Canadian 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…
DetailsThis Christmas, so many traditions have needed to change because of Covid-19. Why not change up your Christmas crafting projects with one of 2020s most sought-after household staple, the coveted toilet paper roll! Here are a few craft ideas for Christmas decorations using the toilet paper roll! The first task on a traditional Advent calendar…
DetailsThe November 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…
DetailsUse Things Around Your Home as Your “Home Gym”. As home once again becomes the center of our activity, health officials remind us to stay active, and continue to enjoy the outdoors even as the weather shifts. Regular exercise or activity can have a major impact on mental and emotional health, can relieve stress, improve…
DetailsAs the weather starts to cool down, you’ll need to start to think about your fall yard maintenance. We’ve created this important checklist to guide you through. Clean out the garden beds.It’s a clever idea to clean out your garden beds in preparation for the winter. Rake out any debris, fallen plant matter, and weeds.…
DetailsVancouver, B.C. – December 2, 2020 – Housing demand in Metro Vancouver* continues to outpace historical averages with November sales eclipsing 3,000 for the first time since 2015. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,064 in November 2020, a 22.7 per cent increase from…
DetailsAs the weather starts to cool down, you’ll need to start to think about your fall yard maintenance. We’ve created this important checklist to guide you through. Clean out the garden beds. It’s a good idea to clean out your garden beds in preparation for the winter. Rake out any debris, fallen plant matter, and…
DetailsPurchasing a home is one of the most stressful processes to go through as there are many moving parts. Today we want to look at an overview of the entire home buying process. There are many individuals that make up the home-buying process. We are going to start with your mortgage broker. A mortgage broker…
DetailsFor the 12th straight year, RE/MAX ranks as the No. 1 real estate franchise brand in the annual Franchise Times Top 200 list, based on global sales. The honor reinforces the enduring quality behind the RE/MAX brand name. Coming in at No. 16, RE/MAX joins household names such as McDonald’s, 7-Eleven and Taco Bell at the top…
DetailsFor the 12th straight year, RE/MAX ranks as the No. 1 real estate franchise brand in the annual Franchise Times Top 200 list, based on global sales. The honor reinforces the enduring quality behind the RE/MAX brand name. Coming in at No. 16, RE/MAX joins household names such as McDonald’s, 7-Eleven and Taco Bell at the top…
DetailsScientists say that the air inside our homes can be several times more polluted than the air outdoors. Through their natural process of respiration, houseplants filter out toxins while increasing oxygen levels and moisture, leaving the air cleaner and healthier to breathe. In the summer, you can tend to your urban jungle with 12+ hours…
DetailsThe October 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…
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