May 14th, 2022
If there is one area that rebounded with zest following the effects of Covid-19, it is home prices. For example, in June 2021, home prices in the US had surged … [read more]
May 13th, 2022
Just Listed #26 – 1125 Kensal Place Coquitlam The Windsor Gate | Kensal Walk by Polygon. 2038 sqft, 4 bdrm townhome bright and airy corner unit features warm and inviting … [read more]
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May 11th, 2022
We all love to live in an environment that is safe and comfortable. Thanks to technology, there are several ways to help you with just that. In 2022, most people … [read more]
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May 11th, 2022
The number of apartments being built in Canada has exploded over the past five years according to newly-released Census data. On April 27th, Statistics Canada published its second series of … [read more]
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May 11th, 2022
The Bank of Canada is expected to make its next interest rate announcement on June 1st. The fourth announcement of 2022, which could bring about another increase to the target … [read more]
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May 10th, 2022
Last month, the Bank of Canada announced an increase in interest rates by 50 basis points. This is the second increase of the year but not expected to be the … [read more]
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May 10th, 2022
Homebuyers have been reaping the benefits of super-low interest rates since the onset of COVID-19. Now, with the Bank of Canada having made its second hike to the overnight rate … [read more]
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May 10th, 2022
Vancouver’s housing market could see home prices gradually fall this year while challenges related to housing starts, labour shortages and affordability continue to linger. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation … [read more]
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May 9th, 2022
As more Canadians head back to their office cubicles, the rush of homebuyers retreating from major cities appears to be slowing down. Results from a recent BMO Home Finance Survey … [read more]
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May 9th, 2022
While the National Composite Home Price Index (HPI) increased by 1% over last month, a few cities, including parts of Southern Ontario and the Golden Horseshoe saw prices decline, according … [read more]
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May 9th, 2022
Canada’s housing market will “moderate from historic 2021 levels” in terms of price, sales, starts and rentals over the next year – but not to the point where owning or … [read more]
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May 7th, 2022
Remodeling your home can be an excellent way to turn the property you already own into the house of your dreams. For those with the right amount of space and … [read more]
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May 6th, 2022
Canadians are flocking to the country’s more affordable housing markets in search of new homes, a trend that helped to push prices higher last month. In its New Housing Price … [read more]
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May 6th, 2022
Metro Vancouver’s housing market may have met its match. The Bank of Canada has hiked its key rate twice in 2022, bringing the rate to 1% after sitting at historical … [read more]
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May 6th, 2022
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, Canadian home prices have experienced significant upward momentum, a trend that is expected to continue into the spring market. According to new … [read more]
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May 5th, 2022
Mortgage brokers serve as a conduit between customers and lenders, and they can make a significant difference in your search for the ideal loan. If it’s your first time buying … [read more]
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May 5th, 2022
What to Know About Terms and Conditions Found in an Offer to Purchase When you find a home you want to buy, your offer will contain many important terms and … [read more]
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May 5th, 2022
SURREY, BC – Property sales in the Fraser Valley decreased by over 35% in April 2022 compared to the previous month, and while the figure is still the sixth-highest April … [read more]
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May 5th, 2022
Last month, the number of housing units kicking off construction trended lower across the country. According to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the trend … [read more]
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May 4th, 2022
Homeownership is one of the major values that many Canadians share. After all, it’s often seen as a major milestone in one’s life to be able to buy your first … [read more]
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May 4th, 2022
How to Make Your House Ready to Be Listed For Sale When you list your home for sale, you’ll want to put your best foot forward. Many things go into … [read more]
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May 4th, 2022
Home buyer demand in Metro Vancouver* returned to more historically typical levels in April. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region … [read more]
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