August 9th, 2025
Selling your home can feel like a marathon. You want to cross the finish line quickly and with the best possible outcome. In a competitive market, how do you make … [read more]
August 8th, 2025
Furnished executive rentals remain a specialized but steady-performing segment of the Canadian rental market, even given changing economic conditions and regulations. As the short-term rental sector faces increasing scrutiny and … [read more]
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August 8th, 2025
The first half of 2025 revealed contrasts within Canada’s high-end housing market, as luxury and ultra-luxury segments responded differently to current real estate and macroeconomic factors. According to Sotheby’s International … [read more]
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August 8th, 2025
SURREY, BC – Market conditions are ideal for Fraser Valley home buyers this summer, but the persistent gap between buyers’ and sellers’ price expectations continues to suppress sales. The Fraser … [read more]
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August 7th, 2025
Southern Living’s Idea House is back, and it’s packed with style that’s sure to inspire—from small DIY updates to a whole-house color scheme. We spoke to interior designer Charlotte Moss, … [read more]
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August 7th, 2025
Jitters spread through financial markets at the end of last week and signs emerged of a weakening US economy, sending five-year Government of Canada bond yields lower and raising fresh … [read more]
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August 7th, 2025
Condo prices in Vancouver fell 8% in June 2025 compared with the same month a year ago, while detached homes and townhouses saw price increases, according to online real estate … [read more]
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August 6th, 2025
You’ve just closed on your first home—congrats! As exciting as it is to finally own your space, figuring out what you actually need can be overwhelming. That’s where a solid … [read more]
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August 6th, 2025
Canadian real estate trends this year are increasingly defined by geography, with regional disparities that highlight a nation divided by affordability, economic uncertainty, and shifting buyer priorities. While the Greater … [read more]
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August 6th, 2025
Home sales registered on the MLS® across Metro Vancouver in July extended the early signs of recovery that emerged in June, now down just 2% from July of last year. … [read more]
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August 5th, 2025
Burnaby is in the middle of a comprehensive zoning bylaw rewrite, the first full replacement of its development regulations since 1965. The city is responding to a combination of new … [read more]
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August 5th, 2025
Pre-construction condo purchases offer investors and homebuyers unique advantages, such as price appreciation before occupancy, modern layouts and extended timelines for financing, but they also come with risks and a … [read more]
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August 5th, 2025
Canada’s housing starts in June 2025 reveal pronounced regional contrasts and shifting construction patterns that define the current market landscape. While the six-month moving average showed a modest 3.6% increase, … [read more]
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August 2nd, 2025
As the curtains close on a gloriously sun-drenched July, the summer season chugs on, and the list of gardening jobs continues to grow. August is looming large, and many of … [read more]
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August 1st, 2025
From interior or exterior paint colors, textile patterns, and material palettes to architectural styles and elements, it’s common for home features to come and go depending on trends. We asked … [read more]
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August 1st, 2025
Properties in Metro Vancouver are spending more time on the market and are more likely to be relisted, although buyers are not necessarily getting the full picture, says Canadian real … [read more]
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August 1st, 2025
Canada’s housing market will continue its cooling trend through 2025, driven by trade tensions, economic uncertainty and slower population growth, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC’s) summer market … [read more]
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