Rick Simpson

10/23/2019

This has been true for much of the year, and even though there has been increased activity in some markets, it is still the case.

So prices are on the decline, inventory is on the rise and buyers are in control in Vancouver. Where do we go from here?

06/18/2019

If you're a first time home buyer think twice about opting into the First-Time Home Buyer incentive.

The co-founder of a popular Canadian rate-comparison website says the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive falls short of helping those it is targeted toward to begin with.

04/30/2019

“What could fall, however, is the rate of young households who own a home. High housing prices set an impossibly high bar to clear for many millennials to become homeowners in a big city. Expect a greater proportion of them to rent in the future.”

The “impossibly high bar” to homeownership for Millennials in Canada’s major cities is not causing a generational exodus, a leading economist suggests.

04/03/2019

Lower mortgage rates may or may not effect the real estate market, but it could effect your access to it. It's time to talk with your mortgage broker and find out.

But mortgage stress testing is still a headwind, says one economist.

09/05/2017

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05/11/2017

This is how townhomes should be built.

Photos and Property Details for 549 E 7TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER, BC V5T 1N8. Get complete property information, maps, street view, schools, walk score...

05/10/2017

Condos and Townhomes are driving our market right now, with a hard upward pressure on prices due to a lack of listings.

REBGV President Jill Oudil gives an update on the latest housing market statistics and explains how buyers can be successful in today's market.

04/06/2017

Here is the overall market speedo for March 2017

04/04/2017

Demand > Supply = Rising Prices

A shortage of residential property listings coupled with strong demand, particularly for condos and townhomes, continued to impact Metro...

03/28/2017

But expect the market to pick up again now that the snow is gone!

The British Columbia Real Estate Association says the province's housing market has tumbled from record highs posted in 2016 to return to what it...

03/22/2017

Home sales in Feb were down 31.7% from February 2016 and the average price of a B.C. home decreased 11.7%

VANCOUVER -- Home sales across British Columbia in February were typical for the month, according to real estate experts, but when compared to...