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Council passes Vancouver Plan
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Council passes Vancouver Plan
The plan promises new densification to accommodate 260,000 new residents and 210,000 new jobs. (1 minute read)
Home Buying
How rising mortgage rates affect insured mortgages
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
How rising mortgage rates affect insured mortgages
Recently, chartered banks raised their posted mortgage rates in response to higher bond yields. (1 minute read)
Editorial
REBGV brings on Andrew Lis as new economist
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
REBGV brings on Andrew Lis as new economist
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)
Urban Planning
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
The approved Broadway plan will include a significant number of new homes, increase tenant protection, new space for more jobs, and more. (3 minute read)
Taxes
Property taxes 101
Friday, June 3, 2022
Property taxes 101
Property tax notices are sent to home owners and businesses in June and are due the first or second business day in July, depending on the municipality.
Home Buying
BCFSA's recommendations for cooling-off period and other measures
Friday, May 27, 2022
BCFSA's recommendations for cooling-off period and other measures
Read what the BCFSA recommended to the provincial government on how to enact their proposed measures, including the cooling-off period. (5 minute read)
Home Buying
Questions for a mortgage broker: Interest rates, stress test, mortgage options
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Questions for a mortgage broker: Interest rates, stress test, mortgage options
Check out what local mortgage broker Angela Calla said about what’s happening in the mortgage market today. (3 minute read)
Home Buying
Here are 7 strata terms you should know
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Here are 7 strata terms you should know
If you’re looking to own a strata home, make sure you’re familiar with related terminology. Here’s a guide to some of those terms.
Home Buying
What are the buying costs of a home?
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
What are the buying costs of a home?
If you’ve decided to buy a home, it’s important you understand all the costs involved in addition to the price you're paying for the property.
Home Buying
Housing was the focus in the 2022 federal budget
Friday, April 8, 2022
Housing was the focus in the 2022 federal budget
The Federal Budget 2022 was housing-focused, with a significant amount of funding going towards quickly creating new, and diverse housing. (5 minute read)
Home Buying
Finding the right strata property for you
Monday, April 4, 2022
Finding the right strata property for you
If you plan to buy a strata property, check out the strata council minutes, contingency fund, and more.
Home Buying
BC government to amend Property Law Act to add cooling off period
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
BC government to amend Property Law Act to add cooling off period
BC government introduced legislation to help create a cooling off period for buyers to back out of a purchase after signing the contract. (2 minute read)
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