If you have seen the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic then you know that if you like to shop then you have to clear up your closet space with items you don’t use. Otherwise, they’re going to start falling on you! LOL Here are some ways you can clear out your precious closet space so you can…
DetailsCanadian real estate continues to make headlines for its strength and resilience in the face of COVID-19, and increasingly for the obstacles preventing homebuyers from entering or moving up in the market. A question on everyone’s lips right now is, how long can this current rate of price growth continue? In the face of record-low…
DetailsEntrepreneur magazine recognizes the global real estate franchisor for its continued growth. Already named a top franchisor in 2021, RE/MAX is now also recognized as a fastest-growing franchise – for the eighth straight year! The March issue of Entrepreneur magazine ranked RE/MAX on its widely respected 2021 Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This is the 20th time RE/MAX has made…
DetailsThe History of St Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is a special day for me as March 17 was my Grandfather’s birthday (Papa) who was a special person in my life coupled with the fact that I have Irish blood running through my veins. Because of this, I thought I would look at the history…
DetailsThe February 2021 Market stats are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West. Activity Snapshot by Property Type Detached Properties Report and Graph Condo Report and Graph Townhomes Report and Graph Benchmark Price Graph Average Price Per Square Foot If you are interested…
DetailsYou might have seen International Women’s Day mentioned in the media or heard friends talking about it. But what is it for? When is it? Is it a celebration or a protest? Is there an equivalent International Men’s Day? And what virtual events will take place this year? For more than a century people around…
DetailsCompetition amongst home buyers is putting upward pressure on home prices across Metro Vancouver’s* housing market. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,727 in February 2021, a 73.3 per cent increase from the 2,150 sales recorded in February 2020, and a 56 per cent…
DetailsHow to make a home stand out in the market and possibly get top dollar at closing. Few can resist a classic makeover story – and home transformations are no exception. TV networks have built empires making it seem that anyone can take an outdated, ’70s bungalow and turn it into a dream urban escape…
DetailsThe January 2021 Market stats are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West. Activity Snapshot by Property Type Detached Properties Report and Graph Condo Report and Graph Townhomes Report and Graph Benchmark Price Graph Average Price Per Square Foot If you are interested…
DetailsIn the first month of 2021, Metro Vancouver’s housing market continued the pattern set at the end of last year with home sale activity outpacing the supply of homes listed for sale. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,389 in January 2021, a 52.1…
DetailsCanadian real estate surprised everyone in 2020. While the markets closed the year with red-hot, record-breaking activity, the year brought much uncertainty, financial upheaval, renewed forecasts of a bursting housing bubble, and other news that will likely continue to impact market activity in 2021. With the first week of the new year behind us, here’s…
DetailsThe Bank of Canada, this morning, released its January Monetary Policy Report (MPR), showing they expect to keep overnight interest rates at its “effective lower bound” of 0.25% until 2023 (see chart below). To reinforce this commitment and keep interest rates low across the yield curve, the Bank will continue its Quantitative Easing (QE) program–buying…
DetailsHope you are having a fantastic start of the year! If you are a Vancouver property owner, the deadline for the declaration of your Empty Homes Tax is on February 2, 2021. Make sure that you hit the deadline! Please note that the City’s Empty Homes Tax is separate from the provincial government’s Speculation and…
DetailsThe December 2020 Market stats are out and available for download. You get the following graphs and charts for both Vancouver East and Vancouver West. Activity Snapshot by Property Type Detached Properties Report and Graph Condo Report and Graph Townhomes Report and Graph Benchmark Price Graph Average Price Per Square Foot If you are interested…
DetailsMotivated by low interest rates, last year people across the U.S. were on the move to wherever their telecommuting hearts desired. But will the trends continue in 2021? Those looking to buy or sell a home in early 2021 might want to keep in mind the three “I’s”: Interest rates, inventory and internet access (and…
DetailsStrong December activity brought Metro Vancouver’s* 2020 home sales total in line with the region’s long-term annual average. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 30,944 in 2020, a 22.1 per cent increase from the 25,351 sales recorded in 2019, and a 25.7 per cent…
DetailsRE/MAX earned praise and recognition from Forbes, REAL Trends, Entrepreneur Magazine, HousingWire and more. We can all agree that 2020 was like one big FSBO deal: The year started out strong and then everything turned on a dime. Despite the pitfalls and uncertainties, RE/MAX agents powered through – many having their best professional years to…
DetailsSpending Christmas without our families is far from ideal and yet another we have to sacrifice in 2020. But if staying at home is what’s going to keep our communities safe, then we are here to help you make the most out of this strange holiday season! From how to stay connected with your loved ones to…
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