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Heritage Vancouver Society (HVS), a non-profit organization, had recently ranked “The Heart of Mount Pleasant” as the number one heritage site on 2019’s Top 10 Watch List.
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From around 2015 to early 2018, Vancouver’s housing market exploded as one of the best performing real estate markets in the world. For example, in the fourth quarter of…
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There was a surge in real estate sales in May, but unsurprisingly the homebuyer demand in Metro Vancouver still remains low, well short of historical averages. The stats…
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Are you scared to scroll through social media, open up your local newspaper, or listen to the radio because it causes nothing but stress, anxiety, or loss of sleep?…
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If you’re looking to upgrade to a luxurious house from your current abode in Vancouver, now is a great time to make the move. There has been around a 7 percent drop in…
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The Royal Bank of Canada has become the first major Canadian bank to lower is interest rate for a five-year fixed-term Mortgage from 3.89 per cent to 3.74 per cent. The…
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A lot of homeowners might be complaining about the downturn in real estate prices across the province, however, you might also look at it as an opportunity to buy…
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The B.C. government just announced a major bump in funding for affordable housing and a vow to crack down on fraud and close loopholes. It was part of a broader 10-year…
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The beauty that draws people to Vancouver has also contributed to its growth woes. The city is surrounded on all sides by mountains and water which means land is scarce.…
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It’s no secret Vancouver constantly hits the top of any study showing it’s one of the least affordable cities in the world, more affordable than cities like New York…
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A brand new year is upon us and it’s filled with possibilities. If you’re like most Vancouverites, you’re probably excited your home has gone up in value in the past…
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Foreign ownership of Vancouver Real Estate has been a hot topic in the city for the past couple of years. But what is their impact on housing prices and availability? …
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Work is winding down and we’re all looking forward to spending some time with our family over the holidays. There are some beautiful light displays all over the Lower…
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Despite record construction across Vancouver over the past couple of years, the Metro area’s apartment rental vacancy rate remains below 1%, according to a recent Canada…
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Home sales last month in Metro Vancouver have broken records yet again, according to Vancouver’s Real Estate Board.
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The Vancouver City Council is looking at giving locals a chance to buy condos before foreigners can. Mayor Gregor Robertson is trying to get a policy passed that would…
Read Article →For the last couple of years, Vancouver has been a leader in building high-density residential buildings using shipping containers. Because of the Vancouver housing…
Read Article →What if everything in your home worked seamlessly – speakers, lights, security, oven, heat, windows? With today’s technology you can automate everything in your home…
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Millennials are no longer a group that can be discounted. They are at an age where they are getting married, starting a family – and yes, buying a house. In the next…
Read Article →Vancouver has one of the hottest real estate markets anywhere in the world with prices seemingly reaching new heights each month.
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There is a lot of hoopla in the media about the “real estate bubble” in the Lower Mainland but what truth is there in all of this hype? Will there be a major correction…
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We all know Vancouver houses seem unattainable, especially for the younger generation. But if we teach kids the value of money, and how to save at an early age, they…
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Greater Vancouver’s detached housing market has increased steadily, and again it has raised the question about the affordability of homes; especially since the…
Read Article →Getting a mortgage is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. You need to be prepared and you need to talk to an array of experts before you buy your…
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Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in your entire life. You shouldn’t jump into it blindly. Here are some of the steps to take to…
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Anybody looking for a new home in a market as hot as Vancouver will likely tell you that it’s a daunting task, especially for first-time buyers.
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The real estate bubble has not deflated, as some predicted, after the B.C. government applied the 15-percent tax on foreign buyers in Metro Vancouver. The number of…
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