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9 Reasons To Buy In Sunshine Valley: Your Year Round Escape
Sunshine Valley is the ultimate weekend getaway & forever retreat Beautiful Sunshine Valley is nestled within the Cascade Mountains and conveniently only 15 minutes from downtown Hope. C
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9 Reasons To Buy In Sunshine Valley
Sunshine Valley is the ultimate weekend getaway & forever retreat Beautiful Sunshine Valley is nestled within the Cascade Mountains and conveniently only 15 minutes from downtown Hope. C
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Tyler Shaw+Kiesza & The Canadian Holiday Train Make Four Stops in the Lower Mainland
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, & Port Coquitlam holiday spirit is headed your way within a week! Every year the holiday train makes it way across Canada bringing cheer and rai
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Tri City Holiday Season Activity/Event Ideas
Tri City Holiday Season Activity/Event Ideas Looking for a way to get into a festive mood? Port Coquitlam, Port Moody & Coquitlam are holding countless holiday events perfect for all a
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Port Moody's Welcomes An Eventful Community Driven Fall (Upcoming Events)
The seasons are changing, fall is everywhere you look... & people ready for new activites, date nights, & experiences to keep the summer energy alive. Luckily everyone with a social heart th
Port Coquitlam Summer In The City--Events For The Whole Family
Looking for something to do this summer? Regardless of whether you are looking for something for the whole family, or a peaceful solo escape...Port Coquitlam has you covered all summer long!
Summer Is Coming! Where Will You Escape This Year?
The time to plan your epic summer camping trip is now. With the Easter long weekend underway spring is officially up and running, and before you know it summer will once again be upon us. For those o
Port Moody's Embraces An Eventful, Community Driven, Spring (Upcoming Events)
Spring is in the air... & people are looking for new activites, date nights, new experiences, & ways to become ingrained in Port Moody's Community. Luckily for new and lifelong residents of
Looking for the Tri Cities Best Food? We've Got You Covered!
Hungry? Looking for something to cut the monotony on this long winter nights? Local website Eat Tri-Cities has powered up to keep you busy, and full, year round. Whether you are local for a new place
Revitalize Your House With HGTV's Biggest Home Decor Trends of 2023
Looking to sell your home this year? ...HGTV has put togehter a helpful list of some of the largest upcoming interior design trends to get your home showcase ready. For those looking for a handful o
Port Coquitlam Strives For Unity Through Diversity
Citizen Roundtables In an effort to better Port Coquitlam as a whole the city is working on putting together three individual group roundtables. The goal is to incorporate the values, input, and
Free Holiday Train Rolls In This Week Bringing Spirited Sing-Along & Merry Lights
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody & Port Coquitlam...the CP Rail Holiday Train is coming your way! For the first time in three years the Canadian Holiday Train departed from Montreal
Spread Festive Cheer With These Tri City Holiday Events & Activities
Looking for a way to get into a festive mood? Port Coquitlam, Port Moody & Coquitlam are holding countless holiday events perfect for all ages! With the holiday season upon us the Tri City area i
Christmas Light Viewing Guide
It is that time of year again, the holidays are nearing...and who doesn't like bringing a little bright light in to these short and dark days? With the rain and cold on the way we think it is the per
Ultimate Great Vancouver Christmas Activity Guide
Looking for an activity to brighten this year's Christmas season? Regardless if you are looking for a perfect family friendly activity or a boozy night out, John Lee's sixth annual Christmas Guide ha
Last Minute Drop-In Activities In Maple Ridge
Are you looking for a way to spend a rainy after? Or something to fill a dark and dreary night? Luckily for both Maple Ridge residents and those in the greater Tri City area, Maple Ridge has a slew o
Port Moody's Vibrant Cultural November
Looking for something to pass the time on a rainy evening? A way to become ingrained in Port Moody's Community? Luckily for new and lifelong residents alike the city of Port Moody has a stellar event
30 Tips for Increasing Your Home's Value (via HGTV)
Thinking of selling your home, but looking for ways to increase its value beforehand? The journey to seelling can be long, and occassionally hard; and learning to improve the value of your home based
Looking For A New Brewery? Rewind Brewing Is Here!
