October 14th, 2025
The overwhelming majority of letters I received this month were about pricing listings. So, let’s dig in on how you and your sellers can get the advantage in this market. … [read more]
October 14th, 2025
Metro Vancouver’s housing market posted a slight lift in September, as lower interest rates and easing prices encouraged buyers to strike. Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) reported 1,875 residential sales last … [read more]
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October 11th, 2025
A spark of excitement often seems to blow in on autumn winds. The brisk weather in many parts of the country rouses us out of summer’s languor, sharpens the senses … [read more]
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October 8th, 2025
In today’s market, where buyers scroll through dozens of listings in seconds, first impressions don’t just matter – they decide outcomes. Buyers aren’t just purchasing square footage; they’re making emotional … [read more]
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October 8th, 2025
Falling interest rates, flattening prices and increased household income made housing more affordable for Canadians from the end of 2023 to the middle of this year. However, the bulk of … [read more]
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October 8th, 2025
Home sales in the first half of the year were much slower than our H1 forecast had anticipated. While it’s difficult to pin the blame entirely on the economic uncertainty … [read more]
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October 7th, 2025
There are a lot of responsibilities that are associated with being a homeowner, and one of them is to pay taxes on the property. These taxes are used to finance … [read more]
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October 7th, 2025
On September 16, 2025, CBRE released its Q3 Canadian Hotel Industry Outlook, offering projections through 2026 and 2027. The report reviews national and regional performance indicators such as Revenue Per … [read more]
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October 7th, 2025
The total number of commercial transactions dropped 16% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with the first quarter. The only asset class posting a quarter-over-quarter gain in transaction volume … [read more]
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October 6th, 2025
The concept of the ladder strategy in mortgage rate management is an innovative approach designed to optimize the borrowing experience for homeowners. This strategy helps borrowers manage interest rate fluctuations … [read more]
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October 6th, 2025
Multi-use properties, where residential, commercial, retail, or even industrial functions are combined within a single building or site, have become increasingly attractive to investors. They offer diversified revenue streams, resilience … [read more]
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October 6th, 2025
SURREY, BC – Home prices in the Fraser Valley continued their downward trend in September, marking the sixth straight month of declines, amid high inventory. The Benchmark price for a … [read more]
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October 4th, 2025
Completing outdoor renovations in October is a popular choice for many contractors and DIYers because cooler, milder weather is ideal for both construction projects and landscaping work, and can get … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2025
Let’s be real for a second. You love your house. You raised your kids there. You remember the paint colors from every Christmas, and maybe you still have that one … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2025
After a period of uncertainty and cautious activity, Canada’s housing market showed signs of renewed activity in August 2025. August 2025 brought a combination of rising sales, expanding inventory, and … [read more]
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October 3rd, 2025
Another Bank of Canada rate cut and easing prices helped home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* edge higher relative to September last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2025
Innovative and sustainable, 3D-printed homes are reshaping how houses are built and scaled. Entire garages, backyard cottages and even main living areas can be printed layer by layer. While 3D-printed … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2025
Homeownership in Canada isn’t one-size-fits-all. What you actually own depends on the type of ownership—whether it’s the land and building, just the structure, or only the interior of your unit. … [read more]
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October 2nd, 2025
Canada’s housing market displayed mixed signals in August. While the longer-term six-month trend in housing starts rose 1.6% to 267,259 units, reflecting steady underlying demand, the monthly seasonally adjusted annual … [read more]
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October 1st, 2025
Mixed-use projects are no longer experiments on the edges of planning policy; they are the centrepiece of how cities and suburbs are being reshaped. Modern design trends involve ensuring that … [read more]
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October 1st, 2025
In today’s unpredictable real estate environment, investors find themselves navigating a landscape far different from the boom years of rapid appreciation. Rising interest rates, sluggish property values, and economic uncertainty … [read more]
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October 1st, 2025
In 2024, spring and summer real estate activity was muted as buyers waited on the sidelines for affordability to improve. Then the fall came, and so did some major interest … [read more]
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