August 23rd, 2022
Business was brisk in Vancouver’s multifamily market as 2022 began, with recent reports noting the prominence of private investors as well as vendors keen to take advantage of strong pricing. … [read more]
August 17th, 2022
Vancouver has for a while now been considered one of, if not the most expensive city in the country. This is true both in the price of purchasing homes, where … [read more]
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August 15th, 2022
Inflation is up more than 8%, the highest yearly change in almost four decades, according to Statistics Canada. And in a scramble to bring that inflation rate down, the Bank … [read more]
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August 12th, 2022
As baby boomers age, they are leaving their mark on employment, healthcare and now the housing market. Seniors or people who are 65 and older were a quarter of Canadian … [read more]
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August 8th, 2022
Congratulations on moving into your newly built home and I hope you enjoy many happy years living there. Everything is sparkling clean from the floors, to the walls, to the … [read more]
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August 5th, 2022
Throughout most of the pandemic, markets across the country favoured sellers. Since inventories were historically low in many cities, buyers were scooping up whatever they could afford, often competing with … [read more]
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August 4th, 2022
The rental market heavily favors landlords these days which means that it is a great time to see some big profits. Many landlords are making great money and are looking … [read more]
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August 3rd, 2022
Every day your home is on the market but doesn’t sell, it will—statistically—sell for less. That’s a scary thought when you want to sell your house, but if you’re in … [read more]
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August 2nd, 2022
Summer is one of the most popular times to buy and sell a home. If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your home, the summer months are … [read more]
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August 2nd, 2022
Purchasing a home in any Canadian housing market can be a challenge, more so if you’re doing it with one income. There are, however, some cities where it is easier … [read more]
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July 27th, 2022
Your gut is right – it’s always better to buy a new home. New vs. old is always a hot conversation when it comes to the home buying process. Ask … [read more]
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July 26th, 2022
Verifying what home builders have been saying for years, a new report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) confirms that government costs and fees add tens of thousands of … [read more]
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July 26th, 2022
Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases people can make in their lives. With homes appreciating in value over time, buying a house is a solid investment. … [read more]
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July 25th, 2022
Findings from the recently released BC Construction Association (BCC A) industry survey show a thriving construction industry that is a major contributor to the province’s prosperity. For example, the value … [read more]
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July 20th, 2022
The biggest hike yet in interest rates this year will complicate valuations for residential and investment properties and prevent builders from proceeding with projects. The central bank’s policy rate is … [read more]
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July 19th, 2022
Selling your home is a major decision that can affect your investments and savings for months to come. If you bought a home as an investment and spent a considerable … [read more]
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July 13th, 2022
Before listing a home on the market, staging the property is one of the first steps a seller should take. Effectively staging a home showcases its best features and helps … [read more]
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July 12th, 2022
If you’re planning to sell your apartment, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the process and end up finding yourself with a big, costly headache that doesn’t result … [read more]
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July 11th, 2022
Buying and selling a house at the same time can be the most difficult challenge you have yet faced. Not only does it require an ample amount of time and … [read more]
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July 11th, 2022
It is not unusual for real estate markets to change. It happens all the time. Quite often real estate markets stay the same for quite a while and then something … [read more]
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July 8th, 2022
The competition in the real estate market is stiff. Every real estate agent you come across has its own strategy for winning clients and getting sales. Meanwhile, you’re still trying … [read more]
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July 8th, 2022
While economists have previously pointed to international risks, such as the war in Ukraine , as a probable reason for a Canadian recession, our rocky housing market is bringing the … [read more]
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