Vancouver Now Experiences Stage 2 Water Restrictions – What Does This Mean For Households?
Consider these facts: We have experienced the hottest May and June on record. The water reservoir levels are at levels usually seen in late July and [...]
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June Founder’s Message – Market Outlook Amid Rising Interest Rate Landscape
Interest rates are on the rise as Metro Vancouver begins to move towards a more balanced real estate market. For the past two years, the Lower Mainlan[...]
BCFSA Proposed Home Buyer Protection Measures – Some Of The Significant Proposals Explained
Last fall, the BC government announced that it would introduce measures to calm the province’s red hot housing market. On May 26th of this year, the[...]
REBGV Market Update For May 2022 – Interest Rates And Lack Of Supply Responsible For Cooling The Market
The overall message obtained from the May Monthly Market Report released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) was that home sale acti[...]
Why Canning Fruits And Vegetables Is A Good And Easy Thing To Do
You may have been interested in canning but not sure where to start. Why not give it a try this year? There is only so much room in your freezer and f[...]
Planning On Buying A Condo? Here Is Some Important Information You Need To Know About Strata Fees
When you buy a condo, you will inevitably have to pay strata fees or maintenance fees, and this will be a monthly payment in addition to your mortgage[...]
The Real Costs of Buying A Home – What Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Expect
For many of us buying a home is the biggest investment we will ever make. When you are in a position to buy a home, there are 2 financial aspect[...]
The Shocking Truth About Your Electrical Wall Plate
When was the last time you looked at a wall plate or outlet in your home? Sure you plugged an appliance or your phone charger, but you probably took a[...]
May Founder’s Message – The Late Days of Spring
Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is returning to a more traditional pace of home sales during the later days of spring. The Real Estate Board of[...]
Do You Own An Empty Home In Vancouver? If You Do, Prepare To Pay More In Taxes Next Year
Last month Vancouver city council unanimously approved a motion to increase the city’s Empty Homes Tax from 3.00% to 5.00% effective 2023. This mean[...]
REBGV Market Update April 2022 – Housing market Appears To Be Slowing Down, Although Prices Remain Steady.
The April 2022 market report released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) stated that home buyer demand returned to more historicall[...]
The Smart Homes Revolution: You Cannot Ignore It.
In today’s homes, Smart Home technology is becoming more and more ubiquitous and difficult to avoid. It encompasses things like thermostats, lightin[...]