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Legislation & Regulations
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The new exemptions include future children, dependents, and spouses/partners. (1 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Thursday, May 4, 2023
With listing activity remaining below historical norms, home sales in Metro Vancouver have mounted a surprising comeback. (1 minute read, 2:14 minute video)
Working with a REALTOR®
Friday, April 28, 2023
When buying or selling a home, Realtors have to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS form is for. (3 minute read)
Home Ownership
Friday, April 14, 2023
The federal government is offering up to $10K for low- and median-income homeowners to install an energy-efficient heat pump. (1 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Home prices showed modest increases in March, while new listings remained below long-term historical averages. (1 minute read, 2:24 video)
Legislation & Regulations
Friday, March 31, 2023
The federal government’s ban on new foreign ownership of residential property becomes law on January 1, 2023. Here's what you need to know. (3 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Home Owner Grant threshold has recently increased. It's based on the assessed value of your home. (3 minute read)
Home Buying
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)
Market Insights Video
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Below average home sales allow inventory to inch upwards. (2:13 video)
Legislation & Regulations
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Floodplain mapping can help assess risk and better understand a home's value. (3 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Friday, February 10, 2023
Home sales decline below long-term averages and inventory remains low. (2:09 video)
Legislation & Regulations
Friday, February 3, 2023
Amendments to the Strata Property Act that increase contingency reserve fund minimums are coming November 1, 2023. (2 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Monday, January 9, 2023
Rising mortgage rates brought uncertainty and caution in 2022 to Metro Vancouver housing markets. (2:28 minute video)
Market Trends
Friday, January 6, 2023
Property assessment notices are sent in the first week of the year, and have increased for some property types. (3 minute read)
Legislation & Regulations
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Starting January 1, 2023, home buyers can back out of a residential purchase up to three business days after signing a contract. (3 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
While typically a quiet month of market activity, November home sale and listing totals lagged below long-term averages.
Legislation & Regulations
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A recent decision has clarified the test for constructive taking and expropriation by regulation. (5 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Monday, November 7, 2022
Home sale activity continued to trend well below historical averages in October. (2:21 video)
Market Insights Video
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Metro Vancouver saw more home sellers and fewer buyers in September. (Video 2:20 minutes)
Market Trends
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Activity in the commercial real estate market edged down from the brisker pace experienced at the start of the year. (2 minute read)
Market Insights Video
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)
Market Insights Video
Monday, August 8, 2022
REBGV Chair Daniel John discusses how home buyer demand continues to ease across Metro Vancouver.
Editorial
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Andrew is an applied economist and data scientist specializing in real estate and urban land economics with experience in the public and private sectors. (1 minute read)
Market Trends
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
A CMHC report estimates BC needs 3.5 million new homes by 2030 to make homes affordable, 1.2 million short of current projections. (2 minute read)