March 4th, 2018
The Canadian commercial real estate market set another record for investments in 2017 and was one of only four countries in the world to do so, according to a new … [read more]
March 3rd, 2018
There’s more to moving than packing your stuff in boxes and renting a truck. Actually, successfully relocating can be as intense as running a small business. It requires elaborate planning, … [read more]
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March 3rd, 2018
When it comes to home improvement, additions to the bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen are popular—and pricey—upgrades. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2018 Cost vs. Value Report, the average cost of a … [read more]
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March 3rd, 2018
It’s been two months since the introduction of a national mortgage stress test, which could have contributed to Metro Vancouver home sales dropping below the long-term historical average in February. … [read more]
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March 2nd, 2018
According to home inspection industry experts, nearly 72% of homeowners in the US agree that the home inspection they had when purchasing their current residence helped them avoid potential problems … [read more]
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March 2nd, 2018
If you’re an aspiring first-time home buyer in Toronto, we get it: It seems like everything from government intervention, rising home prices, and increasing mortgage rates are conspiring against your … [read more]
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March 2nd, 2018
Metro Vancouver home sales dipped below the long-term historical average in February. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 2,207 … [read more]
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March 2nd, 2018
It’s been another banner year for the Canadian commercial real estate market. With over $43.1 billion in investments, 2017 is the best year on record, and 2018 is expected to … [read more]
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March 1st, 2018
Real estate investing continues to be a popular strategy for entrepreneurs from all walks of life, as it provides more predictable, steady returns than stocks and bonds. Thanks to the … [read more]
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March 1st, 2018
Recent real estate trends, taxes, and regulations have caused potential buyers to become increasingly wary, and many people have begun to fear they may never achieve their dream of owning … [read more]
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March 1st, 2018
New BC property taxes announced last week may not be the answer to tackling the province’s housing affordability crisis, according to some BC real estate boards. The NDP government unveiled … [read more]
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February 28th, 2018
In the last decade, the real estate market has been volatile and more people are becoming wary of residential and commercial property investments. The result is new real estate investors … [read more]
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February 28th, 2018
We’re the first people to advocate that you should hire a great real estate agent to help guide you through your home search. However, that said, it’s also important to … [read more]
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February 28th, 2018
Just Sold #516 – 4591 Blackcomb Way Whistler The opportunity to own in the Whistler Four Seasons Resort. Spread over 848sqft, this 1 bdrm executive suite features a gas fireplace, … [read more]
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February 28th, 2018
According to a recent report by Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, residential real estate investments rank high amongst Canada’s urban baby boomers. Approximately 61% of baby boomers in … [read more]
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February 27th, 2018
Real estate has produced more millionaires than any other business. According to data from the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries Index, retail real estate has produced average annual … [read more]
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February 27th, 2018
Latest data from Statistics Canada revealed that the number of people living in apartments taller than 5 storeys went up more than 12% between the 2011 and 2016 census. The … [read more]
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February 27th, 2018
The British Columbia government’s latest decision to increase the foreign home buyer’s tax is projected to make noticeable ripples in the central Okanagan, the Fraser Valley, and much of southern … [read more]
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February 27th, 2018
Vancouver, BC – February 27, 2018. The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) increased for the fourth consecutive year, rising 0.4 points in the fourth quarter of 2017 to 135.7. That … [read more]
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February 26th, 2018
Having a competitive rental rate is important to any landlord. But if you aren’t prepared, determining the right rental amount can be overwhelming. You want to make sure that the … [read more]
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February 26th, 2018
We’ve all suffered from buyer’s remorse at some point in our lives. When it’s something like an expensive pair of jeans or a new smart phone, it’s not so hard … [read more]
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February 26th, 2018
January was a cool month for the Canadian housing market, as national home sales dropped 14.5% month-over-month. “We expect some near-term volatility to persist in the market, as the fallout … [read more]
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