July 8th, 2019
We all know that real estate prices in Metro Vancouver have increased significantly over the past decade or so, but how does that growth compare with other North American cities? … [read more]
July 7th, 2019
For many potential homebuyers, it’s hard not to fantasize about owning a dreamy summer home this time of year. With that in mind, lets look at five tips for agents … [read more]
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July 7th, 2019
The real estate market may have seen a slowdown in BC’s major cities, but the pressure on housing affordability has barely eased, according to RBC’s latest quarterly affordability report. Taking … [read more]
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July 7th, 2019
The sale price premium of waterfront property is currently at 36%, which is lower than the 54% it was in 2012 and the 41% average over the past couple of … [read more]
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July 6th, 2019
Maybe you’re thinking about renovating your home before listing it for sale on the Nanaimo real estate market. Or perhaps you plan on staying where you are because the location … [read more]
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July 6th, 2019
Most experts anticipate that the next time the Bank of Canada adjusts its policy rate, it’ll make a cut. So suggests a recent survey of 14 economic researchers, who financial-comparison … [read more]
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July 6th, 2019
SURREY, BC – Last month’s property sales in the Fraser Valley were 29.3% below the 10-year sales average for June and were the second lowest total for the month since … [read more]
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July 6th, 2019
Commercial real estate sales in the Lower Mainland declined in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019 compared to the active market experienced across the region last year. There were 318 … [read more]
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July 5th, 2019
You may hear about all of the benefits of investing in apartments but is it right for you? While there are a lot of different options for making money that … [read more]
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July 5th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday July 7th, 2-4 pm at 1605 Augusta Ave Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this well-designed 1424 sqft, a 2 … [read more]
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July 5th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Saturday July 6th, 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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July 5th, 2019
Asking the right questions when shopping for a mortgage is crucial and failing to do so could cost you thousands. However, the first question you need to ask yourself is … [read more]
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July 5th, 2019
roryc National real estate sales continued to improve in May, inching closer to the historical norm. That’s put upward pressure on home prices and has also prompted the Canadian Real … [read more]
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July 4th, 2019
Buying a home is difficult enough as is — but when you add kids to the equation, finding the ‘right’ home becomes an even more daunting task. A recent study … [read more]
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July 4th, 2019
The co-founder of a popular Canadian rate-comparison website says the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive falls short of helping those it is targeted toward to begin … [read more]
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July 4th, 2019
The worst may be over for western Canadian real estate, a report from one of Canada’s biggest banks suggests. Alberta and BC have struggled in recent years as the former … [read more]
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July 4th, 2019
After a brief jump in sales activity in May, June’s residential resale transactions across Metro Vancouver barely passed the 2,000 mark, according to statistics released July 3 by the Real … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2019
It’s rare that a person can put a home on the market without doing any work. While you might have been concentrating on the big changes before you put the … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2019
The Metro Vancouver real estate market may have slowed down over the past 18 months, but that doesn’t mean the dreaded bidding war is dead. According to a survey released … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2019
Just Listed – 1605 Augusta Ave Burnaby A Hidden Gem – A well-designed townhome situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in a very desirable neighbourhood. This 2 bdrm, 1424 sqft end-unit … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2019
With the decline of the average BC home sale price seeming to flatten out in the latest monthly figures, the BC Real Estate Association is now forecasting that the average … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2019
With home buyer demand below long-term historical averages in June, the supply of homes for sale continued to accumulate in Metro Vancouver. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) … [read more]
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