As the city with the highest density rate in Canada, Vancouver architects and city planners need to find new ways to increase housing density.
Vancouver Real Estate News
Prices Driven up by Competition and Location in March 2017
According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver the sales-to-active listings ratio for March 2017 is 47.2%, a 15% increase over February.
Vancouver Housing Market Still Strong in February 2017
There’s an old Scottish saying that ‘you should cut your cloth according to your stipend’ meaning to live within your means. It appears that local buyers are taking that idea to heart and making housing decisions based in reality not dreams.
The End of the Gold Rush Housing Boom in Vancouver
The sales numbers are down mainly due to the fall off in detached sales as there still is demand for certain products
2016 the Third Highest Selling Year of Metro Vancouver Housing Market
A new day has dawned. Just not the one that all the pessimists were expecting.
Why the Foreign Buyers Tax Isn’t Solving Vancouver’s Housing Crisis
Houses have been selling for less than they would have six months ago because of an extra $400,000 to $600,000 or more on the price.
Vancouver Market in November 2016: Detached Home Sales Dropped
The largest contributor to the decreased number of detached home sales is the 15% Foreign Buyers tax imposed in July 2016.
Vancouver Market: Wait and See Attitude on the Rise in October 2016
There seems to be a wait and see attitude of both sellers and buyers to the changing market conditions.
Protecting Your Home Against Weather Hazards in Vancouver
Vancouver is known as having one of the mildest climates in Canada but that doesn’t mean that homeowners don’t need to worry about Mother Nature.
From Curb to Roof: Tips for Profitable Home Renovations
For those homeowners who want to maximize their home’s value on the Vancouver market, a few renovations may make all the difference.
Real Estate in September 2016: Vancouver’s ‘Brand’ Remains Strong
A day late and a dollar short. The Foreign Buyer Tax will never create affordable housing in Vancouver again.
Vancouver Market in August 2016: Buyers Are Hoping for a Big Price Drop
Everyone held their breath to see what impact the 15% Foreign Buyer tax would have on property sales and more importantly on prices.
Vancouver’s Rental Market: The Disruption Called Airbnb
Airbnb and similar services have disrupted the rental and hotel businesses in communities around the world. See how did it affect Vancouver!
Vancouver Market Affected by BC Foreign Buyer Tax in July 2016
Lower sales numbers reflected fewer listings. July’s sales were 6.5% above the 10-year sales average for the month.
How to Deal With Bad Neighbours
Disagreement between neighbours can be one of the most emotionally driven conflicts, and can often escalate very quickly.