October 26th, 2017
Especially now, with the move towards condominiums as a buyer-preference in the Greater Toronto Area — and a shortage of available listings — deciding between new pre-build and resale is … [read more]
October 26th, 2017
September saw an 0.8% drop in the Teranet-National Bank Composite National House Price Index, the largest monthly decline in seven years. But what does a drop like that mean for … [read more]
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October 25th, 2017
The Bank of Canada has hiked its trend setting interest rate twice this past year and – a mere month ago – was strongly expected to do so in October, … [read more]
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October 25th, 2017
Embarking on your very first real estate purchase? Being a prepared home buyer will help you make informed decisions during the buying process, and can give you a competitive edge … [read more]
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October 25th, 2017
Thinking of selling your condo? Whether you live in the condo or own it as an investment property, if you’re ready to sell your home, it’s time to talk to … [read more]
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October 25th, 2017
In an announcement late last week, the British Columbia Real Estate Association indicated an increase in the province’s home sales numbers and market valuation in September. The BCREA figures showed … [read more]
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October 24th, 2017
It’s no surprise that homes in major city centres like Toronto and Vancouver continue to be out of reach for many Canadians. With the average house price reaching $746,218 in … [read more]
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October 24th, 2017
The mortgage process can be complicated if you jump in without any prior knowledge on home-buying and lending. The best tool you can arm yourself with is an understanding of … [read more]
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October 24th, 2017
Residential property sales in Canada increased by 2.1% from August to September but were well below the 11% growth recorded at the same time in 2016. The data from the … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2017
As every smart real estate agent knows, the best way to sell a home is to make it look as attractive as possible to the most amount of potential buyers. … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2017
Toronto saw a surge of newly listed homes in September, raising the national average after a slow summer. “There was a big round of listings in April, when [Ontario’s Fair … [read more]
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October 23rd, 2017
Thinking of applying for a mortgage? You now have until January 1st before new rules, designed to make it tougher for borrowers to qualify, take effect. The final version of … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2017
There are a total of 4 condos for sale as of October 22nd, 2017 in The MET & MET2 by Concord Pacific in Burnaby Metrotown area. The smallest condo unit … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2017
There are a total of 7 condos & 5 townhouses for sale as of October 22nd, 2017 in The Windsor Gate by Polygon Home in New Horizons Coquitlam area. The … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2017
There are a total of 9 houses for sale as of October 22, 2017 in New Horizons & Hockaday Coquitlam. There are 2 new listings for houses for sale in … [read more]
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October 22nd, 2017
There are a total of 52 houses for sale as of October 22, 2017 in Westwood Plateau Coquitlam. There are 3 new listings for houses for sale in Westwood Plateau … [read more]
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October 21st, 2017
There are a total of 48 condos for sale as of October 21, 2017 in Burnaby Metrotown area. There are 7 new listings for condos for sale in Burnaby Metrotown … [read more]
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October 21st, 2017
There are a total of 398 houses for sale as of October 21, 2017 in Coquitlam. There are 27 new listings for houses for sale in Coquitlam for the period … [read more]
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October 21st, 2017
Do it yourself projects don’t have to be about “getting dirty” climbing under the house, in the attic, or on the roof. There are several quick projects you can take … [read more]
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October 21st, 2017
There are a total of 232 houses for sale as of October 21, 2017 in North Burnaby. There are 13 new listings for houses for sale in North Burnaby for … [read more]
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October 20th, 2017
When staging a home for an open house, you can transform a space from an unimpressive, run-of-the-mill property to one with a “wow” factor. But without a little extra attention … [read more]
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October 20th, 2017
Vancouver’s condo market supply is lagging well behind demand, putting a major premium on units. Randy Ryalls, general manager of Royal LePage Sterling Realty in Port Moody, says one of … [read more]
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