July 27th, 2020
According to a 2013 survey conducted by usatoday.com, 40% of home buyers were ready to pay an extra cost of $1,400 for at least one fireplace. The percentage of buyers … [read more]
July 27th, 2020
Just Sold – 13505 Crestview Dr Surrey Bright and Spacious 2169 sqft home on 7432 sqft lot in a family-oriented neighbourhood. Features open concept living/dining/kitchen layout, cozy gas fireplaces. Renovation … [read more]
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July 27th, 2020
Canada’s widely-watched Teranet-National Bank House Price Index rose 0.7 percent in June over the previous month, an increase that National Bank economist Marc Pinsonneault called the “lowest June advance in … [read more]
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July 25th, 2020
If you are getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a night, then you are spending a third of your life in bed. If you aren’t getting that much sleep … [read more]
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July 25th, 2020
Although many associate cleaning with springtime, summer cleaning tasks deserve their time in the sun as well. With warmer temperatures and longer days ahead, there’s no better time to open … [read more]
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July 25th, 2020
As any savvy seller or realtor knows, home improvements don’t always pay off. However, lawn work is always worth your while because it boosts curb appeal. Plus, if a buyer … [read more]
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July 24th, 2020
Over the past few months, we have all been learning how to adapt to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of our social events or travel … [read more]
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July 24th, 2020
Canadian home prices are seeing considerable recovery recently, becoming a significant factor in keeping households liquid amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Bank of Canada. Slowing insolvency growth has … [read more]
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July 24th, 2020
The Vancouver housing market is on track for another strong performance in July as it continues to quickly shake off the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that caused home sales … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2020
Your home is many things. It’s a home base for your family : a tranquil place where you can relax and take shelter from life. It’s where you host friends … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2020
A surprisingly strong showing from the Canadian housing market in June is leading economists to swiftly revise their forecasts as homebuyers returned to the market in larger than anticipated numbers. … [read more]
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July 23rd, 2020
What happened : House prices across the country rose more slowly in June while repeat home sales plummeted, according to the latest Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index. Why … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2020
Are you in the market to buy a home? If so, then you may be trying to decide between new construction or purchasing an existing home. With your home being … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2020
Irrespective of the external variables impacting the global economy at this time, the resilience of the US real estate market is very much on show. A recent Reuters poll illustrated … [read more]
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July 22nd, 2020
In June the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price IndexTM was up 0.7% from the month before, a rise half the average for June over the previous 10 years and … [read more]
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July 21st, 2020
Real estate agents play an especially important role in the house selling and buying experience for their clients. The essential part of the job of a real estate agent is … [read more]
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July 21st, 2020
Purchasing a new home can be stressful even during the best of times. But navigating the process during a global pandemic is a whole new challenge. Buyers and sellers are … [read more]
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July 21st, 2020
Having endured severe losses in previous months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia’s housing market turned a corner in June. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) … [read more]
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July 20th, 2020
When I was 22 and working in a miserable cubicle, it occurred to me that if I had enough rental income, I could retire by 30. Life didn’t work out … [read more]
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July 20th, 2020
The British Columbia Real Estate Association and the province’s regulatory agencies have developed new guidelines for open houses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Real estate professionals need to … [read more]
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July 20th, 2020
Canada’s housing market came roaring back in June, with country-wide home sales tracked by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) returning to normal levels for the month. Toronto, Montreal and … [read more]
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July 19th, 2020
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