On June 7th the Bank of Canada has an interest rate announcement…but what is it?
It’s true…in just two days the Bank of Canada will be making another interest rate announcement. And this time economists are not entirely sure what to …
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RBC asks… is it ‘Game on’ for Canada’s housing market?
With the spring housing market heating up in the lower mainland a trend of general market increase/growth has solidified over the last three to four months. …
The 9 most overlooked costs when renting or buying a new property (via REW)
Everyone wants to know…what is the REAL cost of moving? Aside from just paying the actual cost of a home there are a number of other …
Royal LePage Canadian Housing Market Quarterly Review and 2023 Forecast
As demand returns to local markets the big question is now becoming…where is the supply? Looking back at a busier than expected four months Royal LePage …
Canadian Inflation Rate Mellows In March
Is the end in sight? Over the last year skyrocketing, historically high, inflation rates have affected every corner of the global economy. While the consequences …
BC’s New Housing Shakeup: Homes For People
The action plan: more homes for more people, faster. On March 3rd the government unvieled their new housing action plan outlining their intention to speed up …
Metro Vancouver REBGV Market Review (March 2023) — Resilient Prices Edge Forward Faster Than Expected
Wondering what changed in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market last month? MLS Home Price Index benchmark price for all listings in Metro Vancouver is down 9.5% …
B.C. injects $37M into the Tri-Cities to build for growth (via Tri City News)
The Growing Communities Fund cashs out big! According to the Tri City News this fund is set to be the largest rovincial allocation in municipalities and …
Massive 10.7% Property Tax Increase Hits Vancouver
One February 28th Vancouver city council voted and passed the largest property tax increase in over a decade. The Province had the following to say …
Metro Vancouver REBGV Market Review (February 2023) –The Market Edges Forward
Wondering what changed in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market last month? Sales down 47.2% compared to Feb 2022 and up 76.9% compared to Jan 2023 Prices …