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Reduced demand and increased supply remain the trend across Metro Vancouver’s housing market
2019-05-06 10:10:20 Posted By Jila RezaiVANCOUVER, BC – May 2, 2019 – Decreased demand continues to allow the supply of homes for sale to accumulate
Read the rest of this entry »Housing market conditions continue to favour home buyers
2019-03-06 12:02:53 Posted By Jila RezaiThe Metro Vancouver housing market saw increased supply from home sellers and below average demand fr
Read the rest of this entry »Home listings increase while buyers remain in holding pattern
2019-02-08 09:40:18 Posted By Jila RezaiHome listings continue to increase across all housing categories in the Metro Vancouver housing market while home bu
Read the rest of this entry »SPECULATION TAX
2019-01-18 13:19:08 Posted By Jila RezaiIt will be up to homeowners to apply for exemptions, with a deadline of March 31. VICTORIA — All homeowners in B.C
Read the rest of this entry »Metro Vancouver home sales decline below historical averages in 2018
2019-01-07 12:46:20 Posted By Jila RezaiMetro Vancouver home sales in 2018 were the lowest annual total in the region since 2000. The Real Estate Board of G
Read the rest of this entry »Metro Vancouver homes sales down across all property types
2018-12-05 12:33:20 Posted By Jila RezaiHome buyer demand remains below long-term historical averages in the Metro Vancouver housing market. The Real Estate Boa
Read the rest of this entry »Home listings at four-year October high as sales remain below typical levels
2018-11-02 09:03:46 Posted By Jila RezaiVANCOUVER, BC – November 2, 2018 –Home sale activity across Metro Vancouver* remained below long-term histor
Read the rest of this entry »Home buyer demand stays below historical averages in August 2018
2018-09-05 09:00:26 Posted By Jila RezaiThe Metro Vancouver* housing market continues to experience reduced demand across all housing types. The Real Est
Read the rest of this entry »Housing supply up, demand down across Metro Vancouver
2018-08-08 09:39:15 Posted By Jila RezaiJuly’s residential housing sales in Metro Vancouver reached their lowest levels for that month since the year
Read the rest of this entry »Home seller supply grows as demand declines - July 4 2018
2018-07-04 09:49:09 Posted By Jila RezaiWith home sale activity dipping below long-term historical averages, the supply of homes for sale in Metro Vancouver* re
Read the rest of this entry »REALTORS® encourage property buyers and sellers to understand new real estate rules
2018-06-15 11:39:33 Posted By Jila RezaiVANCOUVER, BC - June 15, 2018 New real estate rules took effect today that will change the way REALTORS® and t
Read the rest of this entry »What are my closing costs going to be?
2018-05-09 11:41:51 Posted By Jila Rezai
Closing costs are upfront costs that you must pay when you purchase a home, usually before you move in. Your lawy
Read the rest of this entry »Home sales down, listings up across Metro Vancouver
2018-05-04 09:42:30 Posted By Jila RezaiThe Metro Vancouver housing market saw fewer home buyers and more home sellers in April. The Real Estate Board of
Read the rest of this entry »Fewer home sales and listings in the first quarter of 2018
2018-04-04 11:00:56 Posted By Jila RezaiHome buyers and sellers were less active in Metro Vancouver throughout the first quarter of 2018. The
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2018-03-05 13:13:35 Posted By Jila RezaiMetro Vancouver* home sales dipped below the long-term historical average in February. The Real Estate Board
Read the rest of this entry »Home buyer demand depends on property type
2018-02-05 10:28:11 Posted By Jila RezaiFeb 2 2018 Attached and apartment homes are in demand across Metro Vancouver while detached home buyers are facing l
Read the rest of this entry »Steady sales and diminished listings characterize 2017 for the Metro Vancouver housing market
2018-01-03 15:36:37 Posted By Jila RezaiAfter reaching record levels in 2015 and 2016, Metro Vancouver home sales returned to more historically normal levels in
Read the rest of this entry »Metro Vancouver continues to experience above-average demand and below-average supply
2017-12-04 13:11:54 Posted By Jila RezaiMetro Vancouver* saw modest home listing changes and steady demand in November. The Real Estate Board of Greater V
Read the rest of this entry »October sales exceed historical average
2017-11-06 11:35:54 Posted By Jila RezaiNov 2 2017 Metro Vancouver home sales exceeded typical historical levels in October with the majority concentr
Read the rest of this entry »Home Staging: Should You Hire a Professional?
