Home sales and listings surged in September, according to the latest numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Sales were up 19.6 per cent from August, and more than 56 per cent from September last year, the board said. Listings were up 10 per cent from August. Real Estate Board Chair Colette Gerber […]

4. 303 – 458 E 43rd Avenue – $419,900 Listing details:  Zero bedroom One bathroom 457 sq ft Parking Located on West Broadway, this studio features a courtyard entrance, a gas fireplace, and a Juliet balcony. It’s also a short walk from local shops, restaurants, and public transit. 2. 206 – 760 Kingsway Avenue – $408,000 Listing details:  Zero […]

B.C.’s Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) is coming into force on November 30, 2020. Effective November 30, 2020, all acquisitions of land will be subject to the new disclosure rules under LOTA, while existing owners of land will have until November 30, 2021 to become compliant. INTRODUCTION LOTA requires the disclosure of individuals who hold, directly or […]

Canadian mortgages rates are at a record low, but should potential home buyers lock in rates right now or will rates go any lower? Not by much, but yes, rates will go lower is the answer from several analysts citing the Bank of Canada’s policy, competition among lenders, seasonal factors and the pandemic’s impact on […]

A new report from the British Columbia Real Estate Association shows June home sales rose 17% year-over-year   Why it matters: The BCREA’s chief economist says sales surged back to pre-COVID-19 levels last month. While sales have normalized, active listings are down and certain markets are reporting upward pressure on prices. New B.C. real estate […]