses has become popular in recent years, thanks to TV shows highlighting dramatic transformations and large profits. Whether it is a handyman’s hobby or a contractor’s livelihood, there are … [read more]
July 14th, 2021
The ability for Canadians to afford a home has fallen to its worst level in 31 years, according to RBC, which used its own affordability measure to make the determination. … [read more]
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July 14th, 2021
Since reaching their peak in March, Canadian home sales have been on a downward trend. Yet, with the number of new listings dropping simultaneously, market conditions will likely continue to … [read more]
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July 13th, 2021
The increased activity seen in the Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate market in the latter half of 2020 carried into the first quarter (Q1) of 2021. There were 576 commercial … [read more]
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July 13th, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic changed nearly every aspect of our lives, including, perhaps most notably, our relationships with our homes. Our living spaces suddenly became the epicenter of our lives, instead … [read more]
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July 13th, 2021
Last month, housing market activity in Metro Vancouver continued to dial back from the record-setting levels seen in March and April, easing the region into a calmer pace at the … [read more]
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July 12th, 2021
Real estate investment tips come a dime a dozen on the Internet. Each one promises to be the most effective way to make money. Of course, the best way to … [read more]
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July 12th, 2021
If you have spent more than a day or two looking to buy a home, it’s no surprise that your bargaining power has probably never been lower than it is … [read more]
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July 12th, 2021
Vancouver, BC – July 12, 2021. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 11,070 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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July 10th, 2021
No matter how careful of a homeowner you are, you’ll eventually have unexpected maintenance issues pop up around your house. While some of these may allow time for you to … [read more]
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July 7th, 2021
Zillow believes that most millennials and Gen Zers are enthusiastic about the idea of owning a home and that a good number of them will look to buy one in … [read more]
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July 7th, 2021
This is one of the hottest real estate markets in recent history, and there are few signs of it slowing down. If you’ve been considering selling your house, now could … [read more]
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July 7th, 2021
Canada’s largest bank sees the real estate market cooling down soon, especially for new homes. RBC Economics has forecast a sharp decline in new housing starts. The “Big Six” bank … [read more]
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July 6th, 2021
Want to buy a house or sell your current home but don’t know the first step in achieving this? Then a REALTOR® is the best person to consult. A REALTOR® … [read more]
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July 6th, 2021
Canadian home prices soared by nearly 25 percent in May, gains driven primarily by blazing single-family home markets across the country where buyers are fiercely competing for a limited supply … [read more]
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July 6th, 2021
While still elevated, home sale and listing activity in Metro Vancouver* has eased back from the record-setting pace seen in March and April of this year. The Real Estate Board … [read more]
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July 5th, 2021
Buying an investment property can be a profitable short-term and long-term investment if you do things right from the onset. Preparation is a huge part of your success equation when … [read more]
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July 5th, 2021
British Columbia homebuyers put down an average of $159,762 to purchase a home during the first quarter of 2021, by far the highest level in the country. This represents an … [read more]
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July 5th, 2021
SURREY, BC – Sales on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) remained robust in June however, for the first time since last September, monthly sales did … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2021
Ah, summer. Season of twilight cocktail hours and barefoot picnics on the porch. But is your outdoor living area ready? We interviewed pro designers to suss out the most common … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2021
Protecting your home and your family can sometimes feel overwhelming. From the threat of break-ins to fires, floods, and other natural disasters, there are almost too many scenarios you need … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2021
Rising home prices across Canada have increased so much, many homeowners can’t afford to sell. Zillow Canada commissioned a new survey via Ipsos on buying and selling real estate. Buried … [read more]
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