It is time to head back to Port Moody's Brewers' Row Port Moody’s Brewers Row has added a sixth brewery to its already illustrious lineup: Twin Sails, Yellow Dog, Parkside, Bakery, & Moody
15 Tri City Hikes Perfect For The Fall
Looking to take advantage of the lingering warm weather? Luckily for residents (and visitors!) the Tri City area we all call home if full of natural splendor to discover, and the following fifteen hi
Stay Connected: Upcoming Events & Attractions in Port Coquitlam
New to Port Coquitlam and looking for a way to becoming engrained in the community? Luckly for new and lifelong residents alike the city offers a wide array of services and events for people of all a
B.C. real estate: Market stabilizing even as activity is 'well below normal' (via CTV)
B.C.'s housing market is showing signs of stabilizing, despite slower-than-normal activity, a provincial real estate association says. B.C. Real Estate Association released its latest report Tuesday,
Canadians are falling deeper into debt this year (via Venture)
New data from Statistics Canada reveals Canadians are falling further into debt this year. According to the national balance sheet released Monday, the household credit card debt to disposable income
Metro Vancouver’s housing market sees fewer home buyers and sellers in August (via REBGV)
Metro Vancouver’s* housing market is experiencing a quieter summer season marked by reduced sale and listing activity. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential
Vancouver housing markets face deepest decline in 50 years, says RBC (via Financial Post)
The toll that rising interest rates are taking across Canada’s housing markets became even more apparent this past week as reports from local real estate boards revealed the downturn was deepeni
Metro Vancouver home sales down by 43% in July 2022 compared to 2021 (via Urbanized)
The demand for housing is continuing to slow across Metro Vancouver, and compared to last year, the region saw a massive drop in home sales in July. According to the Real Estate Board of Grea
Canada's housing market headed for 'historic correction,' says RBC (via Financial Post)
Canada’s largest bank has downgraded its outlook for the housing market and now forecasts a “historic correction,” worse than any national decline seen in this country in the past 40
Royal LePage lowers 2022 national home price forecast to 5% to reflect softening markets in Ontario and B.C.
Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase 5% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter last year. The forecast has been revised downward
Bank of Canada hikes rate to 2.5% — here's what it means for you
Central bank is aggressively moving up lending rates to fight runaway inflation. The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate by the largest amount in more than 20 years, sharply increas
Summer Season: Home listings up, sales down and prices starting to decrease (via REBGV)
With interest rates and housing supply increasing, Metro Vancouver home buyers are operating in a changing marketplace to begin the summer season. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) re
Canada's inflation rate now at 7.7% — its highest point since 1983 (via CBC)
Gas prices up 48% in the past year Canada's inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in almost 40 years in the year up to May, as the price of just about everything continues to go up fast. Statistic
New Survery: Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners have to sell if interest rates rise more (via CBC)
Nearly one in four homeowners say they will have to sell their home if interest rates go up further, according to a new debt survey from Manulife Bank of Canada. The survey, conducted between April 1
Canada expected to see three more interest rate hikes before end of 2022 (via Urbanized)
Three more overnight interest rate increases by the Bank of Canada (BoC) can be expected before the end of 2022, which will have ripple effects across the Canadian economy including housing demand and
BC Real Estate Market Shifting In Fraser Valley (via CTV News)
Average detached home prices in Surrey, Langley seeing double-digit drop While home prices in Metro Vancouver remain sky-high, the price for single-family detached homes in two of the region'
Will Renovations Increase Your Home's Value (via Royal LePage)
Planning a home improvement project? A kitchen renovation can increase your home’s value by 20%, according to Royal LePage experts Survey highlights: Royal LePage professionals say, on avera
Metro Vancouver home sales return to more traditional levels in April (via REBGV)
Home buyer demand in Metro Vancouver* returned to more historically typical levels in April. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region total
Vancouver ranked 3rd-least-affordable housing market globally (via Urbanized)
Vancouver has dropped one place, now behind both Hong Kong and Sydney, in an annual ranking of global cities with the least affordable housing markets. According to the newly released finding
Low supply, high demand to drive Vancouver home prices up 15% this year (via Urbanized)
Wondering when, if ever, is the right time to buy? Many Canadians are, and the numbers are promising more price increases to come. The Royal LePage House Price Survey was released on Tuesday,
More transparent real estate bidding system focus of new pilot project (via City News)
Buying a home can often be a stressful process and the blind bidding system can add that extra layer of frustration if you have no idea what other people have offered. With that in mind, a new pilot
Calmer Than Last Spring’s Record Pace (via REBGV)
Metro Vancouverhome buyer demand remains elevated While down from last year’s record numbers, home sale activity in Metro Vancouver’s* housing market remained elevated in March. The Real
Cooling-off period won't ease B.C.'s real estate affordability crunch, says expert (via CTV News)
Homebuyers in British Columbia will soon be protected by provincial regulations that include a cooling-off period that allows time to back out of a real estate agreement, the provincial finance minist
B.C. to impose ‘cooling-off’ period for home buyers, the first of its kind in Canada (via The Globe And Mail)
British Columbian home buyers will be allowed some time to change their minds after making an offer to purchase in the province’s highly competitive housing market, under newly proposed amendmen
Record-breaking number of new home listings in the Fraser Valley, while house prices soar in Metro Vancouver (via Van Sun)
The benchmark price of a detached home in the Fraser Valley rose to nearly $1.7 million and over $2 million in Metro Vancouver. The average price of townhome in Metro is now over $1 million.
