Affordable BC region now ‘hot’ for Albertan buyers
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July 25, 2015
One market in the Pacific province is benefiting from an influx of Albertans, and Americans, looking for residential and recreational property....
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Author:West End Homes
Showy sales tool attracts buyers
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July 25, 2015
If you’re of the mind that gimmicks don’t sell real estate, arguably the most useless gimmick of all is now driving hundreds of millions of dollars in sales....
Read MoreIndustry reacts to claim of ‘20% overvalued’ housing market
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July 25, 2015
The fallout from the Bank of Canada’s decision to cut the overnight rate continues, with agents fighting back against new suggestions the market is significantly overvalued....
Read MoreHousing starts ring alarm bells for investors
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July 25, 2015
Population growth, supply and demand are the typical signposts that motivate investors – but with Canadian housing starts outpacing demographics, some fear that oversupply could drive prices down....
Read MoreLandlords lobby for damage deposits
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July 18, 2015
The one province that doesn’t allow landlords to collect damage deposits, or even first and last month’s rent, is hearing a resounding call for change following a contest to bring attention to the issue....
Read MoreBoC rate decision comes in
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July 16, 2015
The Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight rate to 1/2 per cent....
Read MoreDemand for high-end climbs
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July 16, 2015
The high-end residential real estate market saw divergent trends in the first half of 2015, according to Sotheby’s....
Read MoreInvestors lobby for transit upgrades
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July 16, 2015
A condo expert is suggesting municipal governments look at taxing developments that opt to leave parking garages out of their plans, suggesting it’s the best way to protect investor money....
Read MoreCaribbean real estate demand skyrocketing
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July 16, 2015
Canadian investors are becoming increasingly attracted to investment properties in the Caribbean as a recent study showed that interest has nearly doubled in some countries so far this year....
Read MoreChinese crash bringing money to Canada
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July 16, 2015
The Chinese stock bubble is about to burst, forcing many to wonder whether more Chinese money will flood into foreign markets like Canada, where foreign investors have found a home for their capital....
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