January 9th, 2017
The perfect home is impossible to find. None of the homes available contains the exact specifications. Nevertheless, too much dependence on wish lists forces buyers to decline diamond-in-the-rough homes. Those … [read more]
January 9th, 2017
If you are planning on selling your home, you shouldn’t do so on your own. Instead, you should partner with an experienced realtor in your area who knows how to … [read more]
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January 8th, 2017
There is only 1 condo unit for sale as of January 8th, 2017 in Metortown Chancellor by Polygon Home in Burnaby area. The condo unit is 813 sqft with 2 … [read more]
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January 7th, 2017
The latter part of 2016 saw the Federal Reserve slightly raise interest rates that brought 30 year mortgage rates up to slightly above 4.3 percent following 9 weeks of consecutive … [read more]
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January 6th, 2017
Housing inventory has been below normal for more than two years now. That’s been true of new homes and existing homes, and the forecast for the new year is not … [read more]
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January 5th, 2017
A home is a castle indeed! But can you really relate to this old-fashioned idea? Though these romantic notions may make you feel cozy about your home for a few … [read more]
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January 5th, 2017
If buying a house is on your “to do” list this year, now is also the time to begin preparing. It’s officially 2017 so let me start by wishing you … [read more]
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January 4th, 2017
Your retirement may be a long way off, but if you’ve yet to start planning, you could find yourself in a financial bind. And you won’t be alone. Unfortunately, “the … [read more]
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January 4th, 2017
Metro Vancouver residents will soon receive their 2017 property assessments in the mail, and according to BC Assessment, most homeowners in the area “can expect a significant increase compared to … [read more]
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December 31st, 2016
If you are considering purchasing a home, you have likely already read everything you can get your hands on espousing the pros and cons of owning your own home. Rent … [read more]
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December 31st, 2016
Let’s finish out the year with a holiday basket packed with good news: We’re ending 2016 in better economic shape than in recent years. Unemployment is down to 4.6%, its … [read more]
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December 31st, 2016
Winter is supposed to be a buyer’s market, right? Fewer buyers = way less competition. After all, you have no problem trekking through the snow to find the perfect home. … [read more]
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December 30th, 2016
Over the years, home inspector Chris Perry has made some eye-popping discoveries on the job. One house’s 60-amp electrical panel was channeling 200 amps—a fiery disaster waiting to happen. In … [read more]
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December 30th, 2016
8 things that mattered in real estate Institutional property owners cash out The imminent sale of 49% of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s entire $5 billion property portfolio in Metro … [read more]
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December 30th, 2016
With Canadian housing price growth having set new records this year, more and more millennials are branching out to other viable options aside from home ownership. Among these alternatives, especially … [read more]
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December 29th, 2016
Downsized condominium units are becoming increasingly popular option among Canada’s young buyers—an unavoidable development in a fiscal climate characterized by static income growth and ever-rising costs. The Canada Mortgage and … [read more]
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December 29th, 2016
Evergreen opening Seven years ago, people formed long queues to be among the first to ride the Canada Line between Vancouver and Richmond. The project completed with enthusiasm for the … [read more]
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December 29th, 2016
Depending on where they live and what kind of home they are looking for, Canadians could find it more of a struggle to afford what they want. RBC says owning … [read more]
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December 28th, 2016
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to be certain you get the best possible price for your property. With so much money at stake, it’s crucial to … [read more]
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December 28th, 2016
The city is still—by far—the least affordable metropolitan area in the country Vancouver’s housing market remains the most unaffordable market in Canada by far, and in 2016’s third quarter, affordability … [read more]
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December 27th, 2016
Over half of BC residents plan to move in the next five years, but most of them won’t be going far. According to a new Insights West report, more than … [read more]
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December 26th, 2016
Earlier this year, Meghan Morrison and her fiance made the difficult decision to add two hours of commuting onto their day in order to pursue their dream of owning a … [read more]
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