Balancing the Emotional and Practical Sides of Buying a Home Imagine this scenario… You’re shopping for a new home. You drive to visit a recent listing. As you walk through the front doors, you’re impressed. Every room looks fantastic. You
Home listings at four-year October high as sales remain below typical levels Home sale activity across Metro Vancouver* remained below long-term historical averages in October. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the
Creating the Ideal Working Relationship with Your Agent If you’re working with a landscaping contractor, you want to develop a good working relationship with that professional, so you can avoid delays, stress and other issues. After all, the last thing
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
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
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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5 Ways to Make the Selling Process Stress-Free For some homeowners, the process of listing, showing, and selling their home can be stressful. Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to make it much less nerve-racking—and even exciting and enjoyable.
Fewer home sales and listings in the first quarter of 2018 Home buyers and sellers were less active in Metro Vancouver throughout the first quarter of 2018. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales