April 2024

Greater Vancouver Realtors confirm Increased seller activity is giving buyers more choice this spring

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The number of Metro Vancouver1 homes listed for sale on the MLS® rose nearly 23 per cent year-over-year, providing more opportunity for buyers looking for a home this spring.

The FVREB confirms March home sales growth off last month’s pace, but supply still building in the Fraser Valley

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Home buyers in the Fraser Valley have more choice heading into the spring market with inventory levels for March at the highest they’ve been in the past five years.

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, says things moving in right direction 'We are seeing what we need to see, but we need to see it for longer,' says Macklem

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The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at five per cent for the sixth consecutive time since July, saying it will look for signs that slowing inflation is sustained before moving on rate cuts.

Market Watch - Real Estate Market Shows Early Signs of a Buzzing Spring Market

We have seen a gradual improvement in market conditions over the past quarter. More buyers have adjusted to the higher interest rate environment. At the same time, homeowners may be anticipating an improvement in market conditions in the spring, which helps explain the marked increase in new listings so far this year.

It’s Time for Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning is an old tradition rooted in many cultures. It is the process of thoroughly cleaning a house from top to bottom once the weather has lost its winter chill.

Build a Greenhouse for Early Spring Planting

With spring just around the corner, many homeowners have gardening on their minds. The seed catalogs are well-worn from repeated flipping of pages. Seeds have been ordered, and some early bedding plants have been started. Many of us are itching to get outside and start seeding the garden, but it is too early.

Energy Saving Tips for Your Home

With energy costs eating up a larger portion of our income than ever before, it is very important to take all possible measures to conserve energy. Here are some tips to help you save energy, save money, and do your part for the environment.

First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC)

The First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit (HBTC) is one of the measures provided by the federal government in 2009 to encourage investment in Canadian housing.

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