REBGV Q1 Housing Overview
The resale housing market moved in two bursts in 2021 with composite benchmark prices increasing 11% between January and June and a further 4% increase between September and December. With inventory d
Bank of Canada Rate Hike & Your Mortgage (via Globe & Mail)
The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2018, a move that will affect the cost of borrowing for various loans, including mortgages. For most of the
Canadian house prices have doubled since 2015: report (via Urbanized)
It’s no secret that Canadian house prices have risen sky-high in recent years. But a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) highlights exactly how much prices have shot up. The r
Metro Vancouver: Low supply keeps upward pressure on home prices
The first month of 2022 saw home sales come down from last year’s record-setting pace,while low supply continued to cause home prices to edge higher across Metro Vancouver. The Real Estate Boar
BCREA Market Forecast
BCREA Market Forecast: The BC housing market is entering 2022 with the lowest level of active listings on record and significant demand-side momentum. That means strong sales should persist t
Metro Vancouver home sales set a record in 2021 (via REBGV)
Metro Vancouver* home sales reached an all-time high in 2021 as housing needs remained a top priority for residents in thesecond year of theCOVID-19 pandemic. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouv
B.C. Assessment records illustrate housing stress being pushed out across province (via Vancouver Sun)
"One of the biggest challenges, is the fact that with COVID, you've seen a certain part of the regional workforce be liberated in terms of (housing) choices," said Andy Yan, City Program at SFU. The
Royal LePage forecasts double-digit home price growth in Canada in 2022
After two years of strong price appreciation, Canadian home prices are poised to increase significantly in 2022, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years. According to the Royal LePage Market Su
Canada opens door to immigrants, adding fuel to hot housing market (via Financial Post)
OTTAWA — Canada hopes more immigration can boost economic growth and allay a worsening post-pandemic labour shortage, but new migrants could pour gasoline on that red-hot housing market that the
Home sales activity up, listings down across Metro Vancouver (via REBGV)
As we near the end of 2021, home buyer demand remains well in excess of long-term averages and the supply of homes for sale continues to decline across Metro Vancouver’s*housing market.The Real
This is the busiest year ever for the housing market (via CBC)
Average selling price rises to $716,585 across the country The year is not yet over, but the Canadian Real Estate Association says 2021 was the busiest year ever for Canada's housing market, with ave
Canadian real estate professionals advising clients to sell this winter (via Urbanized)
In a survey of 950 real estate professionals across Canada, 79% said they would recommend selling this winter, given the current strength of the seller’s market. This is 15 points higher than th
Metro Vancouver home buyers compete for fewer home listings in October (via REBGV)
VANCOUVER, BC – November 2, 2021 – Home sale activity in Metro Vancouver* remained above historical averages in October while the overall supply of homes for sale dipped to levels not seen
Canadian home prices have jumped 21.4 percent since last year (via CTV News)
"A new survey from the real estate firm Royal LePage shows that housing prices in Canada have jumped an astounding 21.4 per cent since this time last year. The Royal LePage House Price Survey
Metro Vancouver home listings drop to lowest level since 2016 (via Urbanized)
Active home listings in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market dipped to their lowest levels in five years, since 2016, according to a new third quarter report by the Real Estate Board of Greater
Canadian home sales expected to drop 20% in 2022 (via Urbanized)
After a prolonged home-buying frenzy lead to month after month of record-high sales all over the country, the Canadian real estate market is expected to slow down significantly next year. RBC release
Summer sees home listing supply decline across Metro Vancouver (via REBGV)
While home buyers have remained active in Metro Vancouver* throughout the summer, the supply of homes for sale has declined steadily since June. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) re
Federal politicians drop major housing reforms in a bid to secure your vote (via Daily Hive)
Politicians of all stripes are making major promises to curb Canada’s out-of-control housing market, in an attempt to lock down your vote in the ongoing federal election. Some are controversial
Housing scarcity won’t be fixed by expecting seniors to downsize (via The Globe & Mail)
Cities need to give up on the myth that seniors are going to naturally transition out of their houses, because the reverse trend is happening, experts say. They also say that seniors are not to blame.
