Buying a home is different than purchasing most other “products” in one important respect: agreeing to the price tag doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the property! There may be competing...

If you own a stock, you can probably go online and quickly look up its current value.

What about your home? That, too, is an important investment and probably your most valuable one. Wouldn’t it be...

March home sales and new listings set records in Metro Vancouver. Home buyer and seller activity reached unprecedented levels across Metro Vancouver.

In March, residents bought and listed homes across our...

What’s great about your home? Is it the spacious foyer and generous main floor closet space? Is it the beautiful washroom? Is it the playground that is only a short walking distance away?

Although...

If you want to sell your current property and purchase your next dream home, you might be wondering whether the closing dates need to be on the same day. 

You might even be worried that you’ll...

Imagine moving to a neighbourhood that has something you really want, like a nearby golf course, more wooded areas and walking trails, or a faster commute to work. How would that impact your lifestyle?...

Home buyer competition intensifies across Metro Vancouver’s housing market.

Metro Vancouver’s housing market is experiencing seller’s market conditions. The supply of listings for sale...

There are many hidden sources of moisture in your home that can lead to serious problems, such as mould.

To keep moisture levels in check, consider these tips:

• Bathrooms are an obvious source of moisture...

Need more storage space in your kitchen for your growing collection of cookware, tableware, and supplies? You don’t have to do a renovation or even add a new table or cupboard. Here are a few simple...

Imagine this scenario...

You’re shopping for a new home. You drive to visit a recent listing. As you walk through the front door, you’re impressed. Every room looks fantastic. You see yourself...

Home buyer demand remains elevated across Metro Vancouver.

Shifting housing needs during the pandemic and historically low-interest rates have been key drivers of demand in our market over the last six...

We are all vulnerable to unexpected power disruptions, but with a few advance preparations, potential inconveniences and dangers can be avoided or at least minimized. 

As a starting point, every home...

Even if you’re not thinking about selling your home, you might be wondering how much of a new home you could afford. You might see a house for sale in a nice area, and think, “Could I get...

Why do people decide to move? 

Unless it’s a requirement, such as a job relocation, the research tells us that you, like many homeowners, may decide to sell at some point for one or more of the...

Metro Vancouver housing market shows resilience in 2020.

After adapting to the COVID-19 environment, local home buyer demand and seller supply returned at a steady pace during the summer and intensified...

If you’ve ever run a marathon, or watched one, you’ve probably noticed that no one quits at the beginning. They don’t quit near the end either. If anything, they run faster! So, at what...

If you’re selling your home, your window treatments – curtains, blinds, etc. – will often be included with the property. They are an important selling feature. So, when a prospective buyer...

Do you know what causes the most common source of stress when selling your home? Is it scheduling buyer viewings? Is it the length of time it takes for your property to sell? Is it an offer that falls through?...

November home sales outpace seasonal norms and long-term averages

Home buyer demand has been at near record levels in our region since the summer. This is putting upward pressure on home prices, particularly...

For some people, selling a home can be an emotional roller-coaster ride. In addition to the process of selling your property, buying a new one, and moving, you’re also saying goodbye to a neighbourhood...