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Home Buying
Help for first-time home buyers - 9 government grants and rebates
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
These programs, savings account, exemption, and tax credit will help lower the cost of buying your first home. (3 minute read)
Taxes
Vancouver small businesses have until March 31 to apply for new property tax relief
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Vancouver based businesses could be taxed at a rate 50 per cent lower than the city’s usual general purpose tax rate. (2 minute read)
Home Selling
How does a REALTOR® establish the selling price of my house?
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
To attract buyers and ensure you receive a price that works best for you, your Realtor will help establish your home’s current market value.
Market Insights Video
February 2023 Market Insights
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Below average home sales allow inventory to inch upwards. (2:13 video)
Home Buying
Choosing the right home starts with choosing the right REALTOR®
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Buying or selling a home is a significant financial decision. That’s why it’s important to take your time to choose the right Realtor for you.
Market Insights Video
January 2023 Market Insights
Friday, February 10, 2023
Home sales decline below long-term averages and inventory remains low. (2:09 video)
Taxes
Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration period now open
Friday, February 3, 2023
All property owners in taxable regions must declare by March 31. (1 minute read)
Home Buying
Use Realtylink.org to help find your next home
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Search listings from the MLS® systems operated by the Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, BC Northern, and Vancouver Island real estate boards.
Market Insights Video
December 2022 Market Insights
Monday, January 9, 2023
Rising mortgage rates brought uncertainty and caution in 2022 to Metro Vancouver housing markets. (2:28 minute video)
Market Insights Video
November 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
While typically a quiet month of market activity, November home sale and listing totals lagged below long-term averages.
Market Insights Video
October 2022 Market Insights
Monday, November 7, 2022
Home sale activity continued to trend well below historical averages in October. (2:21 video)
Market Insights Video
September 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Metro Vancouver saw more home sellers and fewer buyers in September. (Video 2:20 minutes)
Home Selling
Historical home sale prices in Metro Vancouver are now available on REALTOR.ca
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
You can now find historical home sale prices on REALTOR.ca for homes actively listed for sale. (2 minute read)
Market Insights Video
August 2022 Market Insights
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Metro Vancouver’s housing market is experiencing a quieter summer season marked by reduced sale and listing activity. (2:16 minute video)
Home Buying
How rising mortgage rates affect insured mortgages
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Recently, chartered banks raised their posted mortgage rates in response to higher bond yields. (1 minute read)
Market Insights Video
July 2022 Market Insights
Monday, August 8, 2022
REBGV Chair Daniel John discusses how home buyer demand continues to ease across Metro Vancouver.
Market Insights Video
June 2022 Market Insights
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
REBGV Chair Daniel John discusses how the marketplace is changing with increasing interest rates and housing supply.
Market Insights Video
May 2022 Market Insights
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
After reaching record-setting levels in 2021, home sale activity has returned to more typical seasonal levels in Metro Vancouver this spring.