August 19th, 2026
It’s hard to believe that what happens on Wall Street or in Westminster can affect our decorating decisions, but it often does. At the height of the property boom it … [read more]
August 19th, 2026
Vancouver, BC – August 13, 2026. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 6,561 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in July 2026, … [read more]
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August 18th, 2026
Curb appeal plays a direct role in setting the aesthetic tone for a new home while shaping its perceived value. In today’s affordability-challenged housing market, curb appeal takes on added … [read more]
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August 18th, 2026
If you’re drowning in your mortgage and end up “underwater” on your home loan, can you just walk away from it? In the US, many American homeowners did just that … [read more]
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August 18th, 2026
Buyers are taking their time when it comes to Surrey’s real estate market. The latest monthly market report by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVRB) for July 2026 highlights … [read more]
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August 17th, 2026
Dens are officially back. While they never really left, the multi-purpose rooms are seeing a recent resurgence in popularity. As people continue to seek comfort and meaningful moments at home, … [read more]
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August 17th, 2026
Canada’s economy had a surprisingly resilient July, adding more than 75,000 jobs and far outpacing forecasts. But while that points to a stronger than expected economic performance, the Bank of … [read more]
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August 17th, 2026
“The market continues to navigate a cautious economic backdrop, with the Bank of Canada maintaining its hold on interest rates, inflation gradually easing but remaining above target, and renewed trade … [read more]
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August 15th, 2026
When Karli and Jim Hagedorn purchased their 1722 saltbox house on Nantucket, they hired landscape designer Julie Jordin to reimagine its grounds. It was no small feat creating a landscape … [read more]
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August 12th, 2026
How to Disinfect and Clear Bio-Film From Your Pipes? Something smells off at your faucet. Musty, maybe — or just wrong in a way you can’t quite name. That slick, … [read more]
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August 12th, 2026
A $1.45-billion plan to buy up to 2,200 unsold condos in British Columbia is being panned as a bailout despite government arguments it will create affordable housing. The plan was … [read more]
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August 12th, 2026
A mishmash of realities across Canada’s housing markets was in full display in July. There were signs of recovery (Toronto and Ottawa), setbacks (Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton), a turnaround (Edmonton … [read more]
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August 11th, 2026
How to Extend The Life of Your Home’s Kitchen Appliances? Appliance breakdowns hit hard. One morning: spoiled groceries in a warm fridge. Another night, dishes piled everywhere — or a … [read more]
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August 11th, 2026
Three years of real-world experience have confirmed what many of us predicted : Canada’s foreign buyer ban has had a negligible impact on home prices, but it did help bring … [read more]
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August 11th, 2026
Metro Vancouver’s housing market lost its early-summer spark in July, with home sales retreating across most property types and erasing the gains posted in June, while easing prices in the … [read more]
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August 10th, 2026
Making Your International Move to Canada Less of a Nightmare Nobody warns you how fast it compounds. One week you’re browsing neighborhoods online; the next, you’re drowning in visa forms, … [read more]
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August 10th, 2026
Home-buying trends reveal how buyers’ priorities – and the definition of an ideal community – continue to evolve. The signals this year are mixed. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) … [read more]
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August 10th, 2026
Highlights • We expect the economy to grow slowly in 2026. Stronger underlying activity from consumer spending, government investment and exports will be offset by ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainty. … [read more]
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August 8th, 2026
In interior design, tile has typically been confined to kitchens and bathrooms, where its durability and water resistance made it a practical choice. But today’s tiles offer homeowners a unique … [read more]
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August 7th, 2026
As new homes trend smaller in size, every square foot counts, even outside the home. Outdoor space now serves as an extension of indoor living areas, aesthetically, and adds functional … [read more]
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August 7th, 2026
A large inventory of unsold condos in Vancouver is creating a difficult environment for new construction and causing housing starts to plunge, according to a Canadian think tank. There were … [read more]
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August 7th, 2026
SURREY, BC – Fraser Valley home prices continued to edge downward in July, with the composite Benchmark price down 0.8% from June and down 7% year-over-year. Despite improving affordability, buyers … [read more]
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