April 4th, 2018
A recent report from BMO Economics pointed at continuous residential property price growth in Canada’s top markets – a development driven by millennials snapping up homes left and right amid … [read more]
April 4th, 2018
Home buyers and sellers were less active in Metro Vancouver throughout the first quarter of 2018. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2018
It was great to have your own place, but it’s finally time to move out and look for something beyond your starter home. You’ve probably saved a little cash and … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2018
Purchasing property in a country other than your own can be a daunting process. You are unfamiliar with the country’s rules and regulations, among other things. If you are considering … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2018
In Greater Vancouver, strong demand for condos continues to be met with limited supply, pushing up prices for what was at one time a more affordable home option. And this … [read more]
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April 3rd, 2018
Canadian home sales are expected to drop this year and BC’s new property taxes could be partly to blame. In February, the BC government unveiled its 2018 budget which includes … [read more]
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April 2nd, 2018
You have a lot to consider before you decide to refinance your mortgage. There may be fees that are associated with the refinancing that can cancel out the savings benefits. … [read more]
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April 2nd, 2018
After renting for so long, the prospect of finally owning your home is exciting. However, the path to homeownership can be stressful, and many people do not know where to … [read more]
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April 2nd, 2018
The outlook for the residential property market in Canada has been lowered as new mortgage rules are expected to cool the housing sector and interest rates are expected to rise. … [read more]
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April 2nd, 2018
Not all home improvements are created equal. These will reward you the most when it comes time to sell. Your home is in the perfect location, came at the perfect … [read more]
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April 1st, 2018
Selling a home in the US costs an average of $18,342 according to a new study on the hidden costs of selling carried about by Zillow and Thumbtack. The companies … [read more]
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April 1st, 2018
New property taxes outlined in BC’s 2018 budget are under fire for primarily affecting domestic homeowners in the province, Alberta and other parts of Canada, instead of targeting foreign buyers. … [read more]
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April 1st, 2018
Spring cleaning is an annual American tradition. Besides cleaning the windows to let the spring sunshine in, think about cleaning out unused furniture, appliances, and old clothing to make more … [read more]
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March 31st, 2018
Canada’s housing market saw another so-called payback sales drop in February, when the national average home price slumped by 5% from a year ago, after a surge in sales late … [read more]
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March 31st, 2018
There’s no doubt that tougher mortgage rules and an interest rate hike took a serious bite out of the Canadian housing market in January, as national home sales fell 14.5%. … [read more]
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March 31st, 2018
Canada’s economy has gotten off to a bumpy start in 2018, with GDP growth slumping 0.1% in January after a red-hot 2017. How much of a role does the Canadian … [read more]
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March 31st, 2018
Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front … [read more]
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March 30th, 2018
Ahead of the seasonal buying rush, BMO has released its annual spring housing affordability report. One factor the bank believes will be pushing prices higher in the next few months? … [read more]
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March 30th, 2018
It’s that time of year again. The spring market is in full swing and crowds of buyers are fighting over their dream house—or at least the closest thing to it … [read more]
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March 30th, 2018
A combination of “policy-related headwinds” such as provincial housing measures, mortgage rules, and rising interest rates, are taking a bite out of national market growth, and will continue to do … [read more]
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March 29th, 2018
Single women continue to outpace single men as homebuyers in the US housing market. Last year, single men only made up 8 percent of homebuyers, while single women made up … [read more]
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March 29th, 2018
I’m thinking about buying my first house this spring. How do I get started? Buying real estate involves the same first three important steps that a seller should take : … [read more]
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