August 7th, 2020
This was another good news report. Employment in BC grew by 70,000 jobs (3%, m/m) in July, reaching almost 94% of the February employment level. This followed job gains of 118,100 in June and 43,000 in May. [read more]
August 5th, 2020
We couldn't be more excited or more proud to align ourselves with this remarkable brokerage and our esteemed colleagues. Why? Because Stilhavn agents sell 11.9 x more listings than the average Real Estate Board of Great Vancouver agent and at a speed of 44% faster. [read more]
July 28th, 2020
Wondering why the market has been so heated during the pandemic? Condo owners decided they wanted more space after being cooped up and working from home. This set the entry level detached market on fire and we saw a trickle up effect. [read more]
July 17th, 2020
What you need to know: On July 16, the provincial government announced details of a repayment framework intended to help landlords and renters, including renters who’ve fallen behind on rent payments, to maintain their housing when the ban on evictions for non-payment of rent is lifted on September 1. [read more]
July 16th, 2020
Selling your home, in some ways, is like buying one. No one wants to feel like they’ve been ripped off. That said, there’s a balance between selling your home short and inflating its price. Sometimes that line can be subtle. Other times, it can be very apparent. The trick is to find that perfect deal [read more]
July 15th, 2020
According to REUTERS, residential real estate sales in British Columbia are surging, despite COVID-19. Read on to find out more... [read more]
July 14th, 2020
“Sales around the province surged back to pre-COVID-19 levels in June,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “While there are some temporary factors that may have pushed demand forward, we are cautiously optimistic that market activity will remain firm.” [read more]
June 30th, 2020
What happens when a buyer breaches a contract before the deposit is due and payable? Is the seller still entitled to the deposit if the transaction collapses due to the buyer's breach? Find out the answer in this month's issue of Legally Speaking. [read more]
June 29th, 2020
On June 24, the BC Government made it possible to evict residential tenants for reasons other than non-payment of rent. That means real estate transactions that require vacant possession can now proceed. [read more]
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