Greater Vancouver Real Estate News

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Nov. 7, 2017

October 2017 - October Sales Exceed Historical Averages

To view  all the details of the current Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver West and Vancouver East real estate market statistics and graphs, just click the desired buttons below to open a detailed PDF report.

Posted in Market Update
Oct. 23, 2017

New Mortgage Rules Hurt Buyers

Starting January 2018, the existing mortgage "stress test" will apply to all buyers (not just the ones with less than 20% down payment). Which means borrowers will qualify for approximately 20% less money.

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Posted in Buying , Mortgage, News
Oct. 22, 2017

Buyers will Qualify for Less Mortgage Funds as of January 2018

The Canadian government has announced that they will apply the existing mortgage "stress test" to all buyers (not just the ones with less than 20% down payment). Which means borrows will qualify for less money. Therefore, if you are considering purchasing a home, we recommend getting pre-approved before this change is introduced in January 2018.

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Posted in Mortgage, News
Oct. 15, 2017

Should You Buy the Latest Home Automation Gadgets?

You’re at work when the thought hits you, “Did I lock the door when I left this morning?” You check your smartphone, see that you didn’t, and click the “LOCK” button. Now your house is secure.

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Posted in Owning
Oct. 12, 2017

Vancouver Empty Home Tax FAQ

Bell Alliance has a great article answering the most frequently questions regarding the Vancouver Empty Home Tax which came into effect January 2017. Read their article...

Posted in News, Owning
Oct. 11, 2017

More Happy Clients - Bought a Fantastic Townhouse in Langley, BC

We just had the pleasure of helping Arvand Saffari and Chloe buy a fabulous townhouse in Langley, BC. This is what they said about their experience working with us:

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Posted in Buying , News
Oct. 9, 2017

September 2017 - Buyer Demand Continues to Differ Depending on Housing Type in Greater Vancouver

To view  all the details of the current Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver West and Vancouver East real estate market statistics and graphs, just click the desired buttons below to open a detailed PDF report.

Posted in Market Update
Oct. 7, 2017

Should Locals have Priority for Presale Homes?

Vancouver Mayor, Gregor Robertson, is planning on introducing a motion at the next meeting of city council on October 17 to give locals priority for purchasing presale homes. West Vancouver has already introduced something similar. Read the full article...

Posted in Buying , News
Sept. 19, 2017

New Parks Planned in Vancouver's River District and Downtown

The City of Vancouver is planning to build several new parks in two growing neighbourhoods: The River District in South East Vancouver and Downtown.

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Posted in Community
Sept. 9, 2017

Another Happy Client - Sold Their Home 8% Over Asking!

We recently had the pleasure of helping Katie and Jacobo sell their Fairview Vancouver condo and purchase a larger Vancouver townhouse. Our unique marketing program allowed us to sell their home 8% over asking with multiple offers. This is what they said about their experience working with us:

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Posted in Buying , News, Selling