December 15th, 2020
Remember life pre-pandemic lock down before your dining room morphed into your zoom room, office, workstation and study hall.? Thanks to your new work-at-home lifestyle, files and papers found a … [read more]
December 15th, 2020
Investors must be chomping at the bit to scoop up downtown resale condos in what’s become a buyer’s market with historically low interest rates, but what kind of mortgage makes … [read more]
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December 15th, 2020
Urban condo markets in the Toronto and Vancouver region have seen their fortunes reversed most dramatically during the pandemic thus far. While single-family home sales and prices have recovered and … [read more]
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December 14th, 2020
The world of technology has brought many benefits to homeowners. From high-tech security systems that protect your home to smart thermostats that can learn your patterns and anticipate your heating … [read more]
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December 14th, 2020
2020 has been a tumultuous year, and this has significantly affected the real estate market. With 2021 fast approaching, the housing market remains in a tricky situation because of the … [read more]
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December 14th, 2020
Vancouver, BC – December 14, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 9,416 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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December 14th, 2020
The Empty Homes Tax played a pivotal role increasing condo units in Metro Vancouver’s long-term rental housing pool by 18.9% in 2019, according to a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation … [read more]
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December 12th, 2020
You never expect a tragedy to strike, but they happen every day. It is often spontaneous and could happen to anybody. Of course, tragedy is a lot worse when you … [read more]
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December 9th, 2020
When you’re selling a house, it’s not as simple as listing it on Facebook and waiting for buyers to come flocking to you. One of the most important steps you’ll … [read more]
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December 9th, 2020
This year, no one could predict what would lie ahead for the housing market during the novel Coronavirus pandemic that spread across the globe like wildfire. For many, Canadians lost … [read more]
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December 9th, 2020
Home sales in Canada’s three largest cities surged last month, but RBC anticipates softening in the next few months. “Aside from some bumps in downtown condo markets, this summer’s broad … [read more]
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December 8th, 2020
Most real estate professionals agree that a home’s kitchen and bathroom are two of the biggest selling points for homebuyers. However, even if you’re not planning to sell your home … [read more]
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December 8th, 2020
‘Tis the season to be festive and jolly, but if your home is on the market, it’s also the season to sell. Selling a home at this time of year … [read more]
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December 8th, 2020
Uncertainty is a dominant theme going into 2021, according to a new report from PwC, but there are some sure bets. According to PwC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2021 … [read more]
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December 8th, 2020
Home construction across British Columbia slowed down for the second straight month in October, with builder activity resembling 2020’s low point in April. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) … [read more]
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December 7th, 2020
Today, most homeowners still acquire properties through a mortgage loan. Studies show that over three-quarters of home purchase applications are approved. That leaves around 25% faulty and erroneous ones. The … [read more]
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December 7th, 2020
Whether you’re in the market for a good home or are interested in selling, this year has shown an insanely high demand for new homes across the country. If you … [read more]
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December 7th, 2020
Downtown condo markets in Canada’s biggest cities are in for a tough final stretch of 2020 and there’s little reason to believe that fortunes will shift quickly in early 2021. … [read more]
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December 5th, 2020
The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) rebounded in the third quarter of 2020 from 122.3 to 136.9, representing the first increase after four consecutive quarterly declines. It was the largest … [read more]
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December 5th, 2020
Has your garage been left abandoned and unloved for far too long? You’re not alone. A home organization study from Moen found that the garage was the most cluttered space … [read more]
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December 4th, 2020
All of us invest in something. Technically, investing means expanding your money, time, and effort on something with an expectation of a profit, return, or benefit. It depends on what … [read more]
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December 4th, 2020
The biggest risk to Canada’s housing market in the near-term is new lockdowns in big cities that have seen COVID-19 infections surge in recent weeks. According to an economist with … [read more]
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