August 2024

BC Government Responds to Industry Feedback on Residential Tenancy Act Changes

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In the immediate wake of publicly voiced concern from the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), the BC Government has reversed course on two recent changes to the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) as they relate to buyers of tenanted properties. 

LATEST HOUSING MARKET UPDATE FROM GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS

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Newly listed properties registered on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) rose nearly twenty per cent year over year in July, helping to sustain a healthy level of inventory in the Metro Vancouver1 housing market.

Latest housing market update from FVREB confirms a Cool summer market persists in Fraser Valley with second slowest July sales in a decade

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Sluggish seasonally-adjusted sales and a continued rise in inventory has the Fraser Valley market slowly shifting to favour buyers.

Uptick in July Sales Relative to Last Year

It was encouraging to see an uptick in July sales relative to last year. We may be starting to see a positive impact from the two Bank of Canada rate cuts announced in June and July. Additionally, the cost of borrowing is anticipated to decline further in the coming months. Expect sales to accelerate as buyers benefit from lower monthly mortgage payments.

Factors that Drive the Real Estate Market

Many people are realizing the possibility of making money by investing in Canadian real estate. Investing in real estate is one of the modern ways of making money, but you need to know what you are doing to avoid losing money. Some people make this their occupation and others dabble in it from time to time.

Dining Room Decorating Tips

The ideal dining room design must be dynamic enough to satisfy the role of a functional feasting ground and provide an intimate setting for a social gathering among friends and family.

How Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate

Your credit score is a judgment about your financial health, at a specific point in time. It indicates the risk you represent for lenders, compared with other consumers.

Four Quick Ways to Build Equity in Your Home

One of the primary goals of home ownership should be the building of equity in your home. Equity is simply the difference between the current value of a property and the balance of all mortgage obligations.

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