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Low Interest Rates Likely to Continue
The BC Real Estate Association reports that mortgage volatility is at historic lows. Although there have been a number of ups and downs during the past year, there was very little movement in posted...
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Pent-Up Demand for Real Estate Growing
“Despite improved affordability, many potential buyers and sellers remain in a holding pattern. With pent up demand now becoming latent in the market, it’s not a matter of if, but when home sales rise...
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Arbutus Ridge Real Estate News
In February, two more homes sold in Arbutus Ridge, making a total of four homes sold since January 1, 2013. March saw steady activity and a few offers in the works. We expect March will show an...
View ArticleeSignatures Streamline Real Estate Transactions
The Canadian Real Estate Association has signed an agreement with DocuSign to provide electronic signatures for its more than 105,000 members. DocuSign will integrate with WEBForms®, providing a...
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CREA Releases New REALTOR.ca App
image source The Canadian Real Estate Association has released a new REALTOR.ca app for iPhone. The new app offers added search filters and bug fixes. It will even connect you with a REALTOR® to...
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Transition Year Expected for BC Housing Market
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2013 Second Quarter Housing Report on May 9. Home prices are expected to remain relatively stable on Vancouver Island for the next two...
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Yard Sale Tips
Whether you’re clearing the clutter in preparation for staging your home for sale or you’ve sold your home and are getting ready to move, a yard sale may be in your future. Apartment Therapy has...
View ArticleCREA Canadian Housing Market Report
CREA’s chief economist, Gregory Klump discusses Canadian home sales in July.
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CMHC Housing Market Outlook
CMHC has released its housing market outlook summary for the third quarter of 2013. Read it here.
View ArticleBCREA Housing Market Update
BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the July 2013 statistics.
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BCREA Reports Housing Market Picking Up Steam
In BCREA’s third quarter housing forecast update, Chief Economist Cameron Muir reports that “After a marked pull back of consumer demand in 2012, the housing market is now transitioning to more...
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Bathroom Reno Tips From Canadian Living
Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home or making a new home more your own, bathrooms are important. Find some helpful tips from Canadian Living here.
View ArticleVIREB Market Update, August 2013
VIREB President Gary Gray discusses the market statistics for August 2013.
View ArticleBank of Canada Interest Rate Remains Unchanged
CBC News reports that the Bank of Canada made no change in its key policy interest rate, leaving it at the one per cent level it has been at for the past three years. Read the full story here.
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Tidy Time vs Tidy All The Time
If you’re selling your home, you know that keeping it showing-ready is important. Apartment Therapy suggests that it’s easier to do a little tidying all the time than to leave things and then do one...
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The Economic Impact of Real Estate Transactions in Canada
How important are real estate transactions to the Canadian economy? Tremendously. This article from CREA Cafe explains why. Thanks to Jason Finlayson for bringing this post to our attention. image...
View ArticleBC’s Many Real Estate Markets
Real estate in this province varies by region, and by their economic drivers. Read more in this interesting article, from today’s Vancouver Sun.
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Bank of Canada Governor Predicts Long-term Rates May Rise Soon
In an interview on The Lang and O’Leary Exchange, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz said he expects long-term interest rates to rise this summer as the U.S. Federal Reserve continues tapering, but...
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2014 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update: BCREA
In its 2014 first quarter housing forecast update, the British Columbia Real Estate Association reports that BC Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales are forecast to increase 4.8 per cent...
View ArticleVIREB January 2014 Market Update
Watch as Vancouver Island Real Estate Board President Blair Herbert discusses the Vancouver Island real estate market for January 2014.
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