People who buy Vancouver real estate and people who don't There are 2 types of people: people who buy Vancouver real estate and people who don't. These days, the#1 question I am being asked is my prediction of the market. "What will my home be worth in 2 years" seems to be the popular one.…
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What happened in 2016 with the Vancouver Real Estate market? Everyone says it was supply and demand. I agree! Money was very easy and cheap to borrow, people had made so much profit when they sold their homes they had no problems paying top dollar for the next one as it was probably hundreds of…
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In Vancouver we have a ton of speculation, uncertainty and a lot of bad press on Vancouver Real Estate and especially on Vancouver Realtor's! However, despite all this, multiple offers are still occurring on many homes and condos in Vancouver. The good news, not every home is in a multiple offer situation. And even if…
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With housing prices rising and the supply of homes dwindling in Vancouver it doesn’t take an economics major to realize the increasing pressure for potential home owners to lock down property closings within the city. I am here to provide the raw numbers that explain why Vancouver’s market is accelerating the closing process. The Real…
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A question that comes up more and more within a competitive market such as Vancouver is where are first time home owners going to acquire the funds needed for a down payment? Sacrifices must be made, not only within special occasions like putting off a vacation, but day to day financial exposure like cutting out…
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The First Time Home Buyers Program reduces or eliminates the amount of property transfer tax assigned as payment when you purchase your first home. If you are eligible for qualification, you may be partially or fully exempt from taxation on your purchase. Before we get to the exciting news of saving you cash on your…
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Vancouver is easily one of the most desirable places to live in the country, and there's plenty of good reason for it. We have everything you could ask for: scenic nature, mild climate (especially for Canada!), culture and all the amenities of a bustling metropolis. Where else can you be in the thick of city…
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What do you want when selling your home? Most people want to get their asking price in a reasonable amount of time and for the process to be relatively smooth. That's the ideal scenario and unfortunately selling your home or property may not go exactly as you expected. However there are some things you can do…
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Metro Vancouver home buyers set a record pace in February Vancouver Real Estate Market Report - February 2016 Last month was the highest selling February on record for the Metro Vancouver housing market. Residential property sales in the region totalled 4,172 in February 2016, an increase of 36.3 per cent from the 3,061 sales recorded…
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Obviously, when you are looking to buy a home, the first thing you are looking for is “the perfect home”. But it seems that the definition of "perfect" is different for different types of people! To some, buying a turn-key house is the ideal option, and they wouldn’t even entertain the thought of the purchase…
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