Real estate news

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.

April 19, 2021

Commercial real estate regained momentum to end 2020

Sales in commercial real estate slowed as COVID-19 took hold and rebounded in the second half of the year.

April 16, 2021

Real estate regulators advise due diligence in busy market

In an active market, seeking professional advice from a REALTOR® is more important than ever.

April 14, 2021

Here are seven strata terms you should know

If you’re looking to own a strata home, make sure you’re familiar with related terminology. Here’s a guide to some of those terms.

April 12, 2021

Are BC home owners protected against title fraud?

Two rare fraud attempts highlight protection for home owners.

April 9, 2021

New minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages proposed

OFSI has begun consultation on a proposed increase to the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages.

April 2, 2021

March home sales and new listings set records

Home buyer and seller activity reached unprecedented levels across Metro Vancouver in March.

March 26, 2021

Largest year-over-year price increases

The five areas in our region with the largest year-over-year price increases might surprise you.

March 10, 2021

Tips for preparing to buy or sell a home in a busy market

See how you can avoid the pitfalls of a busy market by preparing ahead so your expectations are realistic.

March 3, 2021

Commercial Indicator Reaches High in Q4 2020

BCREA's CLI reached a new high since the start of the series in 1999.

March 2, 2021

Home buyer competition intensifies across Metro Vancouver

Intense competition amongst home buyers is putting upward pressure on home prices across Metro Vancouver’s* housing market.

February 22, 2021

Eight ways you can prepare for a disaster

Natural disasters can strike at any time. How can you prepare for a natural disaster?

February 17, 2021

Buying or selling? 4 trends to expect in today's market

A mix of high demand, limited housing, and COVID-19 restrictions is changing how buyers and sellers are operating in Metro Vancouver’s housing market.

February 12, 2021

Aging in place: Top tips on how you can adapt your home

Whether you’re looking for your ‘forever’ home or already live there, adjusting its design will help make your life easier and safer.

February 5, 2021

Get your home ready for spring using these simple steps

As you emerge from your winter cocoon, you’ll want to start the spring repairs and updates your home requires.

February 2, 2021

Home buyer demand remains elevated across Metro Vancouver

In the first month of 2021, Metro Vancouver’s housing market continued with home sale activity outpacing the supply of homes listed for sale.

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