September 7th, 2022
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 3¼%, with the Bank Rate at 3½% and the deposit rate at 3¼%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. [read more]
March 2nd, 2022
“As we prepare to enter what’s traditionally the busiest season of the year, the Metro Vancouver housing market is seeing more historically typical home sale activity and a modest uptick in home listing activity compared to last year,” Taylor Biggar, REBGV Chair said. [read more]
January 13th, 2022
Supporting local businesses is something I have always been passionate about. Now especially, continuing to support local is extremely important. If you're wondering how you can help support local businesses this month, keep reading! [read more]
January 10th, 2022
We are seeing many competitive offers in this highly competitive market. We have strategies in place to help you win and do your due diligence in advance. The BCFSA has written a great article on whether or not you should make a subject free offer and what the risks entail. Read on to find out more... [read more]
December 1st, 2021
If you’re going through or considering a divorce or separation, you might not be aware that there are mortgage products designed to allow you to refinance your property and buy out your ex-spouse. [read more]
August 25th, 2021
Are you thinking of selling your home? Not sure what adjustments to make in order to really captivate potential buyers? Keep reading, this one is for you! [read more]
February 11th, 2021
2020 was unique for the Canadian real estate market. The pandemic slowed the market for a brief period at the start of the spring market and then things really picked up. We continue to see rising prices and a brisk market. Can we expect to see this continue going forward? [read more]
February 2nd, 2021
“With home sale activity well above our January average, the supply of homes for sale isn’t able to keep pace,” Colette Gerber, REBGV Chair said. “This is causing increased competition amongst home buyers and upward pressure on prices.” [read more]
January 5th, 2021
“Robust December sales outpaced long-term averages in what’s traditionally the quietest month of the year in real estate. This was part of an unusual seasonal pattern the market followed last year, which can be attributed in large part to the pandemic,” Gerber says. [read more]
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