Is record household debt a problem for home owners?
It is true: the overall household debt of Canadians is at a record $1.5 trillion, growing from $147 billion in 1982.
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HST, home renovations and the underground economy in Greater Vancouver
A home owner looking to save paying taxes by hiring “under the table” contractors opens themselves up to significant risks.
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Making new homes more affordable: cottage homes
Cottage homes in pocket neighbourhoods are a form of new home development that has been gaining popularity. (Part 1 of 2 )
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Why don't we see cottage homes here?
"Land is not suitably zoned to allow it to happen,” says Michael Geller, an architect, planner and SFU adjunct professor. (Part 2 of 2)
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Does affordable rental housing lower property values?
In established neighbourhoods, residents often believe that new rental housing lowers property values. Is this the case?
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Flood damage info for Lower Mainland BC
After a wet winter, areas of the Lower Mainland close to the waterfront look waterlogged.
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Zoning = more affordable home ownership in Greater Vancouver
In Vancouver, home owners in RS1 and RS5 zoned areas are now permitted to have both a secondary suite and a laneway home if their property meets specific criteria.
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New mortgage rules introduced by the federal government
In January 2011, the federal government introduced new rules for government-backed insured mortgages to help Canadians save more and spend less.
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Understanding agency relationships
REALTORS® work within a legal relationship called agency. A REALTOR® can act for a buyer or seller or, to a limited degree, both.
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Why am I asked for ID?
New federal money laundering regulations require REALTORS® to collect personal identification from buyers and sellers.
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Survey suggests real estate purchase confidence improving
A survey of BC homeowners and renters on housing affordability and green housing issues suggests consumer confidence may be improving.
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What is a home sale worth to the economy?
When a home is sold in BC, the transaction generates significant spin-offs, creates jobs and helps our communities grow.
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