The combination of low interest rates and more affordable pricing helped propel Greater Vancouver home sale numbers to the second all-time highest total.
Vancouver Real Estate News
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.
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.
Property sales strengthen in current market cycle
The Metro Vancouver housing market experienced a movement away from volatility and toward stability to start the spring season.
Realtors are reporting more activity
Realtors are reporting more activity compared to recent months as a result of falling interest rates and improved affordability…
Today’s short-term conditions are creating long-term opportunities.
The long-term strength and security of our housing market are beyond the reach of the economic clouds of today
New photo banner: photo made by Richard Macdonald
There is a beautiful new picture on our website. We would like to thanks to the photographer Richard Macdonald.
Trends showed a consistent month-over-month decrease in residential housing prices
Trends in the later half of 2008 showed a consistent month-over-month decrease in residential housing prices, REBGV President Dave Watt said.
Times of turmoil offer excellent opportunities to buy quality real estate
Times of turmoil, from which we always emerge, offer excellent opportunities to buy quality real estate.
Vancouver housing market – where to?
Every market has its opportunities: a lower priced market is a great time to enter the market for the first time and a good time to trade up.