The June 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…
DetailsHome buyers and sellers have gradually become more active in each month of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, home sale and listing activity in Metro Vancouver* returned to more historically typical levels. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,443 in June 2020, a 17.6…
DetailsCanadian real estate has been a tough nut to crack for some homebuyers, and those with less than 20 per cent as a down payment now face another challenge, with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s (CMHC) tighter qualification rules for borrowers of high-ratio mortgages. This move is in response to the global pandemic that has left many…
DetailsAt 103, Julia Hawkins might have fallen short of the record-setting 100-meter dash she completed two years ago, but she is still living up to her nickname the “Hurricane.” At the 2019 Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Hawkins won gold medals in both the 50-meter dash and the 100-meter dash in the women’s 100-plus…
DetailsRE/MAX Canada releases insights in key global markets amidst the COVID-19 crisis Canadian Real Estate Market Sentiment 56 per cent of Canadians who are planning to engage in the real estate market say they expect to do so within less than a year Almost half (44 per cent) of Canadians believe that the real estate…
DetailsThe May 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…
DetailsAs Canada starts to experience a flattening of the COVID-19 curve, we’ve already seen businesses start to reopen their doors and life resume to some semblance of normalcy. Here in Ontario, retail outlets offering curb-side pick-up, hardware stores, garden centres and provincial parks are among the newest places given the green light to open alongside…
DetailsDuring pandemic times, as we all tighten our belts even further, it’s important to ensure your financial house is in order. That includes everything from money-saving tips — whether you’re shopping for food or fashion — to choosing the right stocks for your portfolio. Of course, when it comes to your literal house, three older…
DetailsMetro Vancouver home prices have remained steady since provincial health officials implemented physical distancing requirements in March. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that the MLS® Home Price Index1 composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver today is $1,028,400. This is virtually unchanged from April 2020, a 1.4 per…
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The April 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 PropertyType 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 in…
DetailsWith social distancing advisories and non-essential business closures in place, many people – some realtors included – are scrutinizing whether real estate is an essential service as it has been classified in many regions across Canada and the US. Those who argue against the essential classification are coming from a good place, with hopes that more-stringent lockdowns…
DetailsSince early March, the Vancouver Park Board has been working hard to respond to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic to communities across the city. Via this message we would like to share with you a message from your Commissioners and highlights of our response across both our recreation and parks system. Our Commissioners and…
DetailsWhile Metro Vancouver home sale and listing activity remains limited by the COVID-19 situation, REALTORS® across the region are fast adopting new tools and practices to help advise and serve their clients in a responsible way. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,109 in…
DetailsLocal pride will be more important than ever in restoring liveability While Canadians from coast to coast to coast isolate themselves from the many local enjoyments they derived from their neighbourhoods prior to COVID-19, their genuine love for their local community offers many glimmers of hope in the months ahead. In its latest report, RE/MAX…
DetailsWhenever you leave your home — whether it’s for a fall vacation, the school run, or a just a long day at Costco — you want everything to be in its place when you get back. Protect yourself from theft with these do’s and don’ts of home security. DO: Lock It Down Sure, it’s home-security common…
DetailsI want to take a moment during this slow down and give a shout out to our front line workers. Please join me in saying Thank you!
As Covid-19 sweeps its way through our cities and neighbourhoods, we’ve also seen acts of kindness emerge in its wake. From cities and countries pulling together to weather the economic storms ahead, to online communities offering support for individuals, families, students, homeowners, renters, business owners, employees, those looking for work, and those trying to manage…
DetailsThe March 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 PropertyType 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 in…
DetailsKeeping Mental & Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic Going the social distance March 19, 2020Diane McIntosh, member of the TELUS team Hi team, Foolishly, I ventured to Costco today. My house-bound mother needed her favorite Kirkland groceries. She’s a healthy 78-year old, but being in a high-risk group, if she were to get ill,…
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