January 20th, 2021
Home sales in many Canadian markets broke records in December while prices soared as supply couldn’t keep up with robust demand. Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal all saw … [read more]
January 19th, 2021
Buyers and sellers often think the negotiations are complete as soon as both parties sign the purchase agreement. The fact is that another round of negotiations is frequently needed after … [read more]
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January 19th, 2021
Vancouver-based Central 1 Credit Union is among those forecasting that the “exceptionally strong” 2020 housing market in B.C. will continue to surge, with average prices rising 5.6% in 2021 and … [read more]
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January 19th, 2021
A record-breaking number of transactions in December was more than enough to seal the deal for 2020 on its path to becoming the best year for Canadian home sales on … [read more]
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January 19th, 2021
Vancouverites can be forgiven if 2020 seemed a little familiar. The Vancouver real estate market closed the year looking very much like it did three to five years ago, as … [read more]
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January 18th, 2021
Staging a condo with the help of a professional can yield a 200-600% return on the money spent hiring them. “It’s money well spent,” Norman Xu, head of the Norman … [read more]
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January 18th, 2021
Back in March of this year, the real estate market looked to be headed into a steep decline as COVID-19 began to spread. The pandemic has certainly affected every industry … [read more]
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January 18th, 2021
A record month for home sales in December closed out a remarkable year for BC real estate. The latest data from the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) shows that sales … [read more]
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January 18th, 2021
Despite the tighter measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Vancouver home buyers scooped up a record number of properties during what’s typically a quiet period for housing … [read more]
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January 16th, 2021
Just Listed – #305 & #306 – 8988 Fraserton Court Burnaby Eagles Landing Business Park • This top floor, corner unit is ready for occupancy, features bright and spacious 2782 … [read more]
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January 16th, 2021
There are not many things quite as stressful as moving into a new home. First, you have to deal with the physical hassle of packing and moving, and then learn … [read more]
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January 15th, 2021
Just Listed – 7629 Clayton Ave Burnaby Executive European-built estate situated on 75×201 lot in Buckingham/Deer Lake prestigious neighbourhood, surrounded by lush, tranquil greenspace. Grand foyer warmly welcomes you home, … [read more]
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January 14th, 2021
Just Listed – 1623 Augusta Ave Burnaby Welcome to The Cameray Place – 1578 sqft, 3 BR executive-style townhome set in an established Burnaby North neighbourhood. Features tiled entry, engineered … [read more]
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January 14th, 2021
Vancouver, BC – January 13, 2021. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 93,953 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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January 13th, 2021
How to Prepare for A Buyer’s Home Inspection Even when you have a buyer and are happy with the offer they’ve made, your home isn’t sold yet. Before you can … [read more]
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January 13th, 2021
As first-time homebuyers begin the tedious, complicated journey into homeownership, many find themselves overwhelmed and defeated by long to-do lists. Finding a home within a limited budget, scrounging for down … [read more]
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January 13th, 2021
Unlike many British Columbians, home sales did not take a break over the holidays in Metro Vancouver. Residential sales surged 53.4% year over year last month to a hit a … [read more]
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January 12th, 2021
When you buy a new home, you might be surprised to find how quickly all of the various fees associated with the home purchase add up. One of the biggest … [read more]
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January 12th, 2021
During a buyer’s market is when most experts will recommend you buy real estate. A buyer’s market is when there are more properties for sale than prospective buyers, and sellers … [read more]
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January 12th, 2021
A Royal LePage housing market forecast for 2021 has the Vancouver region pegged for the second-highest home price increase out of the nine major Canadian cities included. The real estate … [read more]
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January 11th, 2021
With Millennials now coming of age in the workforce and baby boomers set to retire, they are said to represent the most rapidly expanding consumer base in the U.S. alone. … [read more]
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January 11th, 2021
Following 2020’s V-shaped recovery, the BC housing market is set to see strong homebuyer demand carry over into 2021. This high demand for housing coupled with low inventory will push … [read more]
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