With Spring Break and Summer vacation in sight, you might be dreaming of escape to other climates. While your Vancouver home is where your heart is, vacation is a good way to rest and recharge so you can...
Real Estate Latest NewsBest Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in VancouverForget Canada Day and the 4th of July; if there’s one National ‘holiday’ that’s gone international, it’s St. Patrick’s Day! Despite its Irish Catholic origins, the deeper... Top Tips for Cutting Your Electricity BillIt seems winter just doesn’t want to quit this year! As the colder weather persists in Vancouver, so does the drain on your wallet as we use more electricity to heat our homes. Looking for ways to... The Best Valentine’s Spots in Mt. PleasantWhy save all the hearts and flowers for just one day? Tell whomever you love that you do--and often. Love is what makes a house a home, after all! But if you’re keen to celebrate this February 14th... Tips for Dealing with Winter in VancouverAs Vancouver residents deal with one of the snowiest winters in decades, we’ve collected our favourite tips to keep your East Vancouver real estate protected from the unexpected wintery onslaught.... Vancouver West - The January ReportVancouver East: The January Report
Current as of February 02, 2017. All data from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Report © 2016 ShowingTime. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures. ... Your Best Bets for a Dine Out Date in Mt. PleasantBesides the beautiful scenery, happening cultural scene and healthy lifestyle that makes our city so covetable, annual traditions like Dine Out Vancouver January 20th - February 5th is what makes Vancouver... How To Make Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions StickWe all do it. Every year, the clock strikes midnight on December 31st and we’re flooded with hope: this year will be different, better. This year, you’ll be able to buy that dream home despite... Vancouver Home Sales and Listing Activity No Longer Above AverageThe changing Metro Vancouver real estate market dynamics that started to see a decline in homes sales earlier this fall continued last month. Less homes were listed, and fewer sales were made, resulting... What You Need To Know: Vancouver's Proposed Vacancy TaxWhile a lot of speculation still looms around the proposed Vacancy Tax that Vancouver’s Mayor Gregor Robertson first pitched back in the Spring, the goal is clear: open new rental spaces. Hand-in-hand... Getting Your Home Market ReadyGetting your house ready to list doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. A few simple things can go a long way to making it more desirable to potential Vancouver home buyers--and getting you top... Buying and selling in a tough market
No doubt you have heard that our real estate market has slowed down. It will be probably a good 6 months before we know if the new 15% non resident tax was the catalyst that caused our marker to... The Market Continues Return To Typical August LevelsAugust saw Vancouver home buyers on a decline as sales were 3.5% below the 10-year average for the month. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s president Dan Morrison attributes the downward... Vancouver East and West August 2016 Real Estate Reports
The complete August 2016 REALTOR® Report for Vancouver East and Vancouver West are available for download: Home Sales Taper In JulySummer started below recent averages in the Vancouver real estate market, and registered home sales were below 4,000 for the first time since January. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s... Vancouver West Real Estate: The July ReportFor a printable version of the REALTOR® Report, please click here. Vancouver East Real Estate: The July ReportFor a printable version of the REALTOR® Report, please click here. Market Update: BC Foreign Buyer’s Tax in EffectAs of August 2nd, 2016, the BC government put into law an additional tax on foreign buyers in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Once a property is registered at the Land Title Office, the tax applies... Imbalance Continues to Drive Market Stats
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s June numbers are in, and it’s still clearly a seller’s market out there. “While we’re starting to see more properties coming... |