April 22nd, 2019
Two years into its Housing Vancouver strategy, the city said it is making steady progress towards delivering 72,000 new housing units by 2027. “Overall we’re moving towards the 10-year targets, … [read more]
April 21st, 2019
Buying a home is both exciting and stressful. After all, you want to find a place that suits your living needs and is in great condition. One of the biggest … [read more]
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April 21st, 2019
Household income growth is grinding to a halt in Canada, and that’s bad news for future economic growth as a whole and the housing market in particular, suggests a recent … [read more]
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April 21st, 2019
Underscoring just how tight the Vancouver housing market is, the British Columbia city was ranked the second least affordable city in North America. According to real estate site Zoocasa, Vancouver … [read more]
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April 20th, 2019
Whether your overgrown starter home needs an extension or you want to add luxury upgrades to your basic bathroom, a remodel can give you the home you want using the … [read more]
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April 20th, 2019
Home shopping season is quickly approaching, which means home sellers are busy cleaning, painting, decluttering, landscaping and deciding which other projects might reap the greatest reward given limited time and … [read more]
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April 20th, 2019
The price of an average home in Canada increased by just 2.7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2019 – a sign that the housing market may experience significant slowdown … [read more]
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April 19th, 2019
Homes are becoming smarter, thanks to integration with modern technologies. Things like smart garage door openers, smart locks and smart thermostats headline the upgrades, with many other options waiting in … [read more]
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April 19th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday April 21st, 2-4 pm at 4458 Hurst St Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this brand new, gorgeous 1858 sqft, … [read more]
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April 19th, 2019
Hosting an open house is a great way to showcase a property to potential buyers, and your real estate agent will likely recommend holding one early on in the marketing … [read more]
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April 19th, 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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April 19th, 2019
It’s the kind of hangover no amount of water or rest can remedy. Canada’s housing market is feeling the “hangover” effects from last year’s correction, says the CEO of a … [read more]
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April 18th, 2019
Whether you’re a financially-savvy real estate buyer or a newcomer to the market, there are things you must do when planning your home investment. Many real estate brokers say, ‘Get … [read more]
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April 18th, 2019
The new First Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) announced in the recent Federal Budget has come under fire for its income and purchase price caps, prompting Canada Mortgage and Housing … [read more]
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April 18th, 2019
Homes sales in the region have dipped to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades — in fact, the same year the World’s Fair (aka Expo) was in … [read more]
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April 17th, 2019
While B-20 substantially cooled Canada’s residential real estate market, it’s proven a boon for the commercial sector. “On the commercial front, we’re seeing a lot more activity on buildings of … [read more]
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April 17th, 2019
Becoming a homeowner is a milestone in the life of any adult. Making the jump from renting to owning represents an important step on the road to financial security, and … [read more]
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April 17th, 2019
The Canadian economy was firing on all cylinders in January, posting its strongest monthly growth in the better part of a year – but that’s not likely to continue, says … [read more]
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April 16th, 2019
It’s no secret that first-time buyers have it tough in the current Canadian housing market. The homebuying process is fraught with confusing guidelines, financial prodding, and, occasionally, rejection. For Canada’s … [read more]
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April 16th, 2019
Starting the home buying journey is a very exciting time. Heck, you probably feel like a kid in a candy store! Whilst that’s a good thing, this probably also means … [read more]
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April 16th, 2019
BC home sales may have sharply declined since new mortgage rules were introduced last year, but lower mortgage rates are going to provide a shot in the arm for the … [read more]
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April 16th, 2019
Total Greater Vancouver home sales dropped 31.6% year-over-year in March, according to new data from the British Columbia Real Estate Association. A total of 1,745 units changed hands in the … [read more]
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