2020 was unique for the Canadian real estate market. The pandemic slowed the market for a brief period at the start of the spring market and then things really picked up. We continue to see rising prices and a brisk market. Can we expect to see this continue going forward?
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Why BC’s Housing Market Remains Strong Despite COVID-19
“Pandemic economics are proving to be very unusual. Many of the trends we are seeing are without precedent and significant uncertainty remains, but we are cautiously optimistic that this housing recovery will continue,” notes Ogmundson.
Continue reading →Ready to Sell? These Features Are Key for Today’s Buyers
There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted homebuyers’ prioritiesworldwide, and Metro Vancouver’s market is no exception. Though BC has received international accolades for our handling of the COVID-19 crisis (in Bonnie we trust!), people have been cooped up in their homes for months, and they’re growing restless. Now more than ever, prospective homebuyers are ready to make a move.
Continue reading →Realtors not buying CMHC’s ‘nightmare’ scenario
Federal housing agency forecasts sales will fall up to 29 per cent, home prices will drop 18 per cent and national housing starts could crater by 70 per cent this year. Industry experts beg to differ
Continue reading →Bidding war erupts for Vancouver heritage home during the pandemic
So many people wanted to see it they had to extend the viewings for two days. They received 14 offers, and the buzz in the real estate industry is that the house sold for $1.928 million, $340,000 above the asking price.
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Continue reading →How to Create an Inviting Living Room
One of the biggest questions we get asked when we visit sellers in their homes is do I need to move furniture around?
Continue reading →Our crystal ball of interior design says 2020 is going to be all about these trends.
As we close out a decade marked by interior design trends ranging from midcentury to Memphis-inspired, we’ve got our eyes set on what 2020 has in store. Curves are having a moment—whether we’re talking about patterns made with free-form shapes, furniture, or doorways—and natural materials
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If you are looking for something quick and easy to throw together for lunches or a side dish, this is it!
Continue reading →EMPLOYMENT STATUS | HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR MORTGAGE APPLICATION
Chances are, if you’re applying for a mortgage, you feel confident about the state of your current employment, or your ability to find a similar position if you
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