January 5th, 2023
There are countless factors that go into any consumer purchase. Factors like price, quality, and convenience are obvious, but others are less so. One factor that goes far under the … [read more]
January 5th, 2023
After a positive increase in sales in October, Canadian home sales fell by 3.3% in November, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). New listings are following suit, hitting … [read more]
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January 5th, 2023
Commercial real estate in Metro Vancouver experienced a period of adjustment similar to that seen in the residential market this past year, according to a CBRE Vancouver Market Outlook, and … [read more]
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January 4th, 2023
Experts advise giving at least 1% to 3% more than the asking price to win a bidding war in a competitive market. However, there may be less competition for today’s … [read more]
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January 4th, 2023
Amid BC’s coldest housing market in years, where it now takes weeks for the average home to sell, the province has brought in a cooling-off period for home buyers. The … [read more]
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January 4th, 2023
After seeing record sales and prices during the pandemic, Metro Vancouver’s housing market experienced a year of caution in 2022 due to rising borrowing costs fueled by the Bank of … [read more]
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December 30th, 2022
Instead of repeating New Year’s resolutions that you’ll never keep, this year try setting a few home improvement goals. You’re certainly aware of the typical “paint your front door” advice … [read more]
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December 30th, 2022
Mortgage Rate Outlook The relative calm in the mortgage markets contrasts with the unprecedented volatility in the bond market. From just the second half of October to early November, Canadian … [read more]
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December 30th, 2022
Month-Over-Month Before seasonal adjustment, the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price Index™ declined 1.3% from October to November, a larger decrease than the 0.8% decline observed last month. After seasonal … [read more]
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December 29th, 2022
Finding out exactly what your home is worth can be a tough pill to swallow. Your house is likely filled with priceless memories and before an appraiser nitpicks every last … [read more]
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December 29th, 2022
You might be wondering what the assessed value of your home is, but what about the appraised value? Though you might think that these are the same, this isn’t the … [read more]
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December 29th, 2022
British Columbia home sales activity was cut in half year-over-year, reports the British Column Real Estate Association. A total of 4,512 residential unit sales were recorded in November 2022 – … [read more]
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December 28th, 2022
It takes a lot to successfully sell a property. And by successfully, it doesn’t mean to sell it, but to sell it at a good price. That requires much work … [read more]
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December 28th, 2022
Housing market activity remained slow in November, as sales fell 50.8% from November 2021 and roughly 30% below a historical average for the month, according to BCREA’s latest statistical report. … [read more]
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December 28th, 2022
This year’s rapid rise in the Bank of Canada’s policy rate slammed the brakes on investment activity in the second half of the year, but better times await in 2023. … [read more]
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December 20th, 2022
There are a total of 3 condos for sale as of December 20th, 2022 in The MET & MET2 by Concord Pacific, 6538 & 6588 Nelson Ave in Burnaby Metrotown … [read more]
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December 20th, 2022
There are a total of 8 condos & 0 townhouse for sale as of Dec 20th, 2022, in The Windsor Gate by Polygon Home in New Horizons Coquitlam area. The … [read more]
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December 20th, 2022
There are a total of 9 houses for sale as of December 20, 2022 in New Horizons & Hockaday Coquitlam. There are 2 new listings for houses for sale in … [read more]
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December 20th, 2022
There are a total of 17 houses for sale as of December 20, 2022 in Westwood Plateau Coquitlam. There are 3 new listings for houses for sale in Westwood Plateau … [read more]
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December 19th, 2022
There are a total of 142 condos for sale as of December 19, 2022 in Burnaby Metrotown area. There are 22 new listings for condos for sale in Burnaby Metrotown … [read more]
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December 19th, 2022
There are a total of 200 houses for sale as of December 19, 2022 in Coquitlam. There are 24 new listings for houses for sale in Coquitlam for the period … [read more]
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December 19th, 2022
There are a total of 94 houses for sale as of December 19, 2022 in North Burnaby. There are 22 new listings for houses for sale in North Burnaby for … [read more]
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