Greater Vancouver Real Estate News

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May 5, 2023

Greater Vancouver Market Update

Discover What's Happening in Greater Vancouver Real Estate

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Posted in Market Update
May 5, 2023

Fraser Valley Market Update

Discover What's Happening in Fraser Valley Real Estate

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Posted in Market Update
April 24, 2023

Anti Flipping Tax Effective January 2023

Starting January 2023, the Anti Flipping Tax will be in effect for homes which apply. This new rule applies to flipped residential property dispositions that occur on or after January 1, 2023.

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April 24, 2023

Canadian Underused Housing Tax - Updated 2023

Starting in 2023, for the 2022 tax year, an annual tax will apply on the taxable value of a vacant or underused residential property that is directly or indirectly owned by a non-resident non-Canadian.

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March 30, 2023

Canadian Foreign Buyer Ban - Updated 2023

In order to curb rising home prices and prevent money from being "parked" in Canada, the government banned foreign buyers on January 1, 2023. Some exemptions applied such as permanent residents, temporary residents and students.

Original Foreign Buyer Ban

View CMHC's article of the original January release.

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Posted in Buying , Investing, News
March 26, 2023

First Home Savings Account & Other Home Buyer Rebates

We wanted to let you know about the new First Home Saving Account, and remind you of the Home Buyer's Amount Tax Credit, in addition to, other valuable home owner and buyer rebates and incentives.

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Jan. 13, 2023

Vancouver Empty Home Tax

The City of Vancouver, BC Canada requires that Vancouver homeowners submit a yearly declaration to determine if their property is subject to the Empty Homes Tax. Any properties which are deemed empty or declared empty, will be subject to an empty home tax.

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Posted in Investing, News, Owning
Jan. 3, 2023

BC's Home Buyer Rescission Period Comes into Effect January 3, 2023

BC’s new Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP) for residential real estate property takes effect on January 3, 2023.

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Posted in News
Dec. 24, 2022

Top Real Estate Agents at Dexter Realty, Vancouver BC Canada

We're proud to be among the top real estate agents again at Dexter Realty! We love helping our clients buy and sell homes and always strive to offer the best service and advice. We'd like to thank all our clients for your support, business and referrals. We look forward to continuing our relationship as your trusted REALTORS®.

Top Real Estate Agents in Vancouver BC - Dexter Realty

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Posted in Buying , News, Selling
Dec. 13, 2022

BC Government Changes Rental Restrictions and Age Restrictions for the Strata Property Act

On November 24, 2022, the BC government passed Bill 44. It changed restrictions around rentals and ages of owners and tenants, under the new Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act. 

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Posted in Investing, News