September 16th, 2026
Raise pre-listing inspections with a room full of real estate agents and the objection arrives inside of 90 seconds. If the inspection finds something, I have to disclose it. I’ve … [read more]
September 16th, 2026
Vancouver, BC – September 14, 2026. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,653 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in August 2026, … [read more]
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September 15th, 2026
New homes have been trending smaller for some time now, because compact footprints are more affordable and manageable, both priorities for today’s buyers. There is a practical reason too: new-home … [read more]
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September 15th, 2026
A deepening buyer’s market in the Fraser Valley is giving buyers more time to make their move, as sales continued to slow this August. That’s according to the August 2026 … [read more]
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September 15th, 2026
Canada’s housing market is beginning to move toward recovery, but RBC Economics says the turnaround has come too late to prevent home sales and prices from declining this year. In … [read more]
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September 14th, 2026
Walking into a business for the first time, most people form an opinion within seconds. That snap judgment isn’t just about the products on display or the staff at the … [read more]
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September 14th, 2026
Just Listed – The Ambassador #601 – 7321 Halifax St Burnaby Welcome to The Ambassador – Bright and Spacious two-bdrm, two-bath corner home offers over 1000 sqft of comfortable living … [read more]
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September 14th, 2026
Canada’s housing market seems to be finally taking steps toward recovery in 2026. Home resales have been on a winning streak since April, inventory has levelled off, and prices appear … [read more]
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September 12th, 2026
As days get shorter and outdoor temperatures begin to dip, it’s time to transition our homes from summer to fall. “The ‘closing shift’ of the summer is really about tackling … [read more]
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September 9th, 2026
For years, kitchens wore their hard-working nature on their sleeves. Massive stainless steel refrigerators, exposed range hoods and heavy commercial ranges were considered the ultimate symbols of a gourmet home. … [read more]
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September 9th, 2026
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive time, leaving variable mortgage costs unchanged as renewed US tariff pressure and a 3% rise in … [read more]
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September 9th, 2026
Metro Vancouver’s housing market is heading into the fall with sales still sluggish, prices trending lower and buyers gaining more choice as inventory remains elevated. The Greater Vancouver Realtors recorded … [read more]
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September 8th, 2026
Moving into a new house is exciting, but adjusting to a new neighborhood can take a little more time. Unpacking the final box marks a major milestone, yet turning a … [read more]
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September 8th, 2026
The Canadian economy is booming and inflation remains lofty, according to the central bank. The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its key policy rate this morning, matching market expectations. The … [read more]
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September 5th, 2026
If you don’t have a yard, container gardening can offer the perfect compromise, allowing you to partake in gardening regardless of how big your space is. However, it’s also important … [read more]
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September 4th, 2026
Home design has always evolved alongside the way people live. In 2026, this is showing up as a rise in popularity of snore rooms, which are typically smaller, soundproofed rooms … [read more]
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September 4th, 2026
Our second GVR Economics housing market forecast for 2026 recalibrates our projections based on the latest sales data showing a slightly softer than expected market in the first half of … [read more]
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September 4th, 2026
SURREY, BC – A deepening buyer’s market in the Fraser Valley is giving buyers more time to make their move, as sales continued to slow in August. The Fraser Valley … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2026
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its Quarterly Financial Report showing strong second quarter results despite ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainty. CMHC continued to deliver on the Canada Mortgage … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2026
The share of mortgages falling seriously behind edged higher in the second quarter, with the sharpest increases by outstanding balance recorded in Ontario and British Columbia, according to TransUnion. Nationally, … [read more]
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September 3rd, 2026
The budding recovery in Canada’s housing market remains on track with July marking the fourth consecutive rise in home resales, edging up 0.5% from June. It also increasingly appears that … [read more]
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September 2nd, 2026
After a hot summer spent mostly hosting, dining, and pretty much living outdoors, you can feel a slight change in the air. It’s time to slowly come back indoors, into … [read more]
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