January 12th, 2018
In 2017, Metro Vancouver’s housing market was a story of steady sales and reduced listings but will the same narrative stick in 2018? Last year, the region’s sales total was … [read more]
January 12th, 2018
Vancouver, BC – January 12, 2017. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 103,763 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) … [read more]
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January 11th, 2018
If you’re in the market for a house, first of all, congrats! Buying a home is one of the most rewarding — albeit at times exasperating — things you’ll do … [read more]
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January 11th, 2018
Home Buyers’ Plan The First Time Home Buyers’ Plan allows qualified first-time buyers to withdraw up to $25,000 tax-free from their RRSPs, to purchase or build a home. If a … [read more]
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January 11th, 2018
A recent study from Engel & Völkers has found that Vancouver plays host to Canada’s highest-priced luxury properties, mirroring trends in the city’s mid-range residential as well as commercial segments. … [read more]
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January 10th, 2018
With so many perks, deal breakers and amenities vying for our attention, it’s tricky to pinpoint exactly what new home buyers really want in a property. A recent study by … [read more]
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January 10th, 2018
Buying any home can be both costly and complex, and it’s always advisable to thoroughly understand your purchase agreement. However, this can be trickier when purchasing a pre-construction property, which … [read more]
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January 10th, 2018
When it comes to Canadian hot button issues, fewer are more scorching than real estate. The cost of homeownership has been a pressing topic for several years, and 2017 was … [read more]
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January 9th, 2018
With some of the largest residential and retail developments underway, Burnaby and Coquitlam are headlined as among the hottest housing markets in Metro Vancouver – but the record-setting industrial sector … [read more]
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January 9th, 2018
It’s a whole lot easier to enhance the beauty of your home when you’re trying to sell it during the warmer months. After all, who doesn’t love rolling lawns, open … [read more]
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January 9th, 2018
Analysts are predicting a cooler housing market in 2018, with falling prices in the first few months of the year. But what is it that will pull prices downwards? It’s … [read more]
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January 8th, 2018
After much speculation about the effects of foreign buyers on Canada’s hottest real estate markets, the results are in — and they might not be what you’d think. Non-residents of … [read more]
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January 8th, 2018
The decision to buy your first home is a major milestone, and homeownership is a point of pride for many Canadians. The latest RBC home ownership poll reveals a majority … [read more]
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January 8th, 2018
“Our housing market and our economy are becoming increasingly intertwined,” said Ryan Berlin, senior economist with the intelligence division of the Rennie Group, best known for its condo marketing programs. … [read more]
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January 8th, 2018
An upward trend in housing prices isn’t expected to significantly change in British Columbia despite an anticipated slowdown in sales this year, economists said. The BC Real Estate Association’s chief … [read more]
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January 7th, 2018
Surrey BC – The Fraser Valley housing market had its second highest selling year on record in 2017, with total MLS® transactions and dollar volume sold behind only 2016’s unprecedented … [read more]
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January 7th, 2018
The real estate industry is known for having its ups and downs, and the CREA has adjusted its 2018 forecast based on recent trends. As we head into a new … [read more]
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January 6th, 2018
After posting its second-highest-selling year on record in 2017, the Fraser Valley real estate market is facing a steep decline in active listings across various communities within the region. According … [read more]
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January 5th, 2018
If you’re someone who keeps a lot of cash in long-term savings, the thought of an interest rate hike is thrilling. However, most other consumers greet the news with dread … [read more]
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January 5th, 2018
Buying or selling a home is a daunting task and a massive learning experience. It’s very helpful to have professionals working on your behalf to make the process seamless and … [read more]
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January 5th, 2018
The unprecedented momentum in Canada’s leading commercial real estate market will carry it well into 2018 and likely further, Vancouver analysts say. Vancouver has Canada’s lowest office vacancy rate, and … [read more]
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January 4th, 2018
“Renovating a home with the right features can not only recoup the cost—it can help you sell your place much faster,” advises Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research at … [read more]
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