February 12th, 2024
Often appliances (or a selection of appliances) are included with a new construction home, or are offered as a builder incentive, but it is worth taking the builder package, or … [read more]
February 12th, 2024
We are thrilled to unveil the MLA Intel 2024 report, our annual market intelligence spanning BC’s presale real estate market. This new edition offers a comprehensive overview of the past … [read more]
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February 12th, 2024
Predicting what lies ahead for the year, whether it’s trends or prices, is a matter of knowing what factors are at play, including the economy and government policies. As a … [read more]
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February 10th, 2024
Preparing to sell your home can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want to sell your house quickly and for a good price, there … [read more]
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February 7th, 2024
It isn’t always necessary to spend a lot of time and money making improvements to your home’s appearance and value. In fact, there are plenty of quick and easy home … [read more]
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February 7th, 2024
The Bank of Canada announced today it is holding the overnight lending rate at 5%, a move that many experts predicted. But with inflation rising in December to 3.4% – … [read more]
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February 7th, 2024
SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley real estate market showed signs of recovery in January as home sales rose after six consecutive months of decline, and new listings more than … [read more]
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February 6th, 2024
For many, the dream of homeownership is deeply rooted in the desire for financial security and the promise of a sound investment. While the potential for building equity is undoubtedly … [read more]
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February 6th, 2024
The real estate market is often characterized by ups and downs, with certain seasons being more popular for buying and selling homes than others. While the spring and summer months … [read more]
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February 6th, 2024
New data shows that Canadian home prices ended the year on a “downward trend,” and aren’t expected to bottom out until at least late spring. The latest Teranet-National Bank Composite … [read more]
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February 5th, 2024
When it comes to selling your home, the age-old wisdom suggests that a well-maintained property commands a higher price. While this holds true in many cases, there’s a fine line … [read more]
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February 5th, 2024
As temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom, now is the perfect time for a spring home sale. In fact, real estate data provider ATTOM found that properties sold in … [read more]
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February 5th, 2024
Vancouver, BC – January 25, 2024. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2024 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC … [read more]
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February 3rd, 2024
As a homeowner, you have many expenses involved in maintaining the comfort and safety of your home. You may also be concerned that your current methods could be more eco-friendly. … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2024
In the Bank of Canada’s most recent December announcement, many saw glimmers of hope that interest rate hikes were over. The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate at 5% … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2024
Rising interest rates, elevated borrowing costs, and waning demand weighed on homebuilding across Canada in 2023, leading to an annual decline in new home prices come year end. According to … [read more]
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February 2nd, 2024
While the Metro Vancouver market ended 2023 in balanced market territory, conditions in January began shifting back in favour of sellers as the pace of newly listed properties did not … [read more]
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February 1st, 2024
Investing in a home involves not only financial considerations but also emotional ones. It’s a journey filled with excitement and challenges. The emotional weight of finding your dream home is … [read more]
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February 1st, 2024
No growth, no interest rate hike. That’s the message from the Bank of Canada this morning, as it held its policy rate steady at 5% as part of a policy … [read more]
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February 1st, 2024
There’s no sugar-coating it. At the aggregate level, 2023 is likely to finish with transaction volumes among the lowest levels seen in over ten years across the Real Estate Board … [read more]
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