Home buyer demand stays below historical averages in August The Metro Vancouver* housing market continues to experience reduced demand across all housing types. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled
Housing supply up, demand down across Metro Vancouver July’s residential housing sales in Metro Vancouver reached their lowest levels for that month since the year 2000. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in
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Home seller supply grows as demand declines With home sale activity dipping below long-term historical averages, the supply of homes for sale in Metro Vancouver reached a three-year high in June. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports
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CRA Rules and Taxes Did you know? Most Canadians pay their fair share of taxes, says CRA, but the agency has detected some who are avoiding paying taxes related to real estate transactions. According to CRA audits over the last
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Reduced demand is allowing housing supply to accumulate Home buyer demand continues to decline across the Metro Vancouver housing market. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 2,833 in May
What Type of New Home Are You Qualified to Buy? When you think about looking for a new home, one of the first questions that probably comes to mind is: “What type of property can I afford?” That’s an important
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