Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market boomed and experienced a huge surge in transactions. With a limited supply but an intense demand for rental properties, not only were … [read more]
Renting an apartment can be stressful, especially if it’s your first time. There are so many factors to consider, from location and price to amenities and safety. It can be … [read more]
You’ve scrimped and saved enough for the minimum 5% down payment on your first home – congratulations! As you’re getting ready to pop open the champagne, a thought crosses your … [read more]
Your home is typically the most significant investment you’ll ever make, so when it’s time to sell, you want to ensure you get as much as possible. But how do … [read more]
A shortage of space in Metro Vancouver, especially large-bay space, remains the top issue for the industrial real estate market going into 2023, according to a market report from Colliers. … [read more]
Purchasing a home in Vancouver is a dream for many. But it’s important to know all the costs that come with the purchase before signing on the dotted line. From … [read more]
In this age of seemingly soaring interest rates, first-time homebuyers are uniquely disadvantaged. While everyone is feeling the pinch of recent announcements from the Bank of Canada if first-time home … [read more]
Buying a house in cash is an attractive option for many potential homebuyers, but it isn’t the right choice for everyone. Before you decide whether or not to pay for … [read more]
The federal government adopted new housing policies and actions that are already in effect or will be in 2023 in an effort to alleviate Canada’s current housing crisis. Here’s what … [read more]
2022 was a financial whirlwind, with record-breaking gas prices, rising inflation rates, and overall high living costs. A recent Point2Homes survey reports that Canadian homeowners spend 24% of their income … [read more]
Whether on television, at an open house or on the pages of a magazine, we’ve all seen stunningly outfitted estates that deliver a true wow factor – and listing price … [read more]
Selling a house as-is means selling the property without making any repairs or improvements. With all its flaws, the buyer takes the property and is responsible for any repairs or … [read more]
The New Year is well underway. As time marches on, the real estate industry – as always – continues to adapt and change to new paradigms. As ever, real estate … [read more]
If you’re in the market for real estate, it’s essential to know what to look for when it comes to contracts. After all, these legal documents are binding and can … [read more]
Greater Vancouver’s housing market added a surprise twist to a year of plot changes as sales in December surpassed the total number of new listings, in some communities running at … [read more]
As the province looks to increase supply in 2023 to meet housing and immigration targets, there are industry concerns that construction costs, high interest rates and government programs that no … [read more]
When you’re looking for a new home, the absolute best asset to have is a real estate agent that you can trust. After all, this person will be helping you … [read more]
Experts advise giving at least 1% to 3% more than the asking price to win a bidding war in a competitive market. However, there may be less competition for today’s … [read more]
Amid BC’s coldest housing market in years, where it now takes weeks for the average home to sell, the province has brought in a cooling-off period for home buyers. The … [read more]
Finding out exactly what your home is worth can be a tough pill to swallow. Your house is likely filled with priceless memories and before an appraiser nitpicks every last … [read more]
You might be wondering what the assessed value of your home is, but what about the appraised value? Though you might think that these are the same, this isn’t the … [read more]
It takes a lot to successfully sell a property. And by successfully, it doesn’t mean to sell it, but to sell it at a good price. That requires much work … [read more]
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