Vancouver...sales of detached homes tumble in sign of COVID-19-driven mania “finally reversing” (via The Straight)
Real estate boards in the Lower Mainland are expected to release their latest monthly reports soon. By all indications, markets marked another slowdown in July 2021. The decline is most pronounced in
Port Coquitlam Fall Programs
With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, Port Coquitlam residents will be able to take advantage of increased opportunities for recreation, sport, fitness, and arts programming this fall. Many registered a
Metro Vancouver’s sets a steady, calmer pace to begin the summer market season (via REBGV)
While still elevated, home sale and listing activity inMetro Vancouver* has eased back from the record-setting pace seen in March and April of this year. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (
“Tempered” Vancouver-area real estate market is down — but far from out (via Vancouver Sun)
The Lower Mainland could see more than 4,000 properties sold for the month of June. That’s a solid performance by most metrics, but if you look back to March, those numbers have experienced a ge
Sales & listings still strong in Vancouver, but slight cooling noted in May (via CTV News)
VANCOUVER -- The super-heated housing market in Metro Vancouver cooled slightly in May but the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board says sales still remained active. A statement from the board says 4,
New mortgage stress test rules are coming June 1 (via Global News)
The country’s federal banking regulator is tightening rules on mortgage stress tests for homebuyers with uninsured mortgages starting June 1. The minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgag
Low interest rates & demand for more space pushed housing market to extraordinary heights (via Financial Post)
There's still time to get in on this hot market. ust when you thought it couldn’t go any higher, there it goes again. Despite a pandemic, the average price for a house across all provinces in C
Supply response emerges in Metro Vancouver’s active housing market (via REBGV)
Home sellers have become increasingly active in Metro Vancouver’s* housing market this spring in response to heightened demand and rising home values that have materialized during the pandemic.
Average price of Canadian home rising at fastest annual pace ever (via CBC)
At $716,828, the average price of a Canadian home has never been higher. Canada's red-hot housing market continues to defy expectations, with sales in March up 70 per cent compared to a year ago and
Return of foreign buyers, immigration could shift Vancouver housing market into hyperdrive (via The Georgia Straight)
A new report takes an opposite view to mounting concerns about the white-hot real estate market in Metro Vancouver. A number of economists and observers have said that the market is overheating, with
Some would-be buyers hitting 'pause' on Metro Vancouver's frenzied real estate market (Via CTV)
VANCOUVER -- Carson Farrell put an offer in on a townhouse his pregnant wife had never seen in person. And about a week ago, he said goodbye to 12 years of renting and they officially moved into thei
Buyer Competition Intensifies Across Metro Vancouver (via REBGV)
Competition amongst home buyers is putting upward pressure on home prices across Metro Vancouver’s housing market. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential ho
Home buyer demand remains elevated across Metro Vancouver--Sellers Market--(via REBGV)
In the first month of 2021, Metro Vancouver’s* housing market continued the pattern set at the end of last year with home sale activity outpacing the supply of homes listed
Single-family home prices increasing, Condo prices stay static (via CBC)
Single-family home prices increasing at level not seen since mid-2010s COVID-19 doesn't affect all people equally — and it doesn't affect the housing market equally either. The average selling
B.C. Assessment updates 2020 valuations, showing big increases for property owners (via Vancouver Sun)
The B.C. Assessment Authority released its online record of property valuations for 2020 without the usual fanfare. Traditionally around New Year’s Day, the Crown corporation issues a media rel
What to expect for Canadian real estate in 2021 (via CTV News)
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines of the real estate market with a chunk of savings hoping for house prices to plummet, 2021 probably won’t be your year, Canadian real estate market
