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. 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. 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. May 11, 2023 New exemptions to strata age restriction bylaws The new exemptions include future children, dependents, and spouses/partners. May 10, 2023 It's time to test your smoke detector How to make sure your smoke detector is protecting you. May 2, 2023 Prices continue rising as home buyer confidence returns With listing activity remaining below historical norms, home sales in Metro Vancouver have mounted a surprising comeback. April 28, 2023 What’s the Disclosure form REALTORS® ask you to sign? When buying or selling a home, Realtors have to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what DORTS is for. April 26, 2023 Get your outdoor living room ready for spring and summer fun Tips to make your outdoor space a naturally inviting part of your home. April 11, 2023 Can I cancel a listing contract, buyer agency or exclusive? Contracts can only be cancelled with the mutual consent of the parties involved. April 4, 2023 Spring brings price growth while new listings remain dormant Home prices showed modest increases in March, while new listings remained below long-term historical averages. April 3, 2023 Commercial real estate steady in 2022 despite higher costs Despite challenges brought by the highest borrowing costs in ten years, commercial real estate held firm. March 2, 2023 Below average home sales allow inventory to inch upwards February listing data show slow sales resulting in below-average sales activity in the Metro Vancouver area. February 23, 2023 Is a property contaminated? Check the Site Registry The provincial Site Registry is an easy way to check if your client's property is contaminated. February 3, 2023 Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration period now open All property owners in taxable regions must declare by March 31. February 2, 2023 Home sales below long-term averages, listings remain steady Inventory remains low in while home sales dipped well below monthly historical averages in January. January 4, 2023 Rising mortgage rates brought uncertainty in 2022 The housing market experienced a year of caution in 2022 due to rising borrowing costs. December 2, 2022 Home sales, listings continue below long-term averages While typically a quiet month, November home sale and listing totals lagged below long-term averages. November 2, 2022 Inflation, interest rates create caution in housing market Home sale activity continued to trend well below historical averages in October. October 4, 2022 Metro Vancouver saw more home sellers and fewer buyers Home sellers were more active in September while demand remained below long-term averages. September 28, 2022 How to prepare your lawn for winter Follow these tips for a healthy lawn next summer!