2017-06-05 12:11:03 Posted By Jila Rezai
Home staging is a marketing strategy that encourages you to make your home as presentable as it can be to buyers
Read the rest of this entry »Five top tips for first-time homebuyers
2017-06-05 12:09:08 Posted By Jila RezaiFirst-Time Homebuyers' Tip #1: Prioritize your house (or condo) hunt If you're looking to buy this spring, now's
Read the rest of this entry »How to be a great neighbour
2017-06-05 12:07:25 Posted By Jila Rezai
Why this housing tax break is so important to Canadians
2017-04-03 11:29:20 Posted By Jila Rezai
For the 70 per cent of Canadians who own a home, it is a place to live, raise our family, and it connects us to o
Read the rest of this entry »The Shipyards - Public Space Development
2017-02-24 11:51:32 Posted By Jila Rezai
The City of North Vancouver has chosen Quay Property Management Corp. (QPM) as its partner to develop The Shipyards - Lo
Read the rest of this entry »Tax Relief for First Time Home Buyers
2017-02-24 11:45:17 Posted By Jila Rezai
Breaking News - Effective February 22, 2017, the threshold for BC's Property Transfer Tax exemption for first-tim
Read the rest of this entry »First-time buyer’s interest-free down-payment program
2017-01-11 11:47:15 Posted By Jila RezaiThe new BC Home Owner Mortgage and Equity (HOME) Partnership program will begin accepting applications on Janua
Read the rest of this entry »ASBESTOS - Warning from Work Safe BC
2017-01-11 11:38:36 Posted By Jila Rezai
Please click the link below for new information about asbestos. Until the late 1980s, asbestos was used in more than 3,
Read the rest of this entry »CONGRATULATIONS JILA!
2017-01-09 10:20:58 Posted By Jila Rezai
Congratulations Jila, You were one of the Royal LePage TOP 10 REALTORS in B.C. and in the
Read the rest of this entry »A heated year for Metro Vancouver real estate draws to a close
2017-01-04 15:17:30 Posted By Jila RezaiThe Metro Vancouver* housing market had its third highest selling year on record in 2016, behind only 2015 and 2005. Sal
Read the rest of this entry »PTT revenue funds largest housing investment in BC history
2016-10-05 10:21:39 Posted By Jila RezaiRevenue from the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) – a key obstacle to affordable home ownership – is forecast to
Read the rest of this entry »Federal government changes mortgage insurance rules
2016-10-05 10:13:42 Posted By Jila Rezai
The federal government announced regulation changes for new government-backed insured mortgages. Effective October 17, 2
Read the rest of this entry »Bring rich fall colours and textures indoors
2016-10-03 12:09:05 Posted By Jila RezaiBring rich fall colours and textures indoors With the new school year and more time spent inside, autu
Read the rest of this entry »BUYING A FIXER-UPPER
2016-10-03 12:05:29 Posted By Jila RezaiBuying A Fixer-Upper: Are You Ready for The Work Always dreamed of renovating a home exactly to your specification
Read the rest of this entry »What can I do to ensure I have good credit?
2016-09-07 08:43:52 Posted By Jila RezaiThere are several things you can do to ensure your credit remains in good standing. Following are five steps you
Read the rest of this entry »How to Handle a Bidding War
2016-09-07 08:40:51 Posted By Jila Rezai
15% increased property transfer tax for Foreign Nationals effective Aug 2 2016
2016-07-29 10:51:39 Posted By Jila RezaiHere is what we know 1. A foreign national is one who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Read the rest of this entry »TOP 5 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR YOUR MONEY
2016-07-25 09:56:24 Posted By Jila Rezai
Some home improvements cost more than they're worth. Before you get started on that home improvement project, take a mom
Read the rest of this entry »Summary of regulations for Single Family Zones - West Van
2016-06-29 15:47:44 Posted By Jila Rezai
What can I do to ensure I have good credit?
