The 10-year fixed mortgage offered by HSBC—which goes as low as 2.94%—could prove to be just what investors need in markets, like Toronto, that provide diminishing returns. “As an investor, I would strongly consider this,” said Tom Storey, who’s also a...
Recent sales activity might indicate that the national market has already acclimated to the largest impacts of B-20, according to Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter. “Canadian housing activity appears to be broadly stabilizing, as there are signs that the...
Shopify Inc. has announced that it will be opening its latest 3.2-hectare mixed-use development in Toronto’s downtown area by 2022. The expansion will come together with the e-commerce firm’s upsizing of its workforce in the city, doubling it to 1,500 within...
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Updated: How deep is the housing market slowdown in your area? (INFOGRAPHIC) Metro Vancouver map shows which municipalities are in buyer’s markets and how much prices have declined in each Source...
Yes, Greater Vancouver’s real estate market is not as hot as it once was, but sellers in these areas still have the upper hand. Wondering what sells in Vancouver’s slower market? Source...
The commercial real estate sector sometimes gets short-shrifted when it comes to accessing data—unlike the residential sector which enjoys copious quantities from all corners—but one technology and analytics company is changing that. CoStar Group, founded in the United States over three...
As the bank of mom and dad’s popularity shows nary a sign of abating, there are crucial things for parents helping their children become homeowners to consider. Chief among them, says Jason Davenport, branch manager of Meridian Credit Union Greektown location...
The rate of rent growth in Toronto and Vancouver offices will noticeably slow down over the next few years, continuing the easing already visible this quarter, according to an analysis by CoStar Group Inc. This deceleration will become more evident with...
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A new master-planned community by Aquilini, Boardwalk is a refreshing new option for families living in the Lower Mainland. tarting from $629,900 for 3-bedroom townhomes and $899,900 for single-family houses. Sign Up for Pricing & VIP Access: http://bit.ly/BoardwalkVNC -located on Tsawwassen...
Toronto City Council can learn a thing or two from Newmarket Council after the latter approved a new zoning bylaw for its Urban Centres neighbourhood. The Urban Centres Zoning By-law for the Yonge St. and Davis Dr. area updates regulations surrounding...
A report commissioned for the government of British Columbia warned that money laundering in real estate is widespread across Canada – but a government official in Alberta is alleging that the conclusions are based on unreliable data. According to the report...
Calls for a public inquiry on money laundering are mounting in British Columbia following the release of two reports that revealed the extent of the problem in the province – but a former B.C. attorney general is urging officials to set...
Home sales and prices continue to fall: BC Real Estate Association “Prospective home buyers continue to grapple with the decline in their purchasing power caused by federal government changes to mortgage policy”, said Muir. Source...
Congrats to the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame’s 2019 inductees! We’re proud to support tonight’s gala that honours local business leaders whose efforts have shaped our province and country. Business Laureates of BC – They Built. We Benefit....
Take a look at some of most extravagant homes for sale in Vancouver, with the most expensive listing at a staggering price of $30M. Vancouver, BC Top Most expensive Homes Find the top most expensive homes for sale in Vancouver. Browse...
SEAandSKY is a new 53-acre mixed-use development from BlueSky Properties of approximately 900 townhomes and condominiums that will be built in phases. Situated in a spectacular location on the Mamquam Blind Channel across from downtown Squamish, 2-bedroom + flex homes are...
Check out the most viewed homes in Toronto, featuring a modern Parisian-inspired $3.8M Trinity Bellwoods home. Toronto, ON Top Most viewed Homes Find the top most viewed homes for sale in Toronto. Browse photos of homes and check out property details....
An expert panel’s report on money laundering in British Columba determined ill-gotten gains contributed to real estate prices spiking 5% in 2018. Overall, $7.4 billion was laundered in the province last year, $5b of which went through real estate. But the...
Sales activity in the Greater Toronto Area investment market considerably slowed down in Q1 2019, according to a new quarterly analysis by Altus Group. A total of 502 investment property sales valued at over $1 million transpired in the GTA during...
The B.C. government has launched a public education initiative to improve security and fairness in the province’s rental market. As the first step in addressing various recommendations offered recently by a rental housing task force, B.C.’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and...
Trying to put a positive spin on Vancouver’s luxury property prices—where a two-bedroom, 1,831 square foot condo costs $2,660,000—is a tall order. Sure, in Monaco, a three-bedroom apartment in the District de Fontvieille will go for $14,897,938, and in Hong Kong...