Royal LePage: Canadian Home Pricing 2021 Forecast
Royal LePage: Canadian home prices forecast to rise 5.5% by the end of 2021 as low inventory and unmet demand set to fuel price increases: Aggregate price of a home in the Greater Toronto Area fo
Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley remain a sellers' markets, say real estate groups (via CBC)
High demand, strong sales volume continue to drive up property prices in both regions ousing sales in Metro Vancouver fell almost 17 per cent in November compared to the previous month, accordin
Port Coquitlam Plans 2021 Budget Based On Core Services and Community Needs
Port Coquitlam residents and businesses can expect a 2021 budget that maintains the city’s focus on getting the basics right – core municipal services – and recognizes the pandemic&r
Bank of Canada plans to keep interest rate near zero until 2023 (via CBC)
The Bank of Canada says it has no plans to change its benchmark interest rate until inflation gets back to two per cent and stays there, something it says isn't likely to happen until 2023. The centr
Home sale and listing resurgence extends into the fall (via REBGV)
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,687 in October 2020, a 29 per cent increase from the 2,858 sales recorded in October 201
Prices are going up again. What does this mean for the future of Vancouver's housing market? (via Vancouver Sun)
The Vancouver real estate industry reported another month of higher sales and prices in September and continues to defy dire predictions of a pandemic-induced downturn. But some analysts point out fr
Why real estate prices continue to rise despite the pandemic (via CBC)
Last May, I wrote an opinion piece titled Time to buy? What the pandemic means for Vancouver's real estate market where I explained that historically for every one per cent rise in
Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update: Surprisingly Strong Recovery to Propel Housing Market in 2021(via BCREA)
Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province are forecast to rise 6.5 per cent to 82,380 units this year, after recording 77,351 residential sales in 2019. MLS®reside
What are the buying costs of a home? (via REBGV)
If you’ve decided to buy a home, it’s important you understand all the costs involved in addition to the price you're paying for the property. Mortgage application Lenders may
Home buyers willing to pay extra for SkyTrain proximity (via Daily Hive)
New data shows home buyers in Metro Vancouver are still willing to pay for the premium of being within close walking distance from a SkyTrain station. While there is currently an aversion to public t
Metro Vancouver home sales in July exceeded historical levels (via Daily Hive)
July 2020 home sales statistics Detached homes Number of units sold: 1,121 (+33.3% year-over-year) Active listings: 4,460 Benchmark price: $1,477,800 (+5% over July 2019; +0.9% over June 2020)
BCREA Chief Economist on the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the economy and housing market
The arrival of COVID-19 caused stock markets and oil prices to fall and unemployment rates to rise. In response, the Bank of Canada significantly lowered the prime interest rate and our provinc
Major Canadian Real Estate Markets That Reopened See Inventory Explode Higher (via Better Dwelling)
The Canadian real estate market is starting to see sellers return, especially in post-lockdown regions. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows the sales to new listings ratio (SNLR) fell a
CMHC changes effective July 1
Effective July 1, the following changes will apply for new applications for homeowner transactional and portfolio mortgage insurance: Limiting the Gross/Total Debt Servicing (GDS/TDS) ratios
Canadian housing market bounces back in May...(via Georgia Straight)
RBC Economics has noted increases in home resales in Canada of up to almost 70 percent in May. In a report, economist Robert Hogue noted that last month’s numbers signal the start of a slow mar
Time to buy? What the pandemic means for Vancouver's real estate market
Mark Ting, On the Coast's finance columnist, on what lies ahead for buyers and sellers amid COVID-19 According to April's real estate numbers, sales activity and housing inventory in Greater
Metro Vancouver Market Highlights March 2020 (via REBGV)
Metro Vancouver’s* housing market saw steady home buyer demand to begin March and a levelling off of activity as the month went on and concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak intensified.
