July 11th, 2019
What happened : Latest measures reveal housing affordability easing slightly in Vancouver region What it means : Even with some easing affordability remains out of reach for most households in … [read more]
July 10th, 2019
Criticism is piling up for the federal government’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, set to kick off this September. Economic researchers, realtors and mortgage experts have all questioned the usefulness of … [read more]
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July 10th, 2019
We may have had a week of rain this past week, but believe it or not, summer is just around the corner! The local real estate market is starting to … [read more]
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July 10th, 2019
If a recession sweeps through North America, Canada would be hit harder than the US this time around — and it’s partly because of the economy’s overreliance on the housing … [read more]
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July 9th, 2019
Some industry experts are calling for another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. There are several possible developments — first and foremost, a global economic downturn — that could … [read more]
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July 9th, 2019
It’s long been known that many Millennials are struggling to afford homes in Canada’s priciest provinces. Now, new data from the nation’s statistical agency shows just what share of BC … [read more]
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July 9th, 2019
Vancouver’s condominium market has been a hotbed of activity and price growth over the past few years, but Simon Fraser University academic Andy Yan has just confirmed many hopeful home … [read more]
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July 8th, 2019
To succeed in marketing your real estate business, you must keep up with the latest trends. In order to stay competitive, it’s essential that your marketing effort abreast of the … [read more]
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July 8th, 2019
In the current slowing real estate market, it’s easy to read the headlines and imagine that sales are plummeting all over the region and it’s becoming a buyer’s market. But … [read more]
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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]
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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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