January 4th, 2017
Metro Vancouver residents will soon receive their 2017 property assessments in the mail, and according to BC Assessment, most homeowners in the area “can expect a significant increase compared to … [read more]
January 3rd, 2017
An organized home is a happy home. So real talk ….. how did your 2016 resolutions go? It’s that time of year again when we break out the running shoes, … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2017
Property sales in Canada are expected to remain around the same in 2017 with some locations seeing stronger activity than others but sales are likely to fall by around 3% … [read more]
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January 3rd, 2017
Start 2017 off on the right foot with this list of January resolutions for your home. Ah, the month of resolutions! Your personal honey do list is sure to be … [read more]
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December 31st, 2016
If you are considering purchasing a home, you have likely already read everything you can get your hands on espousing the pros and cons of owning your own home. Rent … [read more]
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December 31st, 2016
Let’s finish out the year with a holiday basket packed with good news: We’re ending 2016 in better economic shape than in recent years. Unemployment is down to 4.6%, its … [read more]
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December 31st, 2016
Winter is supposed to be a buyer’s market, right? Fewer buyers = way less competition. After all, you have no problem trekking through the snow to find the perfect home. … [read more]
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December 30th, 2016
Over the years, home inspector Chris Perry has made some eye-popping discoveries on the job. One house’s 60-amp electrical panel was channeling 200 amps—a fiery disaster waiting to happen. In … [read more]
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December 30th, 2016
8 things that mattered in real estate Institutional property owners cash out The imminent sale of 49% of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s entire $5 billion property portfolio in Metro … [read more]
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December 30th, 2016
With Canadian housing price growth having set new records this year, more and more millennials are branching out to other viable options aside from home ownership. Among these alternatives, especially … [read more]
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December 29th, 2016
Downsized condominium units are becoming increasingly popular option among Canada’s young buyers—an unavoidable development in a fiscal climate characterized by static income growth and ever-rising costs. The Canada Mortgage and … [read more]
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December 29th, 2016
Evergreen opening Seven years ago, people formed long queues to be among the first to ride the Canada Line between Vancouver and Richmond. The project completed with enthusiasm for the … [read more]
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December 29th, 2016
Depending on where they live and what kind of home they are looking for, Canadians could find it more of a struggle to afford what they want. RBC says owning … [read more]
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December 28th, 2016
Vancouver’s long-awaited housing correction may be around the corner: prices are headed for a double-digit decline in 2017 as buyers drop out of the market, according to the head of … [read more]
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December 28th, 2016
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you want to be certain you get the best possible price for your property. With so much money at stake, it’s crucial to … [read more]
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December 28th, 2016
The city is still—by far—the least affordable metropolitan area in the country Vancouver’s housing market remains the most unaffordable market in Canada by far, and in 2016’s third quarter, affordability … [read more]
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December 27th, 2016
Smart homes first started when labor-saving machines were introduced to our society. From the 1900s, it’s been self-contained electric or gas powered home appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, or … [read more]
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December 27th, 2016
Over half of BC residents plan to move in the next five years, but most of them won’t be going far. According to a new Insights West report, more than … [read more]
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December 27th, 2016
The national average price of a home in Canada increased by 7.3% year on year in November but sales are just 1.5% above a year ago after falling by 5.3% … [read more]
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December 26th, 2016
Earlier this year, Meghan Morrison and her fiance made the difficult decision to add two hours of commuting onto their day in order to pursue their dream of owning a … [read more]
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December 26th, 2016
A home is likely to be the most expensive investment that you’ll make in your lifetime – it’s just as a big of an event for the experienced buyer as … [read more]
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December 26th, 2016
Recent regulatory measures taken by the federal government have dampened a “wide swath” of housing markets in Canada and pushed some first-time buyers to the sidelines, says the Canadian Real … [read more]
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