10 Steps to Buying a House in BC
You have found your dream home and are wanting to put in an offer. Watch this video from 2016 and review the updated list of 10…
How realtors price a home
How realtors price a home to sell is influenced by a number a factors. The sale price for a homes doesn’t just come from thin air. It’s based upon a…
Cooling housing market continues
If a cooling housing market was the intent of the provincial and federal governments’ recent policy changes, they succeeded. Those changes have made it even more difficult…
Best time of year to buy a home
The best time of year to buy a home is often determined by your particular circumstances; sometimes you just don’t have a choice. Best time of…
Best time of year to sell a home
The best time of year to sell a home is when you’re ready to sell it. That’s the short answer. But of course it’s more complicated than…
Winning strategies for multiple offers
Multiple offers can be the most stressful way to buy a property. When the Greater Vancouver real estate market is hot, multiple offers are common for…
Infill housing being considered in New West
Infill housing like laneway homes and coach houses isn’t yet allowed in New Westminster. But that could soon change. Communities around Metro Vancouver are trying to…
Laneway homes becoming popular
Laneway homes and carriage houses are becoming an extremely popular and affordable way to provide new housing options in desirable neighbourhoods. What are laneway homes? …
September home sales absorb policy changes
A strong demand for condos helped New Westminster buck the overall softening of September home sales in Metro Vancouver. The 91 condos sold in the city…
Mortgage insurance criteria changing
New mortgage insurance criteria could make it a little tougher for new homebuyers to get their first mortgage. The new measures were announced Monday by federal…
Getting ready for an open house
Last week we offered some tips to buyers to help them get the most out of visiting open houses. This week we turn the tables with…
7 tips for visiting open houses
Visiting open houses will go a long way to helping you make an informed decision about your new home. You want to make your visits count….
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