No Homes for Sale in the Area You Like? Here’s What to Do… Imagine there’s a neighbourhood you’d love to live in someday, but, every time you drive through, you rarely, if ever, see a For Sale sign. It’s as
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Going “Green” in Your Garden or Flower Bed
Going “Green” in Your Garden or Flower Bed There has been a lot of emphasis lately on the importance of “going green”. That simply means being environmentally-responsible. You likely already recycle, use energy-efficient lights, and turn down your thermostat when
Handling a New Home Problem on Moving Day
Handling a New Home Problem on Moving Day Imagine buying a product from a store, taking it home, and then discovering there’s a problem with it. Disappointing, yes, but not a catastrophe. You can simply take it back for repair
Does Your Home Insurance Cover Everything?
Does Your Home Insurance Cover Everything? When you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to help you out. And, most do a good job of doing just that. Still,
Buying Your Dream Home in a Hot Market
Buying Your Dream Home in a Hot Market Imagine finding the perfect home, only to discover there is serious interest from at least a dozen other buyers. It’s like scrambling for the last piece of cake at a buffet! Fortunately,
The Magic of Decorative Moulding
The Magic of Decorative Moulding Decorative moulding is one of the most eye-catching ways to upgrade a room. You’re probably accustomed to seeing standard baseboard moulding installed where your floor meets the wall. But, there are many other types. For
Demand Outpaces Supply
Demand for homes continues to outpace supply in Metro Vancouver A shortage of residential property listings coupled with strong demand, particularly for condos and townhomes, continued to impact Metro Vancouver’s housing market in March. Residential property sales in the region
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How Long Will Your Home Appliances Last? If you’re paying a lot of money for a new washing machine, wouldn’t it be nice to know how long will your home appliances last? There is, of course, no exact formula for
REBGV Real Estate Market Stats February 2017
Low supply continues to limit Metro Vancouver home buyers March 2, 2017 Reluctance amongst Metro Vancouver* home sellers is impacting sale and price activity throughout the region’s housing market. Residential home sales in the region totalled 2,425 in
Important Things to Fix Up before Selling Your Home
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