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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...

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Avoiding Moisture Problems in the Home

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...
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Create More Space in your Kitchen

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...

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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...

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Be Prepared for Power Failures

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...

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How Much Can You Spend on Your Next 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...

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4 Good Reasons to Consider Selling your Home

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...

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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...

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Beware of “The Dip” When Setting Goals

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...

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Window Treatment Ideas that Help Sell Your Home

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...

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Avoiding the #1 Cause of Seller Stress

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?...

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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...

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Managing the Emotions of Selling

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...

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Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate WIFI, the opportunities...

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Questions to Ask When Buying a Fixer-Upper

If you’re thinking of selling your home and buying a new property, you might come across an opportunity to purchase a “fixer-upper”. In fact, the home might be priced based on its need...

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Home sale and listing resurgence extends into the fall.


Home has been a focus for residents during the pandemic. With more days and evenings spent at home this year, people are re-thinking their housing...

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Real Estate Trends Worth Watching

As you probably are with any financial investment, you should always be mindful of the value of your investment in property.


Aside from knowing its fair market price, you should also be aware of market...

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How to Tell if a Neighbourhood is Improving

When you’re looking for a new home, you want to find one in a great neighbourhood – or, at least, in a neighbourhood that is on the upswing. How can you tell if a particular area is improving?...

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