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]
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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April 13th, 2021
March was a record-setting month in Metro Vancouver with 5,708 sales, says the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). Sales surged by 126.1% year-over-year from 2,524 in March 2020, … [read more]
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April 12th, 2021
According to a 2018 Consumer Housing Report by Zillow, today’s buyer spends an average of four and a half months looking for a home before making an offer. That’s nearly … [read more]
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April 12th, 2021
We’ve all heard the Canadian real estate stories, especially in Greater Toronto. An agent lists a property below market value, and dozens of offers pour in. It eventually sells much … [read more]
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April 12th, 2021
By mid-way through March it was already clear that it was going to be a remarkable month for Vancouver region home sales. At mid-month, Dexter Realty’s Kevin Skipworth wrote that … [read more]
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April 10th, 2021
Installing beautifully designed and functional blinds can transform the interior of your home. Blinds are a highly durable window treatment option consisting of slats or vanes tied together, and able … [read more]
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April 7th, 2021
Buying your first home is one of the most adult purchases you will ever make in your entire life. It is a daunting yet magical experience to have a home … [read more]
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