Will The “Home Flipping Tax” Impact Affordability?
The recent proposed house flipping tax introduced by the BC government will come into effect on January 1, 2025, if passed. Under this legislation, an[...]
March Is The Best Time To Start Planting Your Seeds
Growing your seeds indoors is useful because it gives your plants a head start, especially when the weather outside is not warm. This results in[...]
March 2024 Founder’s Message – Early Busy Days of Spring
This month marks the official beginning of spring. Signs of spring are everywhere as leaves begin to bud and early blooming flowers begin their colour[...]
New Housing And Infrastructure Woes Top Of Mind At UBCM 2024 Housing Summit
This year’s Union of the BC Municipalities (UBCM) 2024 housing summit was unique as it was the first time “in a while” that all 3 le[...]
5 Important Tips To Know When Buying A Rental Property
Buying a property for investment can be financially rewarding if done the right way, even in a challenging real estate market. How m[...]
REBGV Market Update February 2024 – Rise In New Listed Properties In The Market
The Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) report released for February 2024 marked a surge in Vancouver real estate listings taking pressure of a tightenin[...]
Looking For A Luxury Apartment? These Are Some Of The Must Have Amenities
Finding a luxury apartment that fits your taste is not easy, especially as it impacts your daily lifestyle and overall well-being. The amenities avail[...]
Why You Should Use A Licensed Property Brokerage To Manage Your Property
In BC, all property managers are required to be licensed by the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Licensed brokers are bound as licensees to pr[...]
Why Rental Property Cash Flow Analysis Is So Important
Investments are made to make a profit. If you own a rental property, you must ensure that the numbers involved reflect the fact that you are making mo[...]
It’s a Great Idea To Inspect the Neighborhood Before Buying In
One of the most neglected due-diligence duty done by homebuyers is a thorough screening of the prospective neighborhood. There is a Russian proverb th[...]
Housing Challenges Being Faced By Local Municipalities
In September, mayors and councillors held their Union Of BC Municipalities (UCBM) Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. As with other years, a major to[...]
The Benefits Of Having A Wine Cellar In Your Home
Today, wine cellars are no more just limited to luxury mansions and fine dining restaurants. They are becoming a modern trend in many regular househol[...]
REBGV Market Report For January 2024 – Year Started Strongly With Higher Sales
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) report for January 2024 was released early this month and notable was the fact that newly listed pr[...]
February 2024 Founder’s Message
Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is off to a strong start as the first signs of spring appear on the West Coast. Residential sales and listi[...]
7 Ways On Improving Energy Efficiency In Rental Properties
Making a property energy efficient, in view of ever-increasing energy costs, will help improve the bottom line of any rental property. While there are[...]
Leaving Your Home For A Period Of Time? Take Heed Of This Important Insurance Advice.
If you are leaving your home for a lengthy period (over a 4 days), you must make sure that you understand how your insurance works when you are not oc[...]
What’s Instore For The 2024 Property Rental Market?
Affordable housing has no longer become affordable as house prices are out of reach for those who want to own a home and rents have continued to escal[...]
Is An Overhaul Of The BC Property Transfer Tax Required?
BC’s Property Transfer Tax was introduced in 1987 as a tax on every real estate purchase in the province when the average price of a home was ar[...]
REBGV Market Update For December – The Year Closed Out With Balanced Conditions
The December 2023 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) market report showed that despite the highest borrowing costs seen in over a decade, [...]
Make Sure You Are Not A Victim Of “Virtual Staging”
“Virtual Staging” Can Be Misleading. Make Sure You Are Aware Of This We are living in a sophisticated digital era where real estate photo [...]
Closing Costs – The Biggest Purchase Of Your Life Comes With Additional Fees
Your down payment and mortgage costs are not the only costs you will face when buying your home. There are several administrative and legal costs asso[...]
More Small-Scale Housing Units To Be Built Across The Province To Help Alleviate The Housing Shortage
The NDP government is tabling new legislation this fall to tackle the housing affordability and shortage crisis, that the province is currently facing[...]
January 2024 Founder’s Message
A Year in Review and Market Expectations for 2024 The new year is upon us! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, celebrating with family and frie[...]
Why A Comparative Market Analysis Is Different Than The Assessed Value Of A Home
For most homeowners, a home’s value represents a huge chunk of their overall financial picture – their net worth, if you will. So it is im[...]
Six Important Qualities To Consider When Hiring A Property Manager
In any business, hiring the right person for the job is a relatively difficult task. It is impossible to predict whether or not that person will be a [...]
Some Great Tips On How To Organize Your Kids’ Rooms
“Clean your room!” is the battle cry for millions of parents everyday. With the Holiday season upon us and everyone being home, now couldn[...]
REBGV Market Update for November 2023
REBGV Market Update for November 2023 – Buyers Have A Larger Inventory To Choose From In the latest Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REGB[...]
Banks Vs. Mortgage Brokers – Which Is The Better Option?
With mortgage rates being at 20 year highs, homeowners are keen to find a competitive mortgage rate for their new home or mortgage renewal. There are [...]
Outsmart Intruders With These Clever Home-Security Tips
While it may not be easy to protect your home from professional thieves, most home burglaries are done by amateurs. These thieves are more easily thwa[...]
Why Are Presales In Condos So Attractive?
One of the topics in the Vancouver real estate market that has been very popular is that covers the presale market. Before outlining the reasons why a[...]
NOVEMBER FOUNDER’S MESSAGE 2023
The holiday season will soon be upon us. White snow highlights the stunning mountain peaks that fringe Metro Vancouver as we bring preparing for the u[...]
The Importance Of A Move-Out Inspection
A move-out inspection is performed before a tenant vacates the property and the landlord conducts a walk through the vacant property. The purpose of a[...]