May 7th, 2019
The country’s real estate market showed some signs of recovery in March; although home prices were still down, home sales and new home builds went up. Housing Starts The annual … [read more]
May 6th, 2019
Time and time again I hear the horror stories about homebuyers working directly with the listing agent as opposed to hiring their own agent when writing purchase offers. The reason … [read more]
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May 6th, 2019
Between squirreling a downpayment away, setting aside the dough for mortgage payments each month and being on the hook for repairs — we all know buying a house is expensive. … [read more]
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May 6th, 2019
Central 1 Credit Union predicts Lower Mainland home prices are going to fall another 5 percent before bottoming out as the beleaguered market continues to correct. “While the economy is … [read more]
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May 6th, 2019
The mortgage stress test isn’t just holding back Canadian home price growth and sales — it’s leading to declines in Canada’s most expensive market. Plummeting sales and home prices across … [read more]
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May 5th, 2019
The heart of the home is the kitchen—and buyers are eager to fork over for a showpiece. According to an analysis conducted recently by Zillow, adding commercial-grade features to the … [read more]
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May 5th, 2019
Vancouver real estate investment volume is shrinking due to perceived instabilities in the market’s regulatory regime, according to CBRE Ltd. The successive introduction of new regulations that target foreigners has … [read more]
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May 5th, 2019
Homes with great curb appeal typically have a well-maintained yard. Taking the time and energy to create a beautiful garden is the best way to bring the best offer. Draw … [read more]
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May 4th, 2019
When real estate markets heat up, home buyers get desperate. This desperation often leads them to relax their standards especially when it comes to inspection issues. This is completely understandable … [read more]
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May 4th, 2019
Did you know that internationally, Vancouver is the 3rd best city for quality of living? If you’re a millennial looking for the right place to live, then Vancouver should be … [read more]
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May 4th, 2019
The new BC speculation and vacancy tax – which for 2018 is based on a tax rate of 0.5% of a home’s assessed value – was designed to target domestic … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2019
Do you know what’s more stressful than losing a game for the 20th time? Moving! Now, don’t get me wrong, I love moving to a different place to experience new … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sat/Sunday May 4th/5th 2-4 pm at 6833 Dow Ave Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this 2014 sqft a 5 bdrm … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2019
Spring is all about new beginnings, which is likely one of the reasons why those first few weeks of fabulous sunshine and longer days trigger more potential buyers to start … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2019
Following a frosty February, Canadian home sales inched up in March and one of Canada’s biggest banks expects the market to continue picking up speed. “We continue to believe that … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2019
SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley real estate market experienced its second slowest April in ten years and yet sales of certain property types and price ranges remain solid. The … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2019
Some BC developers aren’t prepared for an extended Vancouver housing downturn, and that’s creating increased risk for the market, a local realtor and industry commentator warns. “I think the 2008 … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2019
Prices will double Ten consecutive months of declines in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s benchmark home price have brought the figure down 7.5% since last May to $1,011,200. … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2019
The spring season is not expected to provide much relief for Canada’s challenged housing market. RBC Economics sees a continuation of the weakened demand resulting from a cocktail of negatives … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2019
Decreased demand continues to allow the supply of homes for sale to accumulate across the Metro Vancouver housing market. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential … [read more]
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May 1st, 2019
Purchasing a home often comes with a hefty price tag, but a surprising new report from Zillow shows that it costs a pretty penny to sell a home as well. … [read more]
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May 1st, 2019
Are you a millennial who is ready and excited about buying a home? Great! But are you really ready? Are you sure? Buying a home isn’t something you’ve probably done … [read more]
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