June 14th, 2022
Amped up activity from new construction buyers in Metro Vancouver reduced slightly during the first quarter of 2022, a trend that stemmed from higher borrowing costs, war and rising inflation. … [read more]
June 14th, 2022
The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) rose to 154 from 150 in the first quarter of 2022, recovering most of the ground lost over the prior two quarters. Compared to … [read more]
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June 13th, 2022
At the start of the year, amidst rising real estate prices and ballooning inflation, a hike of the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate seemed like an inevitability. Now, nearly … [read more]
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June 13th, 2022
The world of pre-construction real estate is an exciting one, but buying pre-construction can be a very different process compared to resale. With new regulations coming into play and recent … [read more]
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June 13th, 2022
May housing sales across Greater Vancouver fell for the second straight month and asking prices are being cut as month-to-month benchmark prices have dipped for the first time in at … [read more]
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June 11th, 2022
The bonus room above your garage is often a hidden gem that is overlooked. This space doesn’t have to be used just for storage. In fact, it is a jackpot … [read more]
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June 10th, 2022
Just Listed #1108 – 58 Keefer Place Vancouver Firenze Tower I – Live • Work • Play in one of Downtown’s most vibrant and affluent neighbourhoods. NE-facing, bright and inviting … [read more]
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June 8th, 2022
Outdoor lighting is believed to be one of the most vital features of a property. It may comprise of several components like halogen and induction floodlights, bullet spotlights, recessed lamps, … [read more]
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June 8th, 2022
When you are looking to get a mortgage, you may be overwhelmed with all of the different terminologies that can come into play when choosing what is best for you. … [read more]
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June 8th, 2022
The price of a new home in Canada rose again in April, but to a lesser extent compared to previous months. Last month, new home prices “showed some signs of … [read more]
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June 7th, 2022
There is lots of advice available for navigating the market as a first time buyer, but what about as a first time seller? You can increase the value of your … [read more]
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June 7th, 2022
Last year was quite challenging for the real estate industry. We witnessed the effects of the global pandemic, which forced people to work from home. Now, with the effects of … [read more]
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June 7th, 2022
SURREY, BC – As property sales continue to fall in the Fraser Valley and active listings continue to grow, the region is edging towards more balanced levels not seen since … [read more]
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June 6th, 2022
Buying a home has long been considered a quintessential part of the American dream. Owning your own home can also be a valuable long-term investment. But making the transition from … [read more]
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June 6th, 2022
In the last couple of months, we have seemingly started to come down from the peak of our recent housing rally, at least in southern Ontario. Now, as we enter … [read more]
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June 6th, 2022
Housing sales in the Fraser Valley will fall more than 30% this year – most in the province – compared to 2021 and Valley price increases will flatline by 2023, … [read more]
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June 4th, 2022
Now that you have bought a property that needs to provide a return on your investment and generate income, it needs to look its best and be in good condition. … [read more]
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June 3rd, 2022
An almost unlimited number of colors are available for interior painting, making it hard to choose the perfect one. Once that job is done, however, it’s not time to paint … [read more]
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June 3rd, 2022
Scheduling a home inspection before buying your next property is an important first step that you should never overlook. This is because a home inspection can determine the condition of … [read more]
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June 3rd, 2022
After reaching record-setting levels in 2021, home sale activity has returned to more typical seasonal levels in Metro Vancouver this spring due, in large part, to rising interest rates. The … [read more]
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June 2nd, 2022
Old houses have a charm that makes us fall in love with the property and the story behind it. The character of every old home is unique, as each home … [read more]
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June 2nd, 2022
The number of new residences kicking off construction across Canada trended upward last month thanks to a higher number of multi-unit and single-detached starts. According to new data published by … [read more]
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