Will COVID-19 have an impact on the housing market? Here's what RBC thinks (via CTV News)
TORONTO -- Canada's housing market could see a significant pullback this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but could rebound next year, a report by RBC says. This year's home resales could dive
Port Coquitlam's first high-density transit zone (via TriCity News)
Port Coquitlam council gave two bylaw readings to change the official community plan and zoning for the Westwood/Woodland triangle, a 6.3-acre section on the east side of Westwood Street between Kitch
Mortgage Stress Test Rule Change To Make Buying a Home Easier (via Vancouver Sun)
The federal government and a federal banking regulator are planning to tweak mortgage stress tests in time for the busy spring home-buying season, a move that could make it easier for would-be owners
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports January housing sales up 42.4 percent from same month in 2019 (via Georgia Straight)
But sales last month were still a whopping 42.4 percent above the figure recorded in January 2019, when the housing market was in the doldrums. “We’ve begun 2020 with steady home buyer de
Making existing homeowners poorer is hardly an affordability strategy (Vancouver Sun)
When 26 per cent of a typical new Vancouver apartment’s cost are government taxes and fees, the solution is not more taxes. Housing expectations ran high after our last provincial election that
2020 Vancouver Real Estate Trends
President Ashley Smith discussing Vancouver Real Estate trends in 2020 Topics: Increased confidence for sellers and buyers. Potential for a sellers market. BC Home assessments, are only a snapshot
City Of Port Coquitlam 2020-2022 Council Priorities
It’s all about getting the basics right and we’re happy to share a video from Mayor Brad West highlighting the roadmap that City Council has set for the next three years, with a focus on d
B.C. condo owners brace for sticker shock as insurance rates surge ’50 to 300%’ (via Global)
B.C. condo owners are bracing for sticker shock amid surging insurance rates for their homes. “Rates are increasing for people in policies now anywhere from 50 to 300 per cent, and deductibles
Metro Vancouver real estate rebounding faster than expected (via CityNews)
It seems Metro Vancouver real estate didn’t exactly stay down for the count. Despite measures to slow the local housing market, there is more evidence it is ramping up again, and faster than an
City of Coquitlam Reveals Plan For Entertainment District (via Urbanized)
The City of Coquitlam is showing a new level of regional economic ambition with the details of its full draft city centre plan now released for public consultation. This is effectively an update of t
Metro Vancouver home sales increased by 45% in October (via Urbanized)
Metro Vancouver’s housing market saw one of its largest upswings in October 2019, ever since the slowdown began. Home sales for the month reached 2,858 units — a staggering 45.4% increase
Buyer’s market persists in Greater Vancouver
Greater numbers of buyers are taking advantage of favourable market conditions and excellent mortgage rates, leading to what appears to be a solid footing in our price correction. Low unemployment, wa
Is real estate still a good investment for Canadians?
Long before the stock market existed, before salt was considered as valuable as gold, and before humans first struck oil, the asset that was most sought after was land. Real estate investing has evolv
Canada’s real estate market seen in full recovery mode (via Financial Post)
The number of units sold rose 0.6 per cent last month, extending a recent jump in activity that have seen transactions rise 16 per cent from a year ago, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesd
CMHC: Housing Activity Expected to Recover in 2020
Housing starts are projected to stabilize in 2020 and 2021 at levels in line with long-run averages. This follows two years of declines from elevated levels in 2017. Resale activity and house prices a
Increased Demand Helps Housing Market Reach Balanced Territory (via REBGV)
VANCOUVER, BC – October 2, 2019 – Home buyer demand has returned to more historically typical levels in Metro Vancouver* over the last three months. The Real Estate Board of Greate
Everything you need to know about Canada's new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (via Urbanized)
The new federal First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) will officially come into effect as of September 2 this year. Designed to alleviate mortgage costs for first-time home buyers, the FTHBI will p
Daily Hive: Metro Vancouver home sales experience unusually large jump in July
Month-over-month and year-over-year home sales for July 2019 both increased by nearly a quarter, based on the latest statistics from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). Home sales las
Vancouver's luxury housing market 'expected to regain momentum' this year (Daily Hive)
A new report released today provides an update on the market conditions of the city of Vancouver’s luxury residential market. During the first half of 2019, compared to the same period in the p
More choice, lower prices: Why now may be a good time to buy real estate in Vancouver
A new quarterly report on the Metro Vancouver housing market says there's a high degree of vulnerability in the market, but prices are down, and inventory is up, which means buyers will find some
The 5 most common mistakes made when selling your home
In the wake of softening home sales in the Lower Mainland over the past year, it can be a challenge to snag buyers. It’s not 2016, after all, when even tear-down properties sold within days and
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