April 21st, 2021
A major uptick in home construction paired with gradual, long-term demographic change will have a cooling effect on Canadian home prices in the coming years. Barring a significant spike in … [read more]
April 20th, 2021
If you’re going to refinance your mortgage, it can help to lessen the interest rate of your loan or monthly payment, access some of your home’s equity, or adjust your … [read more]
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April 20th, 2021
Just Listed – #704 – 6152 Kathleen Ave Burnaby Welcome to The Embassy – A quality residence in a sought-after central location. This 2 bdrm corner suite has been pristinely … [read more]
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April 20th, 2021
In a fiercely competitive housing market where prices continue to skyrocket, many Canadian buyers increasingly believe that their dreams of home ownership are unattainable. A Spring Housing Poll published today … [read more]
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April 19th, 2021
Do you know what to expect from a buyer’s home inspection? When your property is on the market, expect a home inspection to take place. This is positive, as it … [read more]
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April 19th, 2021
The real estate industry has been in disarray since the pandemic began wreaking havoc on the economy and pretty much everything else in its path. Home prices are rising, interest … [read more]
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April 19th, 2021
A Canadian official in charge of housing policy confirmed the current market is not an accident. Instead, it’s a conscious decision where the government picked the winners and losers. TVO … [read more]
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April 17th, 2021
Housewarming parties have always been hallmarked by gift-giving. And while today’s housewarming gifts tend to be things like glassware, charcuterie boards or books, this wasn’t always the case. The tradition … [read more]
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April 16th, 2021
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April 16th, 2021
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April 16th, 2021
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April 16th, 2021
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April 15th, 2021
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April 15th, 2021
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April 15th, 2021
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April 15th, 2021
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April 14th, 2021
Many homeowners don’t fully utilize their basements; some even ignore their basement altogether. Rather than being wasted space, a basement can be great for storage, working areas and recreation. Here … [read more]
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April 14th, 2021
Newly proposed rules from Canada’s financial regulator would tighten up the existing mortgage stress test by increasing the qualifying rate for uninsured mortgage loans. The proposal from the Office of … [read more]
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April 14th, 2021
The current furious pace of homebuyer activity, along with rapidly accelerating price increases seen since mid-2020, are unlikely to last into 2022. While the Canadian housing market’s strength was a … [read more]
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April 13th, 2021
The numbers and the anecdotal evidence are clear : while Metro Vancouver’s housing market has been on a surprising tear during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for foreign buyers looking … [read more]
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April 13th, 2021
Razor-thin inventory may be straining the housing market, but experts say the ongoing boom in home remodeling may be exacerbating the issue. “When the pandemic hit in mid-March, and the … [read more]
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April 13th, 2021
Vancouver, BC – April 13, 2021. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 15,073 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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