September 10th, 2025
Selling a home always comes with tough choices about what upgrades are worth the investment. One of the biggest questions sellers ask is: should you finish your basement before selling … [read more]
September 10th, 2025
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says growth in overall housing starts was flat during the first half of the year compared with 2024, though there were significant regional differences. The … [read more]
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September 10th, 2025
“August was extremely quiet in the presale market. With summer coming to a close and the odds of a rate cut climbing for the September meeting, we are optimistic that … [read more]
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September 9th, 2025
Many landlords investing in high-quality rental properties assume they know what will appeal to the best tenants: oversized units, designer kitchens, expensive finishes. But tenant expectations do not always align … [read more]
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September 9th, 2025
The rental apartment investment market receded in Metro Vancouver in the first half of 2025, with far lower transaction and dollar volumes, particularly in the suburbs, says a new report. … [read more]
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September 9th, 2025
Avison Young has released its 2025 Mid-Year Outlook, providing a comprehensive analysis of Canada’s commercial real estate market. Drawing on insights from a national survey of industry professionals, the report … [read more]
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September 8th, 2025
For many Canadian homeowners, the house they live in holds more potential than just a place to live. As property values rise, a growing number of homeowners now hold substantial … [read more]
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September 8th, 2025
When you sell your home for more than what you paid for it, the difference is called equity. Ideally, that means you’ve made a profit. But do you need to … [read more]
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September 8th, 2025
Canada’s housing market appears to be entering a phase of measured adjustment, impacted by regional supply-demand balances, interest rate shifts, and broader economic momentum. According to RBC’s August 2025 housing … [read more]
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September 6th, 2025
Even though the days of heading back to school may be long behind you, fall is still an excellent opportunity to start anew and get organized at home. There are … [read more]
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September 5th, 2025
Premium appliances change your home, showing quality and smart living. Updated kitchens and laundry rooms reach out to buyers, welcoming them. Appliances, attention, and style come together to create a … [read more]
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September 5th, 2025
More homebuying activity is expected after Labour Day in Metro Vancouver, where a heavily supplied condo market is putting pressure on sellers to trim their asking prices, says one Realtor. … [read more]
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September 5th, 2025
SURREY, BC – Fraser Valley home sales fell more than 20% in August, but buyers who did get into the market were able to take advantage of favourable conditions including … [read more]
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September 4th, 2025
Tariffs are putting a damper on the real estate ambitions of some British Columbians, with a quarter of BC homebuyers saying tariffs have impacted their borrowing capacity, according to one … [read more]
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September 4th, 2025
Multi-family brokers see signs of increasing activity following a lacklustre first half, with sales down markedly versus a year ago. Metro Vancouver sales declined by more than 40% in the … [read more]
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September 4th, 2025
The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) fell 0.3 points to 152.4 in the second quarter of 2025, while the six-month moving average rose to 152.5. Compared to the same quarter … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2025
For buyers and investors alike, preconstruction real estate offers more than just a chance to enter the market before prices rise; it also opens the door to strategic customization. The … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2025
Canada offers favourable investment conditions for commercial real estate investors amid the trade conflict with the US, says a new report by Colliers Canada. There is no shortage of reasons … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2025
Easing prices brought more Metro Vancouver homebuyers off the sidelines in August, with home sales on the MLS® up nearly 3% from August last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2025
Building a successful real estate investment portfolio requires a team of skilled professionals who can support you in all aspects of your investment efforts. Build your dream team with the … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2025
BC’s Lower Mainland housing market gained momentum in July as easing economic and tariff uncertainty likely drew buyers back into the market after a spring pullback. MLS sales in the … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2025
British Columbia’s housing market experienced another quarter of cooling conditions in Q2 2025, following an already soft start to the year. The latest data from Edge Realty Analytics shows that … [read more]
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