Jan 28, 2019 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Buyers, Tips for First-time Buyers
How would you like to own an investment – your home – that increased in value more than three times (342%) in just under 20 years? That’s what would have happened if you had bought a home in Greater Vancouver in the year 2000.The benchmark sales price in... 
Dec 20, 2018 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Buyers, Resources for Sellers
Goodwill and holiday cheer can make this season a great time to sell your home. Here’s why: Christmas buyers are serious buyers. Buyers looking during this time are known to be serious. They include soon-to-be residents relocating here from out of town and residents... 
Oct 22, 2018 | Advice from Our Experts, Latest News, Resources for Buyers, Resources for Sellers
Property in the Lower Mainland continues to attract investors world-wide. So it’s important for buyers to understand Canada’s tax laws. Here is a brief summary of information. Resident or non-resident? Under Canada’s income tax system, whether an individual is a... 
Oct 18, 2017 | Latest News, Market News & Statistics, Mortgage Tips & Info, Resources for Buyers
Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has finalized new rule changes for new government-backed uninsured mortgages. The changes are part of the final version of Guideline B-20 − Residential Mortgage Underwriting Practices and... 
Sep 1, 2017 | Latest News, Market News & Statistics, Resources for Buyers, Resources for Owners, Resources for Sellers
The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia Each time a home changes hands, the transaction generates significant spin-offs, creates jobs and keeps our communities growing. In 2016, 39,943 homes changed ownership in the Board’s area,... 
Aug 21, 2017 | Latest News, Resources for Buyers
Metro Vancouver is growing – and our population is expected to increase by1.1 million by 2041. Sleepy Port Moody, a waterfront community of 35,000 set on the picturesque east side of Burrard Inlet, has been discovered thanks to the Evergreen Line which makes... 
