December 11th, 2018
Three percent of residential property sales in Metro Vancouver during October involved a foreign buyer, updated figures released by the BC government suggest. The share of foreign buyers active in … [read more]
December 10th, 2018
Would-be investors who remain wary of the Canadian real estate market’s price growth should take a measure of comfort in the results of a new study conducted by Chartered Professional … [read more]
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December 7th, 2018
Commercial real estate sales in the Lower Mainland declined in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018 compared to the elevated activity experienced in recent years. There were 565 commercial real … [read more]
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December 6th, 2018
Buyers who’re making their first home purchase often struggle with the same few parts of the transaction process that they’re unfamiliar with, and this can cause them to make decisions … [read more]
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December 6th, 2018
Today, searching for and buying a new home is much different than in times past. With a wealth of data at buyers’ fingertips, the entire buying process is changing. As … [read more]
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December 4th, 2018
Smart home technology is becoming more and more commonplace in houses across the world. The trend isn’t going anywhere; in fact, it’s projected that 127 million units of smart home … [read more]
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December 3rd, 2018
When you’re shopping for a new home, it’s natural to favor the more aesthetically-pleasing properties. However, cosmetic features are often decorative and trendy extras. Instead, you should base your decision … [read more]
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November 30th, 2018
Here’s our go-to list of what sellers should be doing now to ensure for a successful sale next spring. If you are planning to sell your home next spring, why … [read more]
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November 30th, 2018
The holidays are fast approaching and if you’re considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to reassess your strategy for getting your property sold. With the colder temperatures … [read more]
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November 29th, 2018
The city in British Columbia is popular as ever. Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast, consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities and has one of … [read more]
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November 27th, 2018
Properly staging your home might cost a little money but it’s almost certain to sell for more money and faster. Can you really afford not to prepare your house for … [read more]
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November 26th, 2018
Unfortunately, the real estate market has a tendency to slow down during the winter months. However, that doesn’t mean you should lose hope if you need to sell your home … [read more]
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November 24th, 2018
The affordability crunch in Vancouver has pushed rental apartments and condo units to the fore as the budget choice for young families – but if it were up to the … [read more]
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November 23rd, 2018
Studies have shown that we, as people make decisions on everyone we first meet within the first couple of seconds; the same definitely applies in real estate, so first impressions … [read more]
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November 21st, 2018
Single homeownership is not a good investment, according to Forbes. Even though there are a number of benefits, like a quick increase in wealth, there are also risks. But if … [read more]
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November 20th, 2018
When it comes to real estate investing, it’s important not to become emotionally involved in a deal. You should have a checklist to make sure you’ve thoroughly gone through all … [read more]
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November 19th, 2018
Investment—sounds tiring and stressful, isn’t it? However, unbeknownst to many, investments do not really require a Harvard education to pull off. It just takes a good and sufficient understanding of … [read more]
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November 17th, 2018
A slow October for residential real estate sales across the province has led to an overall balanced market and a “much-needed” increase in available homes for sale, according to the … [read more]
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November 16th, 2018
A report analyzing the impact of augmented transportation on Greater Vancouver housing could help real estate investors find shrewd deals. Specifically, the report by the Real Estate Intelligence Network, uses … [read more]
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November 15th, 2018
More than nine out of 10 plan remain in their own homes during retirement – but some may not be by choice. Stubborn seniors are skewing the outlook for the … [read more]
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November 13th, 2018
Light rail, SkyTrain, major highways could see property values rise by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Property values could shoot up for buildings within walking distance of incoming light rail … [read more]
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November 12th, 2018
Welcome to the Age of Sharing. The sharing economy is a 21st century phenomenon that’s expected to grow from $15 billion in 2014 to $335 billion by 2025. A recent … [read more]
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