May 7th, 2018
Many appealing things about condos drive first or even second and third-time homebuyers to think about owning one. One of the benefits is that you will get exterior maintenance, you … [read more]
May 7th, 2018
Although average home prices across Canada have been dropping since the beginning of 2018, one Canadian credit union says prices are actually rising in many regions, such as Vancouver and … [read more]
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May 7th, 2018
Following the implementation of stricter mortgage rules in January 2018, Metro Vancouver home sales continued to soften in April, while listings increased. A total of 2,579 homes changed hands in … [read more]
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May 6th, 2018
The roof will probably last for 30 years, the hot water heater and heating systems last for 20 years, and appliances about 10 to 15 years. Chances are you’ll replace … [read more]
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May 6th, 2018
Next to building a patio, one of the most popular backyard projects for many homeowners is growing their own vegetable garden. As more people are making conscious decisions to eat … [read more]
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May 5th, 2018
Everyone wants the home of their dreams. Whether you want the white picket fence or the perfect kitchen, home remodeling can be a big project. Maybe you’re thinking about flipping … [read more]
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May 5th, 2018
May marks a golden opportunity for homeowners to assess their home and ensure everything is in tip-top shape before the summer months begin. HouseLogic recently provided a checklist that your … [read more]
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May 4th, 2018
As unaffordability spills out of large urban centres and into their surrounding areas, land leasing homes could become a viable alternative. The land lease model, wherein a resident owns the … [read more]
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May 4th, 2018
Canadian Millennials looking to buy their first home in 2018 face some of the worst housing affordability in years. But according to a new report, the vast majority still consider … [read more]
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May 4th, 2018
Although Greater Vancouver condo sales fell year-over-year in April, prices continued to climb surpassing the $700,000 mark for the first time. Last month, the benchmark price of a condo hit … [read more]
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May 4th, 2018
Attesting to the continued global draw of Canadian property, benchmark prices in the ski town of Whistler have now surpassed those in Vancouver. Businesses are buying million-dollar properties to house … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2018
When my wife Lisa and I decided to renovate our home, it was a huge learning experience for me. We completely gutted the home and added a second story, so … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2018
Sure, that old Victorian home seems great now. It has original floorboards and the crown molding is so charming. But once you purchase, every creaky step will send a shiver … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2018
The real estate process begins well before you make your short list of dream homes and start attending open houses — and it can end there, too, if you’re not … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2018
SURREY, BC – Buyer activity in the Fraser Valley stayed coy throughout April despite a bump in inventory across all three major residential types. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board … [read more]
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May 3rd, 2018
A total of 2,579 homes were sold across the Metro Vancouver region in April, according to new data from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), which is a … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2018
Property ownership in Canada recently became a little more challenging, especially if you want to increase your profitability as an investor. The Bank of Canada has boosted its interest rate … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2018
Vancouverites between the ages of 25 to 31 are getting the least amount of bang for their home-buying buck when compared to Millennials in several other major Canadian housing markets. … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2018
The Metro Vancouver housing market saw fewer home buyers and more home sellers in April. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2018
The Canadian housing market started to warm up in March, as national home sales inched up 1.3% month-over-month. But that bump in activity didn’t come from the markets you might … [read more]
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May 2nd, 2018
If Toronto-Dominion Bank wanted to put the housing market on alert, its rate hike this week did just that. The bank boosted its posted five-year fixed rate a walloping 0.45 … [read more]
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May 1st, 2018
One of the most noticeable and attractive upgrades you can give your home and increase its value is to install crown molding. You typically won’t lose money by doing this, … [read more]
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