Real estate news

October 12, 2020

Commercial real estate sales decline in the second quarter

As COVID 19 intensified, the region’s commercial real estate market experienced fewer sales in Q2.

October 8, 2020

7 green ideas to consider when buying a home

When looking for an eco-friendly home, here are some things to look for or put in place yourself.

October 6, 2020

REALTORS® help refugees settle in Metro Vancouver

Local REALTORS® Vern Jurovich, Andrew Leong, Steven Thom, and their office helped raise $350,000 for refugees fleeing violence and threats.

September 28, 2020

Attending an open house? Here are seven things to expect

REALTORS® are holding open houses with safety practices in place. Here's what you can expect during today’s period of physical distancing.

September 15, 2020

Provincial government changes strata insurance regulations

These changes are intended to address rising strata insurance costs that have affected strata owners in BC.

September 11, 2020

Strata insurance – where are we at?

Read an update on how the Insurance Bureau of Canada has responded to unusually high insurance premiums faced by strata corporations.

September 2, 2020

Home sale, listing activity continues to increase in August

Home buyers and sellers remained active across Metro Vancouver, with home sale and new listing activity outpacing the region’s historical averages.

August 31, 2020

Coquitlam REALTOR® recognized as a leader and trailblazer

REBGV honoured Realtor Rosemary Barnes with its Professional Excellence Award.

August 31, 2020

Maple Ridge REALTOR® lauded for life-saving act of kindness

REBGV honoured REALTOR® Debi Pearce with the REALTORS Care® Award for donating a kidney to help the son of a client.

August 25, 2020

7 ways to get the most out of small living spaces

Small living spaces are a reality for more and more homeowners. But small spaces don’t have to mean small dreams.

August 14, 2020

Home suite home: Making a basement suite feel like home

Making the most out of a limited amount of space is a constant challenge for home owners with basement suites.

August 10, 2020

Metro Vancouver housing market sees steady summer activity

Home buyer and seller activity in Metro Vancouver exceeded historical levels in July.

July 6, 2020

Watch part two of our videos with Mortgage Broker A. Calla

Angela talks about how the mortgage market is evolving.

July 6, 2020

Watch Innovation Series video with Mortgage Broker A. Calla

Angela discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the mortgage market and gives you helpful advice.

July 3, 2020

Steady increases in home sale and listing activity continue

Home buyers and sellers have gradually become more active in each month of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, activity returned to more typical levels.

June 30, 2020

REALTORS Care®: Delivering nourishment to those in need

REALTORS® have helped their communities in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic, including helping those in need access food.

June 23, 2020

Three questions with BCREA Economist Brendon Ogmundson

The arrival of COVID-19 initially slowed the housing market, leading some to suggest home prices will decline longer term. Are they right?

June 18, 2020

What’s happening in BC’s strata insurance market?

The BC Financial Services Authority found strata insurance premiums rose by about 40 per cent, with deductibles seeing triple digit increases.

June 9, 2020

REBGV joins #DifferentTogether anti-racism campaign

Supporting this campaign means standing against racism and hate and promoting respect and opportunity for people from all backgrounds in BC.

June 3, 2020

4 easy ways to help keep your home green clean

A clean, well maintained home is not only more pleasant to live in, it can help prospective buyers see its potential, making it easier to sell.

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