September 29th, 2020
“It’s pent-up demand, bro – the market’s recovered” is one of the most common things I hear these days. Unfortunately, most people parroting the words don’t actually understand what they’re … [read more]
September 29th, 2020
The commercial leading indicator (CLI) from the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) plunged in the second quarter of 2020 to the second-lowest level since the financial crisis of 2009. The … [read more]
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September 28th, 2020
Whether you’re looking to buy a home or preparing a home for sale—or if you simply want to save money—then you should be looking for effective ways to reduce your … [read more]
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September 28th, 2020
Since 2016, the number of Canadians living alone has surpassed all other household sizes, accounting for 28% of the population at the time. Today, this number continues to grow as … [read more]
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September 28th, 2020
Canadian housing starts, led by a blazing construction pace in Ontario, accelerated to the highest level seen in 13 years in August. On a national level, starts reached 262,400 annualized … [read more]
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September 26th, 2020
If you are hoping to increase the value of your property, there are obviously many steps you can take to make that happen. But apart from ensuring the place is … [read more]
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September 25th, 2020
If 2020 has taught us anything—besides how to make a delicious batch of banana bread—it’s how to adapt. Over the past few months, we’ve learned how to turn our homes … [read more]
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September 25th, 2020
Real estate marketing has evolved as time goes on, incorporating new and emergent processes and technologies as they are developed. Today, as we squarely inhabit the 21st century and all … [read more]
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September 25th, 2020
Even with pandemic-induced shutdowns throwing a wrench into homebuilders’ project launch plans this spring, sales for new construction homes in the Vancouver region were up five percent in the first … [read more]
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September 24th, 2020
Becoming a landlord is one of the easiest ways to invest in real estate. If you have a little extra money, property prices in your area are low, and rent … [read more]
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September 24th, 2020
The Bank of Canada announced today that it would be keeping its mortgage-market influencing policy rate at the record low 0.25 percent level with no sign that it would increase … [read more]
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September 24th, 2020
A widely watched home price index tracking the Canadian housing market is firming up after posting weak results through June and July. The Teranet-National Bank Home Price Index recorded a … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2020
If you’re considering selling your house, you have to think about it from a buyer’s perspective. You may walk through the rooms and be reminded of all the happy times … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2020
Sales have rebounded and then some in housing markets across Canada this summer, defying even the best case recovery scenarios laid out by commentators in the earlier days of the … [read more]
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September 23rd, 2020
As of September 15th, there have been 1,755 homes sold in the Vancouver region, up 73 percent from the same period in 2019 and 145 percent from 2018. The result … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2020
Thinking about making a move? You might have added a foreclosure to your shortlist of properties to consider. As many state-wide foreclosure bans introduced during the pandemic expire this fall, … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2020
The pandemic has dealt a historic blow to Canada’s immigration system. Data published by the Association for Canadian Studies in August found that just 34,260 permanent residents were admitted to … [read more]
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September 22nd, 2020
The Composite index of resale home prices continued to rise in August. Indeed, 10 of the 11 markets were showing an increase in the month with the exception being a … [read more]
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September 21st, 2020
Whether you’re a seasoned real estate professional, or new to the industry, whether you’re using a rental as a primary form of income, or simply a passive revenue stream, property … [read more]
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September 21st, 2020
Well, after adjusting for seasonality, August 2020 was yet another all-time record for Canadian home sales! Together with July’s record, this summer has seen more homes trade hands via Canadian … [read more]
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September 21st, 2020
In August the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price IndexTM was up 0.6% from the previous month, a gain just short of the 22-year average of 0.7% for the month … [read more]
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September 19th, 2020
Getting the correct balance of nutrients in your garden soil is key to helping your vegetables, plants, and flowers thrive and grow all season long. However, your soil’s nutrients can … [read more]
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