January 10th, 2019
Notaries across British Columbia saw “an overall decrease in first-time buyers in most regions of the province” in 2018, according to the Society of Notaries Public of BC. What the … [read more]
January 10th, 2019
There are a surprising number of ways in which you can revive the beauty of your home and not all of them need to cost a fortune. In fact, some … [read more]
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January 10th, 2019
Reality check By the time you read this, most property owners will know what the BC Assessment Authority thinks their property is worth – or was worth, as of the … [read more]
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January 9th, 2019
Buying a home is a major investment and the largest financial transaction most people will make in their lives. In addition to the purchase price, interest rates, and condo fees, … [read more]
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January 9th, 2019
The “policy-driven” slump in Metro Vancouver’s housing market will be savage, short and shallow, say real estate analysts and the Central 1 Credit Union forecast. But without a change in … [read more]
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January 9th, 2019
Market watchers say 2019 could be the year to buy a house or condo for less in BC, thanks to increased supply and regulatory measures that have combined to suppress … [read more]
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January 8th, 2019
How much does it cost each year to maintain your apartment? For apartment owners, that answer contains two elements : what you pay to buy the place and what you … [read more]
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January 8th, 2019
2019 is right around the corner, so it’s time to get familiar with coming trends: here are 21 real estate marketing ideas that are likely to dominate next year. Familiarize … [read more]
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January 8th, 2019
The Conference Board of Canada predicts Canadian economic growth is set to slow next year, and the country’s cooling housing market is playing a part. “Household spending is slowing due … [read more]
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January 7th, 2019
The idea of love at first sight is normally applied to human relationships, but the concept is also true for house hunters, according to a new survey published by home … [read more]
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January 7th, 2019
You’d have to go back to the year 1990 to find the last time Canadian homes were so unaffordable for the typical buyer, leading one of the country’s biggest banks … [read more]
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January 7th, 2019
Rising interest rates are limiting access to mortgage financing and negatively impacting home buyer sentiment in Canada going into 2019, according to the latest forecast from estate agents. At the … [read more]
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January 6th, 2019
Prices for prime waterfront properties around the world are on average 40% higher than comparable properties inland, new research has found. Harbour side properties command the highest premium at 59.1% … [read more]
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January 6th, 2019
Canadians today are having to spend the highest share of their disposable incomes on mortgage payments since the early-’90s, when the market was reeling from a collapse in prices. That … [read more]
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January 6th, 2019
Access to affordable housing dominated the conversation in British Columbia in 2018, with residents aged 18 to 34 beginning to doubt the ability of elected officials to get a grip … [read more]
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January 6th, 2019
Once summer is over, the temperature drops, leaves start falling and winter is once again on the horizon. It’s a good time to be doing some maintenance both inside and … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
For many people, the first few hours after a move are a stressful time. There’s so much to do that it can be hard to even figure out where to … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
As Vancouver’s vacancy rate for office space remains among North America’s lowest, there’s growing appetite for strata office developments in the city. Driven primarily by low downtown vacancies and, consequently, … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
The Canadian Real Estate Association predicts home sales in Canada in 2019 are going to sink to a nine-year low in a forecast released this week. “While economic and demographic … [read more]
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January 5th, 2019
Winter is coming. Whether you live on the coast or in an area that gets blanketed in white for months of the year, it’s time to prep. Sure, your winter … [read more]
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January 4th, 2019
Self-care is trending. But it’s not just another hot topic that will be here today and gone tomorrow. Taking care of ourselves is, perhaps, more essential than ever. In our … [read more]
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January 4th, 2019
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday January 6th 2-4 pm at The Woodcroft Estate #1204 – 2016 Fullerton Ave. This is an opportunity to visit this fully … [read more]
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