Enhance Outdoor Space with Affordable DIY Water Features
July 9th, 2025
If you’re looking for a good way to add personality to your patio, balcony or garden, a water feature may be the solution for you. With a little creativity and … [read more]
July 9th, 2025
If you’re looking for a good way to add personality to your patio, balcony or garden, a water feature may be the solution for you. With a little creativity and … [read more]
July 9th, 2025
Combining residential and commercial spaces into mixed-use developments has emerged as a compelling approach in urban planning, real estate investment, and the revitalization of underutilized areas. These projects integrate living, … [read more]
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July 9th, 2025
A tale of two condo markets continues to unfold in Toronto and Vancouver, with the former seeing steeper price declines. Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist with the BC Real Estate Association, … [read more]
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July 8th, 2025
The Fraser Valley residential real estate market, centred around key cities such as Surrey, Langley, and Abbotsford, experienced a modest positive shift in May, according to the Fraser Valley Real … [read more]
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July 8th, 2025
Homeownership in Canada is now the most affordable it has been since 2022, according to a new report from Robert Hogue, assistant chief economist at RBC. The bank’s aggregate affordability … [read more]
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July 8th, 2025
Vancouver’s commercial real estate market is entering the second half of the year with renewed confidence and resilience, according to a new survey by Avison Young (Canada) Inc. An internal … [read more]
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July 7th, 2025
Urban housing design is undergoing a significant transformation driven by evolving environmental imperatives, technological advancements, and shifting social expectations. As cities contend with rising populations and climate challenges, new development … [read more]
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July 7th, 2025
Summer is one of the hottest seasons, literally and figuratively, for home sales. With longer days and buyers actively searching before fall, it’s the perfect time to shine. But in … [read more]
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July 7th, 2025
SURREY, BC – Economic uncertainty continued to be the main driver in buying decisions as home sales in the Fraser Valley remain mostly unchanged, despite abundant inventory and lower prices. … [read more]
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July 5th, 2025
Warmer weather and longer days are the perfect inspiration to refresh your landscaping at home. With rising temperatures and increasing water restrictions in many regions, it’s more important than ever … [read more]
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July 4th, 2025
There’s a new self-care ritual taking over social media, and it’s called the everything shower. Think exfoliating scrubs, deep conditioning masks, face treatments, a clean shave, and a relaxing rinse … [read more]
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July 4th, 2025
Fitch Ratings has sharply downgraded its outlook for Canada’s housing market, citing a weakening economic environment and expectations for a softer job market. In its mid-year global housing market update, … [read more]
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July 4th, 2025
After a turbulent first half of the year, home sales registered on the MLS® across Metro Vancouver are showing emerging signs of a recovery, down 10% year-over-year – halving the … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2025
Taking the leap into real estate investment is an exciting venture. Yet, the day-to-day demands of managing properties can quickly become overwhelming. This is where a professional property management company … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2025
When times are volatile, luxury real estate becomes the highlight of the show. Others regard it as a status symbol. There are others who view it as a long-term asset. … [read more]
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July 3rd, 2025
Canada’s housing construction activity showed minimal change in May, with the annual pace of new housing starts declining slightly by 0.2% compared to April, according to data released Monday by … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2025
As Canada’s housing market continues to evolve, so too do the priorities of its homeowners. The 2025 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Mortgage Consumer Survey offers fresh insight into … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2025
Canada must dramatically increase the pace of home construction — nearly doubling current annual housing starts — to address the country’s deepening housing affordability crisis, according to a new report … [read more]
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July 2nd, 2025
June 2025 Real Estate Market Insights Step into the June edition of Presale Pulse, where hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer deliver expert analysis on the forces shaping real estate … [read more]
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June 30th, 2025
In today’s world, more couples are working side‑by‑side, whether they’re building a business from home, both working remotely, or balancing professional and personal lives under one roof. The rise of … [read more]
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June 30th, 2025
Buying a home is exciting, emotional and yes – a little intimidating, especially when you start thinking about finances. If you’re concerned about how much house you can actually afford, … [read more]
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June 30th, 2025
The Teranet-National Bank composite index fell 1.6% from April to May, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline and a sharper contraction than in previous months. As a result, prices have … [read more]
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