Hosting friends and family for your first holiday season in your new build is special. It’s a chance to make fresh memories within fresh walls. But the excitement can come … [read more]
January is consistently the most affordable month to buy a home in Metro Vancouver, according to an analysis of multiple listing service data by a Canadian real estate platform. January … [read more]
Highlights : • Canadian fixed mortgage rates are holding steady amidst bond volatility. • Trade uncertainty continues to be a drag on economic growth. • After two rounds of rate … [read more]
As a homeowner, your property is one of your most valuable assets—and unfortunately, it can also be an appealing target for scammers and fraudsters. Anyone who owns a home is … [read more]
Multiplex zoning is sowing confusion about luxury home values in Vancouver, some Realtors say. “Nobody knows what anything’s worth anymore because they basically made every property in Vancouver a potential … [read more]
We’re seeing a surge in rental supply coming to market, surpassing any point in the last decade, with even more expected to arrive by the end of 2025. That level … [read more]
When buyers walk into a home, they’re most likely comparing it to the many others they’ve seen online or in person. That’s why you want to surprise them with the … [read more]
The Canadian condo market is undergoing a fundamental reset. According to a new Leger survey commissioned by Rates.ca, 35% of Canadians now believe condos are no longer a good investment, … [read more]
Residential real estate activity in Greater Vancouver slumped again in November, with sales falling far below typical levels and signalling a market where buyers remain cautious and sellers are being … [read more]
Winterization is an important part of homeownership that you cannot afford to skip, overlook, or delay. Yearly preventative maintenance is essential for protecting the home from snow, ice, and freezing … [read more]
Want to make your new home feel instantly lived in and authentically you? Incorporate texture into the decor. Textural decor adds depth and dimension to the aesthetic, with plenty of … [read more]
Canadians are anxious about the economic future, but a growing number still have a new home on their 2026 wishlist. According to Re/Max Canada’s 2026 Housing Market Outlook, 10% of … [read more]
SURREY, BC – Easing prices and abundant inventory weren’t enough to entice buyers to the Fraser Valley market in November, as sales declined in line with seasonal buying patterns. The … [read more]
Real estate investing opens doors to incredible wealth-building opportunities, but here’s the thing, success really comes down to securing the right financing. Whether you’re eyeing your first investment property or … [read more]
Buying a home during the final weeks of the year seems like a daunting task. You’re caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday season, your kids are home from … [read more]
TORONTO — Strong demand among potential homebuyers and built up inventory could pave the way for a sales rebound in 2026 after a roller-coaster year plagued by economic uncertainty. Re/Max … [read more]
When dreaming of the ideal kitchen in your new-build home, homeowners who love to cook may benefit from taking a page from professional chefs and their approach to kitchen design: … [read more]
First-time homebuyers may not be rushing off the sidelines across some of Canada’s priciest housing markets, but their chances of purchasing a home are improving – slightly – as prices … [read more]
Metro Vancouver home-sale trends observed in October continued in November, as sales registered on the MLS® remained lower than this time last year. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that … [read more]
Canada’s housing crisis is fundamentally an affordability problem, not a supply shortage. That’s the takeaway from Turner Drake & Partners’ new Residential Market Pressure Index, which offered a stark correction … [read more]
The ride has been bumpy this fall, but Canada’s housing market is still on the road to recovery. Monthly gains in resales and prices in October, and signs supply is … [read more]
The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) rose 0.3 points to 152.7 in the third quarter of 2025, while the six-month moving average remained unchanged at 152.5. Compared to the same … [read more]
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