June 21st, 2018
The summer of 2018 residential sales market is shaping up to be among the hottest in memorable history. Retail buyers are certainly scrambling to make offers within days if not … [read more]
June 20th, 2018
What Are the Benefits of Buying or Selling a Home for Cash? But if you can buy a house with cash, should you do it? Most people try to avoid … [read more]
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June 19th, 2018
As a savvy seller, you’ve spruced up the front yard to increase your home’s value and have been keeping an eye on how much homes are selling for in your … [read more]
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June 18th, 2018
With the Canadian housing market unquestionably in a state of flux, questions are naturally being asked about the continued viability of real estate investment. According Neville Joanes, Chief Investment Officer … [read more]
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June 15th, 2018
A widely quoted national report claiming British Columbia’s recreational real estate market will see the biggest price slump east of the Atlantic is challenged by local realtors and the latest … [read more]
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June 15th, 2018
The latest numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver showed that sales volume now stood considerably below the 10-year average – but those who are anticipating a subsequent … [read more]
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June 14th, 2018
There is no one size fits all real estate investing strategy. Still, today’s market favors some strategies more than others. Your best approach is first understanding what is currently in … [read more]
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June 14th, 2018
To help prepare you for the home selling process, we’ve created a complete glossary of real estate terms. What’s the CMA of your home and does the buyer have a … [read more]
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June 13th, 2018
If they come, they might not buy it… It they buy it, they might not pay full price ….. Today’s residential market may be the hottest since 2007 when all … [read more]
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June 12th, 2018
When it comes to selling a home, most folks believe they can do it on their own. Whether they’re trying to save money or simply want greater control over the … [read more]
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June 11th, 2018
Literally, there are millions of homes for sale nationwide at any given moment. With so many options available, finding the best house can be a huge challenge. The key to … [read more]
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June 8th, 2018
Should you buy an existing home, or a brand new one? Depending on where you’re looking or what your budget is, you may not have much choice in the matter, … [read more]
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June 7th, 2018
While you’re in the process of house hunting, all you want to do is find a keeper, get the keys and settle into your new life. But it pays to … [read more]
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June 7th, 2018
In Vancouver, homebuyers can expect to spend roughly $250,000 on taxes and housing related fees when purchasing a new one-bedroom plus den condo. That’s according to a new analysis conducted … [read more]
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June 6th, 2018
When selling a home in today’s market, it’s important to consider all the options to help make it stand out and appear move-in ready to selective buyers. Which improvements require … [read more]
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June 6th, 2018
The efforts of various governments to control the rise in housing prices by reducing demand through tax policy has been of little avail. In his report on Metro Vancouver housing … [read more]
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June 5th, 2018
Packing up, getting your existing home ready for sale, finding a new house and dealing with life in general are bound to bring added stress as you prepare for a … [read more]
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June 4th, 2018
Many of the predictions about first-time buyers becoming excluded from the housing market because of the mortgage stress test are coming true. As Sherwood Mortgage Group’s president told CREW late … [read more]
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June 3rd, 2018
You hunted until your feet were sore, found your dream home and made an offer that was accepted. Time to exhale, right? Not quite. “The first rule of real estate: … [read more]
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June 1st, 2018
Amid ever-increasing price and supply pressures, Canada’s millennials are now more open to the idea of becoming landlords and sharing their spaces with other people, according to CIBC’s latest poll … [read more]
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May 31st, 2018
Many house hunters are under the mistaken impression that new construction is flawless, a perception that may be challenging to wrestle with if your seller’s home is surrounded by brand-new … [read more]
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May 29th, 2018
Spring is typically home-selling season in Canada. As soon as the snow melts, the market is virtually guaranteed to see a surge in new listings. But April seems to have … [read more]
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