Real estate news

December 21, 2021

How to get a mortgage when you're self-employed

Self-employed borrowers can increase the chances of qualifying for a mortgage by understanding what lenders require and what questions they'll ask.

December 3, 2021

REALTORS® raised over $134,000 for BC disaster relief

REALTORS® raised over $134,000 for the Canadian Red Cross’s disaster relief efforts in BC during the 27th annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive.

December 2, 2021

Home sales remain up, listings down across Metro Vancouver

As the end of 2021 nears, home buyer demand remains well in excess of long-term averages and the supply of homes for sale continues to decline.

November 2, 2021

Metro Vancouver home buyers compete for fewer home listings

Home sales in Metro Vancouver remained above historical averages while the overall supply of homes for sale dipped to levels not seen in three years.

October 29, 2021

Commercial real estate sees strong activity in Q2 2021

Review the stats for increased activity seen in commercial real estate in the Lower Mainland.

October 4, 2021

Home sales continues to outstrip supply of homes up for sale

Home sale activity remains high across Metro Vancouver’s* housing market as pace of homes listed for sale continues to follow long-term averages.

September 2, 2021

Summer sees home listing supply decline in Metro Vancouver

While home buyers have remained active in Metro Vancouver throughout the summer, the supply of homes for sale has declined steadily since June.

September 1, 2021

What's the difference between a buyer's and seller's market?

Some terms describing the housing market are frequently used, and here's what they mean.

August 30, 2021

Important new rules for contaminated sites

Amendments to BC’s EMA and CSR came into force this year and include new requirements.

August 12, 2021

REALTORS Care® raises $15,000 for housing charities

The REALTORS Care® Shelter Drive raised $15,000 for three housing charities in Metro Vancouver over a challenging year during the pandemic.

August 4, 2021

Steady sales, reduced listings, steady home prices in July

Metro Vancouver’s housing market saw more moderate sales, listings and pricing trends in July compared to the activity throughout the pandemic.

July 19, 2021

Commercial real estate activity rises in Q1 2021

The increased activity in the Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate market carried into the first quarter of 2021.

July 16, 2021

Buyers’ | sellers’ contractual obligations explained

Buyers and sellers with signed contracts that are legally binding have many contractual obligations.

July 5, 2021

June market continues shift to steady activity

While still elevated, home sale and listing activity in Metro Vancouver has eased from the record-setting pace seen earlier this year.

June 23, 2021

Vancouver REALTOR® honoured for commitment to local causes

REBGV recognised REALTOR® Michelle Porter with the REALTORS Care® Award for her volunteer work with charities in Metro Vancouver.

June 4, 2021

Stratas: Maintenance fees and special levies

What are strata maintenance fees and special levies and how are they determined?

June 2, 2021

Metro Vancouver home sales start to slow in May

The Metro Vancouver housing market saw steady activity in May, a shift back from record-breaking activity in the earlier spring months.

May 4, 2021

Supply response emerges in Metro Vancouver’s housing market

Home sellers have become increasingly active in Metro Vancouver’s housing market this spring in response to heightened demand and rising home values.

April 29, 2021

Q&A: Tips for home buyers in today’s hectic housing market

Here's what hopeful home buyers need to know to successfully navigate Metro Vancouver’s hectic housing market.

April 27, 2021

What's a non-conforming strata?

If you’ve heard the term “non-conforming strata” before, there’s something you should know: There’s no such thing. Find out why.

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