August 2022 Founder’s Message
The long, hot days of summer are slowly coming to a close in the lower mainland. The real estate housing market is entering a new cycle.[...]
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.[...]
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.[...]
July Founder’s Message – Home Sales Heat Up During the Summer Months
The longer daylight hours and warmer weather make the summer months one of the best times of the year to buy or sell your home.[...]
5 Important Issues You Should Know About The Current Real Estate Market
The housing market optics have changed. Here are 5 underlying currents that are affecting the current housing market.[...]
REBGV Market Update For June 2022 – Buyer’s Market Emerging As Home Sales Decline.
The June 2022 market report showed that rising interest rates and declining prices are now weighing heavily on buyer’s minds.[...]
The Principal Residence Exemption: The Tax Implications of Selling Your Home – Simplified
There are other factors that could impact your ability to fully or even partly shelter the appreciation of your home from tax.[...]
Vancouver Now Experiences Stage 2 Water Restrictions – What Does This Mean For Households?
If the drought persists, we can move into Stage 3 and Stage 4. The region will carefully gauge how reservoir levels respond to the stage 2 measures.[...]
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. Change is on the horizon.[...]
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.[...]
REBGV Market Update For May 2022 – Interest Rates And Lack Of Supply Responsible For Cooling The Market
After reaching record-setting levels in 2021, home sale activity has returned to more typical seasonal levels in Metro Vancouver this spring.[...]
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?[...]
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 is 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. There are 2 financial aspects you should be aware of.[...]
The Shocking Truth About Your Electrical Wall Plate
Did you know that in the US, fires resulting from faulty wall plates and outlets cause roughly 2,590 home fires every year?[...]
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.[...]
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.[...]
REBGV Market Update April 2022 – Housing market Appears To Be Slowing Down, Although Prices Remain Steady
The April 2022 REBGV market report stated that home buyer demand returned to more historically typical levels.[...]
The Smart Homes Revolution: You Cannot Ignore It.
In today’s homes, Smart Home technology is becoming more ubiquitous and difficult to avoid. Read more about The Smart Homes Revolution.[...]
Thinking of Getting A HELOC To Get You Through The Current Crisis? Read This Before You Make That Application
Millions of Canadians are at risk of going without pay for a prolonged period of time due to the pandemic that is affecting the whole world.[...]
April Founder’s Message – Spring is in Full Swing
As we head into the warmer days of spring, Metro Vancouver continues to be in a strong seller’s market.[...]
6 Useful Tips On How First Time Home Buyers Can Get Into This Hot Canadian Housing Market
Buying a home has become more difficult in this market, especially when you are a first-time home buyer. 6 useful tips for first time home buyers.[...]
Are You Making Cherry Blossom Viewing Plans? Here’s 5 Places To Check Them Out On The North Shore.
We are blessed to have approximately 43,000 beautiful cherry blossoms in our city. Here are some spots you can visit and take a selfie![...]
6 Great Tips To Ensure That Your Garden Will Stay Healthy This Summer
6 Great Tips To Ensure That Your Garden Will Stay Healthy This Summer. Winter is behind us and it’s finally spring-time![...]
How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
A realtor gets paid on a commission basis, which can vary depending on the level of services offered by the real estate firm.[...]
8 Hot Tips That Will Make Your Home Sell Faster This Spring
These are simple yet effective tips that will help your home sell faster and maintain the price you are asking.[...]
March Founder’s Message
Spring has sprung and the real estate market is heating up in Metro Vancouver. We are in a strong seller’s market and more listings are coming up.[...]
Which Home Renovations Give You The Best Rate Of Return?
Home renovations are one of the few investments that can increase the quality of life and value of your home for the future.[...]
The 2022 Assessments Are Out And Property Values In The Lower Mainland Are Up Significantly
Last month BC Assessment released its assessment notices to over a million property owners throughout the Lower Mainland.[...]
9 Easy Habits To Keep Your Home Clean And Tidy
It’s not that difficult to maintain a clean and tidy home, and here are 9 hacks to simplify the process.[...]
REBGV Market Update February 2022 – Upward Price Trend Continues With A Modest Increase In New Listings
REBGV Market Update February 2022 – Upward Price Trend Continues With A Modest Increase In New Listings.[...]
Want the Best Looking Lawn On Your Block? Make Sure You Water it Properly. Here’s How.
We’re now in the warm weather. We may love the summer drought, but our lawns don’t. Here’s how to keep your lawn looking lush and green.[...]