2016-06-24 12:01:37 Posted By Jila Rezai
There are several things you can do to ensure your credit remains in good standing. Following are five steps you
Read the rest of this entry »Open Houses 101
2016-06-06 11:02:18 Posted By Jila RezaiArrange for a friend or relative to take care of your pets for the day. It will be much easier to show prospective buyer
Read the rest of this entry »There's more to a mortgage than just a low rate
2016-06-06 10:57:49 Posted By Jila Rezai
Make sure all the features fit your needs While securing an attractive interest rate may be the top p
Read the rest of this entry »WHAT NOT TO DO BEFORE CLOSING
2016-05-13 08:58:54 Posted By Jila RezaiNow that you have found the right home to buy and the mortgage is all approved and ready to go, there are
Read the rest of this entry »10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
2016-04-06 11:32:46 Posted By Jila RezaiAre you gearing up to buy your first place? Arm yourself with these tips to get the most out of your purchase and
Read the rest of this entry »Metro Vancouver home buyers set a record pace in February
2016-04-01 10:46:43 Posted By Jila RezaiLast month was the highest selling February on record for the Metro Vancouver housing market. Residential propert
Read the rest of this entry »Changes to the Property Transfer Tax
2016-04-01 10:42:43 Posted By Jila RezaiThe changes to the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) in the BC Government’s Budget 2016/2017 have fallen
Read the rest of this entry »Spring into action: Protect your home
2016-04-01 10:39:32 Posted By Jila Rezai
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and our homes have a bad case of the winter blues. But before you
Read the rest of this entry »Preventing and addressing rodents in the home
2016-03-02 10:17:55 Posted By Jila Rezai
As much as homeowners enjoy the shelter and comfort of their home, mice, rats, and other rodents do, too. Not only do ro
Read the rest of this entry »8 Surprise expenses for new homeowners
2016-03-02 10:14:57 Posted By Jila Rezai
This article is by writer April Dykman. Over a year ago, I bought my first home. And while I’d been warned a
Read the rest of this entry »What is your home worth today?
2016-01-11 11:01:29 Posted By Jila RezaiLions Bay, Squamish and Burnaby see sharpest average rises in assessments mailed to homeowners The value of reside
Read the rest of this entry »BC Raises Property Tax Grant Threshold in Wake of Soaring Values
2016-01-11 10:48:01 Posted By Jila Rezai
Following release of BC Assessment figures revealing skyrocketing home values, province moves to help with rising proper
Read the rest of this entry »Holiday and Winter Fire Safety
2016-01-06 11:12:49 Posted By Jila RezaiResidential fires take their toll every day, every year, in lost lives, injuries, and destroyed property. According to t
Read the rest of this entry »Changes to down payment requirments
2015-12-11 12:15:16 Posted By Jila RezaiToday Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced changes to down payment requirements. Effective February 15, 2016, the min
Read the rest of this entry »Deferring Property Taxes
2015-12-02 10:40:33 Posted By Jila RezaiDid you know that qualifying property owners in British Columbia can defer their property taxes as long as
Read the rest of this entry »Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgages
2015-12-02 10:34:19 Posted By Jila Rezai
Here is some information about each option to help you make the right choice. Choosing between a
Read the rest of this entry »Documentation Required: To obtain a mortgae to purchase a Property
2015-11-20 09:55:01 Posted By Jila RezaiThis is the second of my three part series on documentation required to ensure your mortgage financing goes
Read the rest of this entry »Documentation Required to obtain a Mortgage: Income
2015-11-13 10:27:11 Posted By Jila RezaiThis is the first of a three part series on documentation required to ensure your mortgage financing goes smoothly.
Read the rest of this entry »Deposit on an Offer to Purchase
2015-10-30 09:01:45 Posted By Jila RezaiWhen you write an offer to purchase a home, you and your realtor will indicate how much money will be allo
Read the rest of this entry »Thinking of Buying a Home with a Rental Unit?
2015-10-22 09:12:53 Posted By Jila RezaiAs of September 28th, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) changed it's borrowing rules to help facilitate mor
Read the rest of this entry »Competing with Other Buyers? How to Boost Your Chances of Getting that Home
2015-10-19 09:41:19 Posted By Jila RezaiIn today’s sellers’ market, you need to position yourself effectively to win a bidding war. Whether you are
Read the rest of this entry »Stats Centre Reports - September 2015 – West Vancouver
2015-10-14 11:32:30 Posted By Jila Rezaihttp://members.rebgv.org/realtorlink/rebgv/statscentrereports/West-Vancouver.pdf
Read the rest of this entry »Halloween Safety for Pets!
2015-10-14 11:25:34 Posted By Jila RezaiHalloween isn't just for kids. Pets are joining the festivities too, but it's important to keep safety in mind while you
Read the rest of this entry »Do you know the difference between a Mortgage Broker and a Bank Mortgage Specialist?
