April 15th, 2019
There could be a spike in mortgage applications in the third quarter if a rate forecast from the British Columbia Real Estate Association is realized. The association’s economists are expecting … [read more]
April 15th, 2019
It’s been dubbed “the year of the incentive” by one real estate agency. While housing affordability remains top of mind for many Canadians, homebuilders in some of the country’s weaker … [read more]
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April 15th, 2019
The last three months of 2018 finally brought some improvement to housing affordability across Canada. After more than three years of declining affordability, RBC Economics says its measure shows widespread … [read more]
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April 15th, 2019
Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2019. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,707 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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April 14th, 2019
Remodeling your bathroom is one of the best things you can do to add value to your home. However, undertaking this process is anything but simple. There are so many … [read more]
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April 14th, 2019
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April 14th, 2019
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April 14th, 2019
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April 14th, 2019
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April 14th, 2019
Waking up your lawn can be challenging, and there is added pressure if you want to put a home on the market. Early spring is one of the best times … [read more]
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April 13th, 2019
When it comes to home renovations, ‘as seen on TV’ isn’t always reality. Home reno shows on HGTV and other networks often receive products and materials for free or at … [read more]
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April 13th, 2019
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April 13th, 2019
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April 13th, 2019
Feng shui has long been used to balance the energy in one’s home to provide better chances at succeeding in multiple spheres of life. Dating back to around 4,000 BC, … [read more]
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April 13th, 2019
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April 13th, 2019
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April 12th, 2019
I used to think I had a pretty good understanding of mortgages — you contribute a downpayment (a minimum of five percent of the property value if you’re in Canada) … [read more]
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April 12th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sat April 3rd 2-4 pm at 7580 4th St Burnaby. This is an opportunity to visit this renovated, functional 2406 sqft, a … [read more]
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April 12th, 2019
Increases in BC real estate prices have been so large that the value of 2018’s top 100 real estate deals in the province (biv.com/lists) jumped 61.1% to an average of … [read more]
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April 12th, 2019
The real estate market was as cold as the weather in February – all in terms of housing starts, home prices and sales. Housing Starts The annual pace of housing … [read more]
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April 11th, 2019
Selling a home in today’s market means getting a home inspection. In fact, only five percent of home purchases go through without a thorough check. This is typically paid for … [read more]
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April 11th, 2019
When buying your first home, it’s expected that you’ll view a variety of houses to find the one that best fits your needs. Mortgages are no different — having an … [read more]
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