September 2019

REALTORS® across Canada urge governments to reduce costs and remove barriers to home ownership

REBGV issues joint message to governments on home ownership

Latest video housing market update data from the real estate board of greater vancouver suggest a firming in place and a current balancing of the market

BC Homes Sales Set to Normalize in 2020 BCREA 2019 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update

Canada Leaves Monetary Policy Unchanged

Bank of Canada offers a reminder of what it really cares about: inflation! Deputy governor's remarks suggest Canadian policy makers won’t follow a rash of rate cuts until they see evidence of real trouble

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REBGV Latest market update data confirms Metro Vancouver housing market sees summer uptick in sales!

Home buyer activity increased to more typical levels in Metro Vancouver throughout the summer months.

Latest data from FVREB confirms Fraser Valley housing market continues to stabilize as sales pick up compared to last year

For the second month in a row, home sales in the Fraser Valley surpassed 2018 levels bringing the market closer to historical norms

Continued Stabilizing Commercial Activity in 2019 Q2.

The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) rose by 0.7 points to 135.7 in the second quarter of 2019. Compared to this time one year ago, the index is unchanged.

Commercial real estate sales down from last year’s pace

Sales activity in the Lower Mainland’s commercial real estate market declined in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019 compared to the more active market experienced in the region last year.

latest Province wide video housing market update from BCREA. Essentially balanced market conditions remain across the board with the sales to active listing ratio hovering around 18%.

Market Watch - Housing Market Sees Summer Uptick in Sales

Home sales returned to more historically normal levels in July and August compared to what we saw in the first six months of the year. The market has gained momentum over the summer months. Coming into the fall months, which are typically busy, we expect the market will continue to pick up steam.

When to refinance your mortgage?

There are times when it makes sense to refinance your mortgage. It is, however, important to have a clear financial objective in mind to be able to choose the most appropriate loan.

Getting the Most From an Open House

Open houses are the gold standard in real estate. They’ve been around for decades and will be ingrained in the buying and selling of homes for years to come. But as a buyer, are you making the most of your open house visits?

How to Reseed Your Lawn

Seeding a new lawn or overseeding an existing lawn should result in lush green grass. The type of seed used, the season of planting and soil preparation all play an important role in determining the growth rate of new grass seed. Getting your seeds off to the best start will ensure a healthy lawn.

10 Ways to Avoid Overspending

Do you have significant debts as a result of overspending? If you do, you are not alone. Modern society makes it particularly easy to spend more than we really should. However, if you want to clear your debts and have greater peace of mind, it is important to tackle the root cause, which is overspending.

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