March 8th, 2022
The average home price in British Columbia has increased 23.5% in the past year to top $1 million for the first time, according to the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), … [read more]
March 7th, 2022
Laneway houses or garden suites are compact housing options that combat urban sprawl, adding density to the city core, although there are a number of factors to consider before building … [read more]
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March 7th, 2022
SURREY, BC – Buyers of Fraser Valley real estate had significantly more inventory to choose from last month due to a record-breaking volume of new listings received for the month … [read more]
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March 7th, 2022
After a slight slowdown in December 2021, new home prices continued to trend upwards last month, a phenomenon that could be driven by lower levels of home supply. Statistics Canada … [read more]
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March 7th, 2022
Buyers from Vancouver to Moncton can anticipate facing a strong seller’s market if they’re looking to buy in today’s market, according to the latest numbers from the Canadian Real Estate … [read more]
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March 5th, 2022
Maybe you feel the coming of spring each evening when the light lasts a bit longer. As you anticipate longer days and flowers soon coming into bloom, keep in mind … [read more]
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March 4th, 2022
Open houses are a great way to attract buyers who have already been looking at properties. Listing agents invite potential buyers into the home and give them more time to … [read more]
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March 4th, 2022
The big reason homeownership is the American Dream is that it is the most straightforward path to building wealth for the average American. Today’s skyrocketing home values have resulted in … [read more]
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March 4th, 2022
Price growth for Canadian homes didn’t let up in January, marking a third month of more drastic price increases. According to monthly market reports released today for the Teranet–National Bank … [read more]
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March 3rd, 2022
The right rental property stands to net you a small fortune on a monthly basis. However, if this is your very first foray into rental property ownership, it’s important to … [read more]
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March 3rd, 2022
The Metro Vancouver housing market saw steady home sales activity, modest increases in home listings and continued upward trends in pricing in February. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver … [read more]
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March 3rd, 2022
Following a record-setting year, British Columbia saw housing starts decline during the first month of 2022. According to the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), province-wide housing starts fell to … [read more]
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March 3rd, 2022
YEAR-OVER-YEAR The Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price Index™, covering eleven CMAs around the country, reported a 16.6% annual gain in January, up from the 15.5% the previous month. Halifax, … [read more]
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March 2nd, 2022
If you are reading this article and wondering if this is really possible, let us settle the suspense once and for all : YES!!! With the real estate market slowly … [read more]
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March 2nd, 2022
More Canadians are looking to buy condos, but they’re being warned not all are equal. The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) released a study on condo reserves this week. In … [read more]
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March 2nd, 2022
The average price of a Canadian home continued to rise annually as supply dwindled and transactions remained historically high in January, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). In … [read more]
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March 1st, 2022
Interested in investing in real estate, but don’t have much cash or experience? Coughing up $50,000 as a down payment on a rental property is far from your only option … [read more]
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March 1st, 2022
Since the mortgage stress test was introduced, it has been a hot topic for Canadian homebuyers. The stress test introduced a way for the Canadian government to protect Canadians and … [read more]
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March 1st, 2022
Wrapping up the first month of 2022, new housing starts across Canada trended lower according to the latest information from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). In January, the … [read more]
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February 28th, 2022
Are you planning to start a home remodeling project but don’t know how much money to set aside? Creating a budget can be a challenge; however, with detailed financial planning … [read more]
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February 28th, 2022
Detached homes and soaring condo towers won’t solve Metro Vancouver’s housing crisis — what’s absent, according to a new report, is a “missing middle,” including everything from row housing and … [read more]
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February 28th, 2022
Insatiable demand and record-setting sales have pushed British Columbia home prices up nearly 25% from this point last year. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports the province’s average … [read more]
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