Checklist for WOW-ing a Buyer during a Viewing Imagine you were selling your car, and a prospective buyer was on the way over to see it. What would you do? You would probably make your vehicle look as clean and
Metro Vancouver continues to experience above-average demand and below-average supply
Metro Vancouver continues to experience above-average demand and below-average supply Metro Vancouver saw modest home listing changes and steady demand in November. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,795
Common Household Items that Can Cause a Fire
Common Household Items that Can Cause a Fire You never want to smell smoke in your home and realize there’s a fire. That’s why it is important to be diligent about fire safety. Experts recommend that homeowners be especially careful
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Do Open Houses Still Work?
Do Open Houses Still Work? Buyers are using the internet to search for properties more than ever before. In some cases, they can even go on a “virtual” tour of a home using their smartphone or desktop computer. So, you
Demand differs based on housing type
Home buyer demand continues to differ based on housing type Apartment and townhome activity is outpacing the detached home market across Metro Vancouver. This activity helped push total residential sales above the historical average in September. The Real Estate Board
October sales exceed historical average
October sales exceed historical average Metro Vancouver home sales exceeded typical historical levels in October with the majority concentrated in the townhouse and apartment markets. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the
Should You Buy the Latest Home Automation Gadgets?
Should You Buy the Latest Home Automation Gadgets? You’re at work when the thought hits you, “Did I lock the door when I left this morning?” You check your smartphone, see that you didn’t, and click the “LOCK” button. Now
10 Reasons to List Your Home This Month
10 Reasons to List Your Home This Month Is selling your property the furthest thing from your mind? Well, here are some reasons for listing your property that you might not have considered. Your property may be worth more than
Government adds new qualifying requirements for uninsured mortgages
Government adds new qualifying requirements for uninsured mortgages Effective January 1, 2018, home buyers who don’t require mortgage insurance — those with a down payment of 20 per cent or more — must qualify for their mortgage at a higher