Amid cooler market conditions in Canada, the UK-based Grosvenor Group has posted better-than-expected revenue in 2018, according to the firm’s latest earnings report. With Canada offices situated in Calgary and Vancouver, Grosvenor develops, manages, and invests in primarily retail, office, and...
The median sizes of new condos in Vancouver and Toronto have been on a significant downward trajectory over the last few years, according to a Better Dwelling analysis of assessments and floor area numbers from Statistics Canada. Newly built units in...
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Long-term residential leases aren’t popular in North America like they are in other parts of the world, but a Vancouver-based company endeavours to change that. With Eventide, Deecorp Properties is offering a three-unit luxury boutique condominium on the sunniest part of...
Of the Greater Toronto Area’s residential property types, detached homes magnetized the strongest demand in the market last month, according to updated numbers from the Toronto Real Estate Board. Sales volume in the asset class grew by a significant 21.9% annually,...
Weak demand continues to pull down the Vancouver housing market’s sales volume, according to new figures from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). Overall transactions declined by 29.1% annually in April, down to 1,829 sales. This is despite a...
First-time home buyers, mortgage and real estate agents and other real estate professionals are all waiting on additional FTHBI details and its official September launch. First-Time Home Buyers Incentive – What Does it Really Mean? Will the First-Time Home Buyers Incentive...
Check out the most-viewed homes in Toronto for the end of April, featuring a lovely $385K two bedroom condo. Top 5 Most Viewed Homes Toronto: April 24-30 Don’t miss out on these well maintained and practical family homes before they are...
“Towering more than 200 metres, Burnaby’s Two Gilmore Place will be the tallest building in the province when complete. Two Gilmore Place is the flagship skyscraper of three towers the company is building beside the Gilmore SkyTrain Station. The development includes...
Where is the seller’s market? Check out these buying + selling trends we found in this article. Wondering what sells in Vancouver’s slower market? REW has historical data on sales and listings throughout the Lower Mainland. We used this data to...
With disastrous flooding becoming an annual event in parts of Canada, waterproofing properties is imperative. While some flood damage is well-nigh impossible to prevent—as residents in Montreal, Ottawa and Bracebridge have sadly learned—some precautions can avert minor flooding from metastasizing into...
Initially meant as a strong policy intervention against red-hot home price growth in Canada’s most in-demand markets, B-20 was responsible for around 40,000 fewer transactions across the country (on a year-over-year basis) during Q4 2018, according to Toronto-Dominion economists. In a...
Sellers need to find the agent that will price, prepare and market their homes to maximize return and create an effective, mutually rewarding sales process. 12 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Agent to Prep, Price & Market Your Home...
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The Ontario provincial government introduced measures yesterday to reduce the cost of building housing in a bid to increase supply. In particular, it hopes to catalyze the development of missing middle housing. “The missing middle is critical,” said Richard Lyall, president...
B.C.’s home affordability crisis is forcing more and more of the province’s young women into starting their families later in life, according to a recent survey by the University of Calgary. “This is the province where hard work pays off the...
Immigrants, mostly young individuals and households, will account for a significant portion of renewed housing demand in Canada’s largest cities, according to RBC Economic Research. The millennial influx will be especially important in light of the increasingly important role that the...
Looking forward to the 12th annual Grape Juice event tonight! As a Gold sponsor, we’re happy to be a part of this event where all proceeds will go towards Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. GrapeJuice 2019 – Big Sisters of...
“A new quarterly report on the Metro Vancouver housing market says there’s a high degree of vulnerability in the market,” according to CBC News. Why now may be a good time to buy real estate in Vancouver | CBC News A...
“This increase in sales is a result of builders offering a more diversified selection of new construction homes at lower prices,” according to Toronto Storeys. Diverse Builds Help Boost New Home Sales In Toronto Things are looking up for the Toronto...
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Here are the top 5 most-viewed homes in BC in late April, featuring a three bedroom condo listed at $499K. Top 5 Most Viewed Homes BC: April 17-23 Houses that we’ve seen before are popping back up on the list this...
Check out the top 5 most-viewed homes in Ontario in late April, featuring a contemporary three bedroom townhouse listed at $418K in Toronto. Top 5 Most Viewed Homes Toronto: April 17-23 Renovations never seem to disappoint, currently houses move-in ready are...
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