March 14th, 2019
If you’ve ever nervously watched water drip from your apartment ceiling, or have nearly set your oven ablaze by neglecting a tray of chicken fingers, you’ve probably found comfort in … [read more]
March 14th, 2019
Higher interest rates, tougher mortgage rules, and special taxes against foreign homebuyers and speculators aren’t the only headwinds cooling some of Canada’s major housing markets this winter. Toronto and Vancouver … [read more]
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March 13th, 2019
Millennials, that large generation that was born between the early 1980s and the mid- to late-1990s, lag behind other age groups in homeownership. A recent report from the Urban Institute … [read more]
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March 13th, 2019
Asking for a friend — if you’re a 29-year-old writer with minimal savings and a monthly rent in Toronto that is nearly half of your income (plus you’re saddled with … [read more]
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March 13th, 2019
The benchmark price of a Metro Vancouver home broke the $1-million barrier in summer 2017 and hasn’t dipped below it since — but that may soon change if housing-supply levels … [read more]
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March 13th, 2019
Vancouver, BC – March 13, 2019. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,533 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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March 12th, 2019
Selling a House For Sale By Owner Is it true that selling a home without a real estate agent can cost you money? Many homeowners think that selling a house … [read more]
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March 12th, 2019
Money and family can be a tricky combo to manage, especially when comes to one of life’s most expensive purchases — buying your first home. As tougher mortgage rules and … [read more]
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March 12th, 2019
An economist with one of Canada’s biggest banks says the country’s real estate market is “set for a slog” this year, but nothing worse. TD Senior Economist Brian DePratto outlines … [read more]
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March 11th, 2019
Real estate lead generation is a major component of any realty business. Working in the real estate industry requires you to source leads to generate as much business as possible, … [read more]
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March 11th, 2019
Condo supply in the country’s largest markets might see significant increases in the near future, but on the whole, young professionals and starting families will still prefer single-detached homes, a … [read more]
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March 11th, 2019
British Columbia’s moderating housing market will have a domino effect of overall weakness in the provincial economy, the Conference Board of Canada predicted in its study released last week. Some … [read more]
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March 10th, 2019
Most of us move homes every 5-10 years but many stay put for decades. If you haven’t moved in a while, switching rooms is a great way to declutter & … [read more]
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March 10th, 2019
Property maintenance is vital for you personally should you be proud of your current home and desire to offer a good effect of one’s home for you to passers-through and, … [read more]
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March 9th, 2019
Of Canada’s largest sectors, it was e-commerce that accounted for much of the demand for Vancouver’s commercial and industrial space, according to CBRE Ltd. Specifically, the market’s warehouse spaces attracted … [read more]
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March 8th, 2019
Whether you’re looking to invest in simple updates or a complete kitchen renovation, you can’t go wrong incorporating the latest design trends to enjoy now as well as boost your … [read more]
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March 8th, 2019
Just Sold #1003 – 838 Agnes St New Westminster. Popular Westminster Towers – located in the heart of the city’s new Downtown NW Waterfront district. Bright and cozy SE 1 … [read more]
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March 8th, 2019
Despite having the highest home prices in Canada, rising lending costs and plunging home sales, Metro Vancouver mortgage holders have the lowest mortgage delinquency rate in the country, according to … [read more]
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March 8th, 2019
Metro Vancouver’s housing market is still going downhill. A newly released monthly report by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) indicates February 2019’s home sales were 42.5% below … [read more]
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March 7th, 2019
Housing affordability may be top of mind for many Canadians, but Canada still ranks high for homeownership internationally, suggests RBC, and any government steps to further improve it should focus … [read more]
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March 7th, 2019
You may still see snow and below freezing temperatures outside your picture window but soon flittering birds, longer warmer days, and “For Sale” signs on green lawns will boldly say … [read more]
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March 7th, 2019
A total of 1,484 home sales took place across the Metro Vancouver region in February, which is down 32.8% year-over-year and is 42.5% below the 10-year average for the month … [read more]
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