Real estate news

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.

June 2, 2020

Prices steady, buyers/sellers comfortable in today’s market

Metro Vancouver home prices have remained steady since provincial health officials implemented physical distancing requirements in March.

June 1, 2020

Four questions with Mortgage Broker Angela Calla

Read how lower interest rates will affect your mortgage, and preparing to apply for a mortgage.

May 20, 2020

Counter culture – choices for your kitchen surfaces

With a wide selection of surfaces to choose from, how do you determine which one is right for you?

May 14, 2020

Stratas must allow pets in some circumstances

If a strata property owner, or one of their family members, requires a support pet, a strata corporation must accommodate them.

May 5, 2020

Innovation: How REALTORS® advise clients in today’s market

Physical distancing requirements we’re all trying to follow isn’t the only change that COVID-19 is causing in the real estate market.

May 4, 2020

Home sales and listings down in April amid COVID-19

While limited by COVID-19, REALTORS® are fast adopting new tools and practices to help advise, inform and serve their clients in a responsible way.

April 29, 2020

Metro Vancouver REALTORS® lend helping hand during pandemic

These are unusual times for all of us and many Metro Vancouverites are facing unprecedented hardship.

April 24, 2020

What to expect when working with a REALTOR® today

Realtors are committed to providing their services in strict compliance with the provincial health orders.

April 17, 2020

Governments offer businesses additional relief

The federal and provincial governments are providing new and expanded programs to help Canadian businesses during COVID-19.

April 2, 2020

How the rental freeze, eviction ban could affect you

The provincial government brought a new Rental Tenancy Order into effect, restricting rent increases and evictions during COVID-19.  

April 2, 2020

Home buyers and sellers adjust plans amid changing times

Metro Vancouver’s housing market saw steady demand to begin March, and a levelling of activity near the end as concerns about COVID-19 intensified.

March 26, 2020

Provincial government lists REALTORS® as essential service

Find out what this means to you as a home buyer or seller.

March 24, 2020

Facts about the strata contingency reserve fund

When looking for a strata property, the contingency reserve fund is an important item to check out.

March 19, 2020

Why do I have to pay property taxes on the home I’m buying?

Depending on the time of year you buy a home, you may have to pay the seller's property taxes.

March 17, 2020

Grants to improve accessibility and safety of homes

Low-income seniors and persons with disabilities may be eligible for home accessibility grants funded by the federal and provincial governments.

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