September 10th, 2018
The Canadian housing market is facing significant headwinds heading into the fall, and it’s still unclear how it will navigate them. From a rising interest rate environment, to worryingly high … [read more]
September 10th, 2018
In its latest analysis using data from CREA, Better Dwelling arrived at a surprising result : Vancouver was not even in the top three markets in Canada that had the … [read more]
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September 9th, 2018
Renovating is tough. It’s easy to fall into tricky — and costly — mistakes. But don’t worry; we’ve got your back. Below, we’ve listed four of the most common renovation … [read more]
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September 9th, 2018
National home sales increased by 1.9% in July in Canada while prices have been largely unchanged, up just 1% year in year, the latest index report shows. The data from … [read more]
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September 9th, 2018
Just searching for a floor plan online will yield thousands of results. And here’s the thing: There’s probably more than just one plan that would work for you and your … [read more]
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September 8th, 2018
Buying a home is a milestone achievement in a person’s life. However, there is a good chance that your first home is a fixer-upper or otherwise lacks the amenities a … [read more]
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September 8th, 2018
Just Sold #706 – 13398 104 Ave in Surrey Alumni by Bosa – this sleek tower located in the emerging neighborhood of the Surrey City Centre’s new University District. Enjoy … [read more]
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September 8th, 2018
It’s always tempting to think, “I’ll just go the do-it-yourself route on that and save money.” And sometimes that’s a good idea – but other times, it’s not. In some … [read more]
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September 7th, 2018
Homes are becoming smarter, thanks to integration with modern technologies. Things like smart garage door openers, smart locks and smart thermostats headline the upgrades, with many other options waiting in … [read more]
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September 7th, 2018
Are you having trouble closing the sale of your home or bringing in tenants to a new apartment? It is very likely that you’ve overlooked a few factors. Luckily, we’re … [read more]
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September 7th, 2018
While the Canadian housing market continued to cool for much of the second quarter of 2018, housing affordability deteriorated in most of its major markets. The ratio of homeowners mortgage … [read more]
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September 7th, 2018
After a rough start to the year, the Canadian economy expanded by 2.9% in Q2, as the housing market finally adjusted to the effects of a new mortgage stress test. … [read more]
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September 6th, 2018
Metro Vancouver was rated one of the highest real estate bubble risks in the world by global financial services company UBS Switzerland last year, but most Metro residents say they … [read more]
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September 6th, 2018
While buying a home is one of the most exciting and rewarding things you’ll do in your life, it can also undoubtedly be one of the most stressful. This is … [read more]
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September 6th, 2018
Housing demand was down across the region’s housing market in August, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) announced September 5, with sales 25.2% below the 10-year average for … [read more]
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September 6th, 2018
SURREY, BC – Market activity declined further in August with sales dropping to their lowest level this year. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,155 sales of all property … [read more]
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September 5th, 2018
Where affordable housing is scarce, these secondary homes may be the answer. Here’s what you need to know about today’s version of the mother-in-law apartment. When Jeni Nunn, an agent … [read more]
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September 5th, 2018
Putting your house on the market is always a little emotional. The home that’s served as the canvas for so many of your favorite memories is about to become someone … [read more]
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September 5th, 2018
The Bank of Canada has opted to leave its trend-setting Overnight Lending Rate untouched this month, after hiking it by a quarter of a per cent in July. However, it … [read more]
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September 5th, 2018
New listings were down in more than half of all local markets, led by Calgary, Edmonton and Greater Vancouver Actual sales (not seasonally adjusted) on Canadian MLS Systems were down … [read more]
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September 5th, 2018
The Metro Vancouver housing market continues to experience reduced demand across all housing types. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region … [read more]
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September 4th, 2018
From decluttering to capturing striking photos to simply changing lightbulbs, there are countless easy ways to get your house noticed on the market. Check out these tips and tricks to … [read more]
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