November 3rd, 2019
Typing ‘kitchen work triangle’ into the search bar on Pinterest reveals a bevvy of primitively drawn floorplans labeled with so-called “rules” for adopting this age-old design concept. But Nikki Fisher-Gigault, … [read more]
November 3rd, 2019
The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping and the sun sets earlier every day — winter is upon us. As the weather outside gets colder, so does your home, … [read more]
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November 3rd, 2019
Fall is the best time for lawn care, so when it comes to planning your autumn projects, add these to the list. By the time fall comes along, and you’ve … [read more]
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November 2nd, 2019
As Canadians know best, wintery weather can hit at any point during the late months of the year and stick around until early April, but we’ve learned to work around … [read more]
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November 2nd, 2019
Have you found yourself falling out of love with the home you once adored? You aren’t alone. Take millennial homeowners, for example. A recent Bankrate poll says that 63 percent … [read more]
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November 2nd, 2019
Would-be investors in Canadian commercial real estate should begin considering markets beyond the usual hotspots of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, if recent trends south of the border are any indication. … [read more]
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November 1st, 2019
When you’re in the midst of a kitchen renovation — heating up yet another microwavable meal while surrounded by a thin layer of construction dust — it can be difficult … [read more]
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November 1st, 2019
I will be hosting Open Houses on Sunday Nov 3rd, 2:00-4:00 pm at 7130 & 7132 Kitchener St. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1986 sqft, a 3 … [read more]
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November 1st, 2019
In most cases, it makes sense to search for older things rather than their newer counterparts when you want to save money. This doesn’t, however, always hold true when it … [read more]
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November 1st, 2019
Home sales activity and average sale prices in Metro Vancouver are likely to increase over the next two years, according to a new forecast by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. … [read more]
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October 31st, 2019
There are few better things to invest in than real estate for growth potential. But not all real estate rentals are made the same. With the wrong investment house that’s … [read more]
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October 31st, 2019
Long before the stock market existed, before salt was considered as valuable as gold, and before humans first struck oil, the asset that was most sought after was land. Real … [read more]
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October 31st, 2019
Mission Record Avison Young reports that the Fraser Valley has become the Lower Mainland’s “most active industrial market,” with 105 sales worth $185 million in the first half of 2019. … [read more]
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October 30th, 2019
If you’re purchasing your first home, you’ve likely heard about home warranties during your research process. With so many other new components to learn along the way, you may think … [read more]
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October 30th, 2019
Home value growth is slowing compared to recent years, but that hasn’t made affording one any easier, especially for younger generations. A majority of home buyers (55%) make some sort … [read more]
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October 30th, 2019
Strong home sales activity in many of Canada’s largest markets has left housing analysts impressed — even those who have a track record of making bearish forecasts. In economist-speak, a … [read more]
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October 29th, 2019
As a landlord, you have certain responsibilities. One of the most important is to provide for your tenants’ safety. Not only do you have certain legal obligations, but safe tenants … [read more]
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October 29th, 2019
It’s no secret that the vast majority of Millennials are not Scrooge McDuck-level millionaires. They borrow money from their parents while scrimping and saving every nickel possible for a downpayment, … [read more]
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October 29th, 2019
Those who follow Vancouver housing trends even on a casual basis likely never thought they’d see the day when homebuyers wrested control of the market away from home sellers. Of … [read more]
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October 28th, 2019
In a recent column for HuffPost Canada, markets observer Daniel Tencer said that the lack of sufficient student housing supply is a major factor driving higher rent rates in Canada’s … [read more]
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October 28th, 2019
Are you planning to move? Is it going to be cold when you relocate? Here are four ideas to help make the home search process faster and more convenient during … [read more]
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October 28th, 2019
In September the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price IndexTM was up 0.1% from the month before. As in the three previous months, the gain was below the 21-year average … [read more]
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