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January 26, 2024

Commercial real estate begins to find its footing in Q3 2023

Although transactions are down, there appears to be an emerging pattern of stability coming back to the Lower Mainland's commercial market.
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January 3, 2024

Metro Vancouver housing market resilient in 2023

Housing market ends 2023 with a balanced market, but totals mask surprising resilience in face of the highest borrowing costs in over a decade.
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December 4, 2023

Balanced conditions come to housing market for holiday time

A steady increase in housing inventory offers home buyers among the largest selection to choose from since 2021.
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November 2, 2023

Metro Vancouver housing market holds steady in October

Increase in newly listed properties provides more choice to home buyers, but sales remain below long-term averages.
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October 6, 2023

7 ways to get ready for fall

Sure signs that fall’s coming are shorter days and the start of school. It's also time to begin preparing our homes for oncoming cooler weather.
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October 4, 2023

As inventory increases, price gains relent for fall season

Due to an increase in the number of homes listed and higher mortgage rates, prices gaines have slowed.
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September 13, 2023

Commercial Leading Indicator jumps in Q2-2023

BCREA's article describes the economic activity in commercial real estate during Q2.
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September 5, 2023

Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro Vancouver

Higher borrowing affecting housing market, with price gains cooling and sales slowing along the typical seasonal pattern.
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August 29, 2023

Taking care of your yard during a heat wave and drought

Here's how to make your lawn and garden look good when the weather isn't.

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August 2, 2023

Strong sales push home prices past July rate hike

Home prices across all home types rose again in July, as strong sales figures continue to push up against low levels of housing inventory.
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July 11, 2023

Home insurance and wildfire season: What you need to know

During this crisis, it’s important to understand what you should expect from your insurance.
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July 5, 2023

Home prices continue to rise to kick off summer

The benchmark price for all home types increases again this month as buyers vie for a limited number of homes for sale.
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July 4, 2023

Commercial real estate market down in Q1 2023

Commercial real estate sales and dollar volumes had a slow start to 2023, with year-over-year declines across all property types.

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June 28, 2023

Home security – 11 tips to protect your belongings

It’s summertime and the living is easy, especially for potential thieves. Here’s some advice on how to protect your home.
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June 5, 2023

Competition heats up among buyers as summer arrives

The housing market is showing signs of heating up as summer arrives, with prices increasing for the sixth consecutive month.
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May 29, 2023

What is the home owner grant and how do I get it?

The Home Owner Grant will save you money on your taxes.
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May 18, 2023

Grants of $5,600 to make homes energy efficient

Here's how to apply for the grant offered by the federal government.
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May 15, 2023

Asbestos exposure remains a risk in older homes

If you own, or are looking to buy, a pre-1990s home, you’ll need to understand the risks of asbestos.
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May 13, 2023

Know the rules when insuring secondary suites

If you’re a home owner who has a secondary suite, it’s important to let your insurer know and to buy insurance to cover it.
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May 11, 2023

New exemptions to strata age restriction bylaws

The new exemptions include future children, dependents, and spouses/partners.