June 23rd, 2020
Housing affordability in Canada’s large urban centres improved in the first quarter of 2020. Although mortgage interest rates remained essentially unchanged from Q4 to 2019, an increase in income was … [read more]
June 23rd, 2020
Pent-up demand for homes in top markets like Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa might compensate for lower purchasing power amid mounting job losses, RE/MAX said in a new study. “Exceptionally low … [read more]
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June 23rd, 2020
Home sales have recovered significantly from the national market’s worst April reading in nearly 40 years, although the average sale price remained relatively steady, the Canadian Real Estate Association reported. … [read more]
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June 22nd, 2020
For many real estate professionals, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a complete shift in the way they conduct business. Most brokers and agents were relegated to their home, despite … [read more]
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June 22nd, 2020
A wave of pent up housing demand hit markets across Canada in May in an encouraging sign that buyers are returning after mostly keeping to the sidelines through April. May … [read more]
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June 22nd, 2020
In May the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price IndexTM was up 1.1% from the previous month, a rise equal to the average for May over the last 10 years. … [read more]
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June 21st, 2020
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June 21st, 2020
Whether you are trying to figure out queen or king bed dimensions for your master bedroom or picking out the right type of window treatment, choosing the perfect pieces for … [read more]
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June 21st, 2020
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June 21st, 2020
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June 21st, 2020
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June 20th, 2020
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June 20th, 2020
Ask any random person what their favorite season is, and you could bank on at least half of them being summer. Summer is one of the most fun and action-packed … [read more]
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June 20th, 2020
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June 20th, 2020
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June 20th, 2020
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June 19th, 2020
Selling your home without an agent is often an appealing idea because you can forego the commission rates. The major downside, however, is you lose out on all the important … [read more]
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June 19th, 2020
Strata corporation insurance rates have jumped about 40% across BC since last year, with deductibles sometimes leaping to triple-digit increases, the B.C. Financial Services Authority said June 16. “The current … [read more]
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June 19th, 2020
Average Canadian home prices are projected to fall 10 percent from their pre-pandemic levels as high unemployment, rent declines and mortgage payment struggles caused by COVID-19’s economic impacts take their … [read more]
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June 18th, 2020
Handy home repair people who keep their own houses in good shape might be surprised by the amount of math, muscle, and marketing involved in flipping houses. If you have … [read more]
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June 18th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to dampen home sales across Greater Vancouver and the rest of the province in May, according to BCREA data released June 15. The total dollar value … [read more]
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June 18th, 2020
Led by land sales and the multi-family rental sector, the total dollar value of commercial real estate transactions in the Lower Mainland soared to $2.15 billion in the first three … [read more]
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