The number of home sales in Greater Vancouver increased significantly last month compared to August 2008.
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Moving guide #3 – Packing before Moving
Packing is a difficult but integral part of moving. If you follow our advice, then the whole operation should be a lot less painless.
Generation X to replace baby boomers?
Is Generation X the next big player on real estate market? It seems like as far as recreational property goes.
Moving guide #2 – Hidden Costs of Moving
Vancouver homes present first part of our Vancouver Moving guide #2 – Hidden Costs of Moving.
Strong spring market carries into summer months
The Greater Vancouver housing market gained further momentum in July with record sales levels and a continued strengthening of home prices.
Market conditions drive strong June housing sales
The combination of low interest rates and more affordable pricing helped propel Greater Vancouver home sale numbers to the second all-time highest total.
Moving guide #1 – Professionals or do-it yourself?
Vancouver homes present first part of our Vancouver Moving guide – #1 Professionals or Do-It-Yourself?
BoC Interest rate now and then
On 21st July BoC announced unchanged rate, as predicted. Since the rate is so important for real estate market, we should look closer at our situation.
Vancouver BC real estate market: 12 months summary
Vancouver BC real estate market experienced slowdown after years of rapid growth. Luckily, from the stats we can see February 2009 was the turning point.
Increased demand steadies housing market in Greater Vancouver
A continued increase in buyer activity over the last four months has resulted in increased home sales and lessened the downward pressure on housing prices.
Vancouver: Olympics in the Shade of Violence?
The spreading violence in Vancouver cannot be ignored.
Stay Alarmed on the Financial Market!
Improving health of big banks can be sometimes just a simple trick.
Summer Music Events in Vancouver
What has Vancouver in-store for us this summer?
Buyer activity brings greater stability to the housing market
With more buyers and fewer homes for sale in recent months, the Greater Vancouver housing market has entered a more moderate and balanced state.
Living well in Vancouver on less
In Vancouver, the best things in life are free – a walk by the beach, a run on the boardwalk, a walk up the mountain in Capilano. Here’s how to save.