September 10th, 2022
Many people will soon welcome relief from the hottest days of summer and are starting to look forward to the change in season. However, fall and spring are the seasons … [read more]
September 9th, 2022
If you are planning on remodeling parts of your home, one of the best places to consider is the guest bathroom. Whether you are starting from scratch or just interested … [read more]
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September 9th, 2022
Project marketers say rate hikes are prompting a growing number of developers to halt or postpone the launch of residential projects until the rate environment stabilizes. “Many of the developers … [read more]
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September 9th, 2022
Housing markets are unique for their location, type, quality and size, so a decline in the average housing price is not the same as a decline in the price of … [read more]
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September 8th, 2022
Looking to make some upgrades and wondering which will have the biggest pay off? If you guessed kitchen and bathrooms, you’re spot on. Another good one is landscaping. Whether they’re … [read more]
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September 8th, 2022
The real estate market moves in a cycle, so when the market is up or down, none of it is random but more or less the expression of a typical … [read more]
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September 8th, 2022
After fuelling Canada’s economy through the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market is showing signs of weakness as home prices fall and bidding wars dissipate. It’s welcome news for prospective … [read more]
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September 7th, 2022
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you may be wondering what the difference is between buyers’ agents and real estate agents. Both of these professionals can help … [read more]
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September 7th, 2022
As markets across the country begin to cool from last year’s highs, the world of preconstruction is facing its own share of new changes. As interest rates rise and developers … [read more]
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September 7th, 2022
SURREY, BC – Robust active listings and relative steady sales activity continued to bring balance to the Fraser Valley real estate market in August. The past several months of rising … [read more]
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September 6th, 2022
Co-signing a mortgage is a very useful option for homebuyers looking to help make their home purchase succeed even with a less than ideal financial profile. However, co-signing is also … [read more]
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September 6th, 2022
Many people remember the financial and housing crises of 2007 and 2008. That’s when the overheated housing market didn’t just slow down but instead went into a tailspin with millions … [read more]
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September 6th, 2022
BENGALURU, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Canada’s soaring house prices will decline sharply next year, but still not enough to make them affordable as the Bank of Canada is set to … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2022
Innovation in construction materials means there are a number of flooring alternatives that can give your home the hardwood look without the high price tag. Laminate and engineered wood are … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2022
When you get on the first wrung of the property ladder, it’s definitely an accomplishment. It’s one of the key stages of your life, buying your first property – whether … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2022
Canadian millennials remain committed to buying homes, so much so that many are prepared to leave the country’s biggest cities in order to find a house they can afford, according … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2022
Metro Vancouver’s housing market is experiencing a quieter summer season marked by reduced sale and listing activity. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales … [read more]
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September 1st, 2022
When considering a move to a new home, the safety of your family should be at the forefront of your mind. Square footage and adequate numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms … [read more]
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September 1st, 2022
First-time home buyers are often navigating a very different market than what their parents and grandparents described. Interest rates are high, competition is steep and stress tests are common. All … [read more]
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September 1st, 2022
While three-quarters of Metro Vancouver markets saw home price declines, detached house prices on the Sunshine Coast and Squamish held steady from the first quarter to the second quarter (Q2), … [read more]
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