2015-10-14 11:22:59 Posted By Jila Rezai
There are actually a number of differences which you may not be aware of. Here's some information to help you better und
Read the rest of this entry »Is the Best Interest Rate the Most Important?
2015-10-14 11:21:18 Posted By Jila RezaiMortgage clients constantly tell us "I need the best mortgage rate. What rate do you offer?" While the client is always
Read the rest of this entry »Calculating your Debt Service Ratio
2015-10-02 09:04:31 Posted By Jila RezaiOne of the ways lenders calculate how much they're willing to lend an applicant is by measuring how much of your monthly
Read the rest of this entry »Putting together your down payment
2015-09-24 11:12:15 Posted By Jila RezaiThe first step in paying for your home is putting up the down payment. At a minimum, you'll need to put down five
Read the rest of this entry »CONGRATULATIONS JILA
2014-12-18 12:55:58 Posted By Jila Rezai
I’d like to personally congratulate you, Jila Rezai, on your wonderful achievement of receiving the
Read the rest of this entry »Make it your New Year's Resolution to END the clutter in your home
2014-12-15 10:29:41 Posted By Jila RezaiIt doesn't matter if you live in a five-story home, or in a studio apartment, chances are you have a problem
Read the rest of this entry »Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall and Winter
2014-10-23 12:15:47 Posted By Jila RezaiAs the winter season approaches and the air become crisp, it's time to start thinking about preparing your
Read the rest of this entry »How to Turn Your Bedroom into a Blissful Oasis
2014-10-23 12:14:03 Posted By Jila RezaiIf your bedroom is more like a catastrophe than an oasis, it may be time to wake up and take on the chaos.
Read the rest of this entry »The Importance of Getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval
2014-10-23 12:07:08 Posted By Jila RezaiBefore you fall in love with a home, you should ensure that you qualify for a mortgage so you have the peac
Read the rest of this entry »Today's Most Desirable Home Features
2014-10-23 12:05:24 Posted By Jila RezaiHousing trends and styles are changing constantly. Today, more than ever, buyers have a strong sense of wha
Read the rest of this entry »Home Hazards You Should Know About
2014-09-25 09:15:26 Posted By Jila RezaiHome health risks come in many shapes and forms. They can be found in the air, like smoke, radon, and carbo
Read the rest of this entry »Underground Fuel Tanks Are a Significant Concern
2014-09-08 11:08:24 Posted By Jila RezaiUnderground oil tanks are still a significant concern on the Northshore and in Vancouver because of the risk of env
Read the rest of this entry »Housing market activity follows 10-year August averages
2014-09-08 11:05:37 Posted By Jila RezaiThe Metro Vancouver housing market experienced steady home sale, listing, and pricing trends for the month of Au
Read the rest of this entry »Mistakes That Decrease The Value Of Your
2014-08-18 12:11:22 Posted By Jila RezaiMistakes That Decrease The Value Of Your Home When you're getting ready to sell your home, you don't want to make any
Read the rest of this entry »How to Sell Your Home Without Dropping Your Price
2014-08-18 12:05:34 Posted By Jila RezaiWhen your home is marked down from its original price, it's a sure sign that your marketing plan failed. Not o
Read the rest of this entry »Three Negotiating Mistakes Sellers Make
2014-08-18 12:02:32 Posted By Jila RezaiWhen you list your home for sale, you may think you've priced it right, staged it beautifully, and timed the m
Read the rest of this entry »50 ways to green your home and save
2014-08-14 09:58:41 Posted By Jila Rezaihttp://www.rebgv.org/50-ways-green-your-home-and-save
Read the rest of this entry »Home buyers continue to slightly outpace sellers, but not by much
2014-08-07 11:02:20 Posted By Jila RezaiThe Greater Vancouver housing market continues to see slightly elevated demand from home buyers, steady levels of supply
Read the rest of this entry »Top 3 things to keep in mind this summer when looking for your new home
2014-07-28 14:43:07 Posted By Jila Rezai- 1.) Get preapproved for a mortgage. Not only will this step help you compete against other buyers who have not been
Read the rest of this entry »7 Selling Mistakes You Don't Want To Make!
2014-06-06 07:29:05 Posted By Jila RezaiMistake #1 -- Pricing Your Property Too High Every seller obviously wants to get the most money for his or her product.
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