September 2022 Founder’s Message
The cooler, picturesque days of early autumn are upon us. The trees are beginning to change and so is our real estate market. Metro Vancouver’s hous[...]
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The “Fixer-Upper” May Not Be The Bargain It Promises To Be
TV shows that magically transform a run down home into a sparkling jewel are all the rage today. In half an hour you will see a home that was once a r[...]
REBGV Market Update For August 2022– Sales Have Plunged From The Frenzied Activity A Year Ago
In the August 2022 market report released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), the main takeaways were reduced sales, decreasing pri[...]
3 Tips On What You Should Not Do With Your Lawn With This Heat And Lack Of Rain And What You Should Be Doing
We have been experiencing some hot weather and a lack of rain over the past few weeks, and this has certainly taken its toll on our lawns. Many lawns [...]
The Hidden Costs Of Buying A Home That Every Homebuyer Should Know About
Purchasing a home is a major purchase, and what many home buyers, especially new ones don’t realize is that there are a number of hidden costs assoc[...]
August 2022 Founder’s Message
The long, hot days of summer are slowly coming to a close in the lower mainland. Like the seasons, the real estate housing market is entering a new cy[...]
The Home Inspector – Important Facts You Must Know
A home inspector is often relied upon to vet what is often the largest and most important purchase and investment of your life. If the inspector fails[...]
The indoor Air in Your Home is Polluted – Here Are 3 Plants That Can Detox the Air.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental risks to public health, because air pollution i[...]
July Founder’s Message – Home Sales Heat Up During the Summer Months
The sunny days of summer are upon us once again on the West coast. The longer daylight hours and warmer weather make the summer months one of the best[...]
5 Important Issues You Should Know About The Current Real Estate Market
The housing market optics have changed. Home prices and sales are dropping, the pandemic induced exodus to larger homes in the suburbs has diminished,[...]
REBGV Market Update For June 2022 – Buyer’s Market Emerging As Home Sales Decline
The June 2022 market report released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) showed that rising interest rates and declining prices are [...]
The Principal Residence Exemption: The Tax Implications of Selling Your Home – Simplified
If you are one of the majority of the Canadians who own only one personal residence at a time, any gain on the sale of your home will be tax free, tha[...]