November 26th, 2018
When the Bank of Canada decides to hike interest rates, the impact of the move tends to peak six quarters after the fact. But, according to one economist, the effect … [read more]
November 26th, 2018
Canadian home sales fell 1.6 percent month-over-month in October, the second month of falling activity for the housing market. Previously well performing markets saw sales declines, including a 2.9 percent … [read more]
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November 25th, 2018
The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones, and for many, this means traveling. There are certain precautions you should take whenever you leave your home for … [read more]
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November 25th, 2018
Vancouver is facing an office space crunch with declining vacancy rates and rising lease rates. While more supply is on the way, some are concerned that the lack of available … [read more]
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November 25th, 2018
National home sales in Canada fell by 1.6% between September and October 2018 and by 3.7% year on year while prices fell by 1.5% to $496,800 on an annual basis, … [read more]
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November 24th, 2018
The holiday season is the time of year that old friends reunite, and distant family members come back to spend a few days reminiscing and celebrating together. Preparing the home … [read more]
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November 24th, 2018
The affordability crunch in Vancouver has pushed rental apartments and condo units to the fore as the budget choice for young families – but if it were up to the … [read more]
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November 24th, 2018
While the fall season generally brings with it a boost to Canadian home prices, last month appeared to be an exception. The Teranet-National Bank Composite National House Price Index fell … [read more]
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November 23rd, 2018
Studies have shown that we, as people make decisions on everyone we first meet within the first couple of seconds; the same definitely applies in real estate, so first impressions … [read more]
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November 23rd, 2018
A series of policy changes has cooled Canadian home price growth, while eating into the budgets of would-be homebuyers. The Bank of Canada hiked the overnight rate to 1.75 percent … [read more]
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November 23rd, 2018
While there have been plenty of predictions about where the Canadian housing market might be headed in the new year, it’s important to take stock of where activity levels stand … [read more]
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November 22nd, 2018
Owning a home is the American dream. Nearly everyone yearns for a beautiful home on their own patch of land, complete with a white picket fence. If a home purchase … [read more]
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November 22nd, 2018
Faced with higher interest rates and tougher mortgage qualification rules, many Canadians have turned to the new condo market as a more affordable shot at homeownership. One property type that … [read more]
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November 21st, 2018
Single homeownership is not a good investment, according to Forbes. Even though there are a number of benefits, like a quick increase in wealth, there are also risks. But if … [read more]
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November 21st, 2018
According to survey conducted by Century 21, Greater Vancouver comes up on top as Canada’s most expensive metropolitan area to buy a home. Vancouver has eight neighbourhoods in Canada’s top … [read more]
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November 21st, 2018
While Canadian home sales have been inching up month-over-month, they have remained firmly below 2017-levels all year. And, according to a new note from BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic, that’s … [read more]
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November 20th, 2018
When it comes to real estate investing, it’s important not to become emotionally involved in a deal. You should have a checklist to make sure you’ve thoroughly gone through all … [read more]
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November 20th, 2018
It’s no secret that real estate affordability continues to be a top concern in BC, and nowhere is this more obvious than in Canada’s priciest city of Vancouver. And a … [read more]
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November 20th, 2018
Brighter days are ahead for BC’s housing market. At least that’s what the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) is saying in a new forecast. The association predicts that resale … [read more]
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November 19th, 2018
Investment—sounds tiring and stressful, isn’t it? However, unbeknownst to many, investments do not really require a Harvard education to pull off. It just takes a good and sufficient understanding of … [read more]
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November 19th, 2018
While Canadian home price growth has slowed in recent months, there are still plenty of markets that remain unaffordable to the average home buyer. Even within the relatively more-affordable condo … [read more]
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November 19th, 2018
The Canadian housing market will see activity moderate over the next two years, according to the latest forecast from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal housing organization … [read more]
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