August 29th, 2019
Homes sales across Canada rose for the fifth consecutive month and recorded a double-digit increase compared to a year ago in part aided by interest rates, according to the Canadian … [read more]
August 28th, 2019
While Metro Vancouver’s residential sector struggles, its commercial real estate market is holding firm, with vacancy rates extremely low, according to a monthly analysis by commercial market intelligence company CoStar … [read more]
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August 28th, 2019
Selling a home is a mammoth task that requires you to make huge decisions, spend money, and put in significant time and effort. If you’re looking to get top dollar … [read more]
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August 28th, 2019
In the throes of a housing correction, British Columbia’s Lower Mainland might be witnessing the beginnings of recovery. According to an economic outlook report from Central 1 Credit Union, the … [read more]
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August 27th, 2019
While residential market activity in Vancouver is markedly slower than in years past, the commercial sector is on fire. “There’s a significant amount of commercial activity going on within Metro … [read more]
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August 27th, 2019
Selling your home without fixing it up first presents potential challenges for some homeowners. For others, it may open up different opportunities. Selling a house “as-is” can be a good … [read more]
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August 27th, 2019
There are signs that Canada’s housing market is about to get hotter. At least that’s what Capital Economics, a UK-headquartered economic-research firm, is suggesting. In a recent report, Stephen Brown, … [read more]
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August 26th, 2019
A slowdown in residential construction investment will be a drag on the BC economy over the next year or two, but this will be offset by a boom in non-residential … [read more]
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August 26th, 2019
From decluttering to capturing striking photos to simply changing lightbulbs, there are countless easy ways to get your house noticed on the market. Check out these tips and tricks to … [read more]
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August 26th, 2019
In July the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price IndexTM was up 0.7% from the month before. As in the two previous months, the gain was not really a sign … [read more]
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August 25th, 2019
When you’re renovating your home, you already have a checklist of items to complete. And if you bought a fixer-upper, it’s probably an extensive list. However, there are other tasks … [read more]
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August 25th, 2019
Mounting economic headwinds are contributing to slower prime property price growth in key cities around the world and leading policymakers in developed and emerging markets alike to cut interest rates. … [read more]
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August 25th, 2019
My mom insisted we go outside and play every day, no matter what the weather. We might have grumbled about it on cold and rainy days, but once we were … [read more]
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August 24th, 2019
We all love “shiny and new” — and newly-built single-family homes are downright irresistible. And when the existing home inventory is limited, and consumers have confidence in the market, a … [read more]
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August 24th, 2019
Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest decisions. It can also be one of the most stressful. Knowing what types of mortgages are available can help you make … [read more]
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August 24th, 2019
With home sales making a significant year-over-year jump in the Lower Mainland in July, residential transactions for the whole of BC followed suit, according to stats released August 13 by … [read more]
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August 23rd, 2019
Moving is never easy, but when you have to move quickly, it can feel like a much more difficult task. With that in mind, we’ve brought you four tips on … [read more]
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August 23rd, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House (by appt) on Sunday August 25th, 2:00-4:00 pm at #1400 – 4830 Bennett St. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1092 … [read more]
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August 23rd, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Saturday August 24th, 2:00-4:00 pm at 7130 Kitchener St. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1986 sqft, a 3 bdrm … [read more]
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August 23rd, 2019
Analysts keep using the s-word to describe the Canadian housing market. No, not that word. Housing analysts are calling attention to the market’s stability. Case in point : the latest … [read more]
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August 23rd, 2019
Taking a quick look at Greater Vancouver’s detached-home market last month, you might have the creeping sensation that the market is at risk of overheating (yet again). After all, as … [read more]
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August 22nd, 2019
Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Home Mortgage Early When you buy your first home, you soon learn that life is all about making the right financial decisions. Everything … [read more]
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