May 8th, 2024
Spring brings heightened buyer demand and also historically ushers in a surge of new listings as sellers take advantage of the season’s increase in activity. New listings typically reach their … [read more]
May 8th, 2024
The Greater Vancouver real estate market is currently hitting levels that we have not seen since the COVID-19 boom — at least by one metric. According to statistics published on … [read more]
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May 7th, 2024
The birds are chirping, the days are getting longer and the unmistakable breeze of spring is whispering a familiar message—it’s time to prepare for summer. For homeowners and DIY enthusiasts, … [read more]
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May 7th, 2024
The housing market is taking an early turn, cooling swiftly in the month of April. The month of April usually marks the middle of the busy spring selling season so … [read more]
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May 7th, 2024
Canada’s economy will be in the shitter, but at least the cost of shelter will rise, eh. That’s the takeaway in the latest housing forecast from the CMHC, Canada’s national … [read more]
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May 6th, 2024
The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced its Summary of Governing Council deliberations, to provide explanation and background to its April 10th, 2024 rate announcement. Key housing and shelter-related discussions and … [read more]
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May 6th, 2024
Last fall, a relatively unique occurrence took place: some of the biggest real estate developers in Metro Vancouver all decided to launch presales on some of their biggest ongoing projects … [read more]
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May 6th, 2024
SURREY, BC – Supply of available homes in the Fraser Valley market continued to build last month, however buyers remained relatively hesitant, leading to a cooler resale market in April. … [read more]
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May 4th, 2024
Spring is here, and as the weather warms up and flowers start to bloom, people tend to get into the spring cleaning mood, planning to declutter and organize for the … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2024
For years, all-white kitchens have been the overwhelming favorite among homeowners, but in 2024, color is coming back in a big way to the heart of the home. The trend … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2024
In today’s bustling real estate market, ensuring your home outshines the competition is crucial to cinching a quick and profitable sale. These home selling strategies, along with the guidance of … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2024
Actively listed homes for sale on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver continued climbing in April, up 42% year-over-year, breaching the 12,000 mark, a number not seen in the region since … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquillity and relaxation is more important than ever. And what better place to unwind than your bathroom? Transforming your bathroom into a spa-like … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2024
April 2024 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the April 2024 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2024
BC’s housing market saw a slight improvement in March as home sales nudged higher following a 5.9% decline in February. Sales increased 0.7% to reach 5,866 unit sales. Home prices … [read more]
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May 1st, 2024
Picture this ….. Your child has reached a major milestone in their life—purchasing their first home. This is an exciting time filled with anticipation, nerves and perhaps a little bit … [read more]
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May 1st, 2024
The presale market — not unlike the resell market or commercial real estate market — has largely been at the mercy of the interest rates, making the past few months … [read more]
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May 1st, 2024
Vancouver, BC – April 25, 2024. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2024 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are … [read more]
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April 30th, 2024
Purchasing a home in Seattle can be an exhilarating yet challenging experience, given the city’s competitive real estate market and unique characteristics. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned … [read more]
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April 30th, 2024
Are you thinking of getting a fresh start in a new home before the back-to-school rush? You’re not alone – and it’s totally doable! With help from a savvy real … [read more]
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April 30th, 2024
After returning to growth territory in February, the Teranet-National Bank Composite Index™ continued to rise in March, with a small gain of 0.2% on the previous month. This increase in … [read more]
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April 29th, 2024
Quartz counters have been the status-marking standard for homeowners for decades, and remains by far the most popular countertop material. It’s no wonder. Engineered stone is stylish, durable, low maintenance, … [read more]
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