October 25th, 2018
The vast majority (85%) of first-time buyers are spending the maximum they can possibly afford on their first home purchase, reveals a Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) survey released … [read more]
October 25th, 2018
In its latest data release, the Canadian Real Estate Association reported that residential sales across the nation fell by 0.4% month-over-month in September, the first decline since April. The slowdown … [read more]
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October 24th, 2018
The technological generation and virtual tours is upon us and this is more than prevalent in the housing and real estate market than any other today. Technology usage With a … [read more]
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October 24th, 2018
Canadian home sales took a slight dip in September, following a summer of gradual sales growth. So what happened? According to one economist, the rising interest rate environment will keep … [read more]
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October 24th, 2018
Canadian home sales took a tumble in September, inching back 0.4 percent from August and falling 8.9 percent from the same period last year. But according to one economist, sales … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2018
Finding your dream home is just one part of the home purchase process. The other part is finding a home loan that fits your needs and your budget. Let’s take … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2018
Three emerging factors are set to disrupt and transform the real estate market in the near future, according to a new report by Montréal-based real estate website Shupilov.com. Remote working … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2018
Stephen Brown of Capital Economics isn’t the first economist to predict this month that Vancouver home prices are entering a downward spiral, but he has bolstered the prediction with a … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2018
Here are some tips to touch up your home staging to increase your chances of an offer. It takes more than finding a realtor and posting a “For Sale” sign … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2018
Speculation by condominiums flipping is currently not a major factor in Vancouver and Toronto’s housing markets, according to a new report by Bloomberg. The publication gathered and analyzed data from … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2018
After a slow start to the year, Canadian home prices have been warming up for months. But does that mean that the market will gradually return to the record highs … [read more]
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October 21st, 2018
This year in home decor, green is really having a moment. Far from being a short-lived trend, however, this verdant color is definitely here to stay. Luckily for us, green … [read more]
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October 21st, 2018
A major Canadian home price index was flat in September, as strong figures from the Toronto market were levelled out by slower activity in Vancouver and Calgary. The Teranet-National Bank … [read more]
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October 21st, 2018
Buying a commercial property is similar to purchasing a residential property, but there are other things you’ll want to consider and invest in before moving forward. After all, there are … [read more]
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October 20th, 2018
Canada once dominated global housing price growth, but it seems that time has come and gone. After occupying top spots on Knight Frank’s global house price index for years, Canadian … [read more]
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October 19th, 2018
Extend the life of your porch or patio by transforming your favorite summer spot into a cozy retreat that’s perfect for enjoying autumn nights outdoors. As we welcome cooler temperatures … [read more]
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October 19th, 2018
I will be hosting an Open House on Sunday October 21st 2-4 pm at #304 – 5760 Hampton Place Vancouver. This is an opportunity to visit this spacious 1289 sqft, … [read more]
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October 19th, 2018
What happens if you aren’t happy with your real estate agent or broker? The answer might be in the listing agreement you signed. Other times, you may have to negotiate … [read more]
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October 19th, 2018
The correction sweeping through BC’s housing market showed no signs of ending last month, the latest numbers from the British Columbia Real Estate Association suggest. In September, 5,573 homes changed … [read more]
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October 18th, 2018
The real estate market is very volatile these days, but it is showing positive signs and is still growing at a steady pace. The ultra-luxury properties may not be as … [read more]
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October 18th, 2018
The process of selling a home can be stressful with offers falling through or offers coming in far below asking price. The home is one of the largest investments that … [read more]
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October 18th, 2018
Despite BC home sales taking a nosedive in September, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) stands by a previous assertion that the “downturn is largely behind us” and that … [read more]
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