Need a handyman? Some great tips on finding the right one from my friends at Pillar to Post!  How To Hire A Handyman Whether it’s a big project such as a bathroom remodel, something small like putting up shelves, or repairs and routine maintenance, many homeowners turn to handymen to get the job done. Here […]

Smart tips for the holiday season from my friends at Pillar To Post, the experts in home inspection! 7 Tips For Holiday & Winter Fire Safety Taking some simple precautions around the home can help keep your family safe during the holidays, especially when it comes to decorating. Always use non-flammable decorations both indoors and […]

Lots of information and as always, fabulous insight from Kevin Skipworth, Partner/Broker and Chief Economist from Dexter Realty.  “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying ‘I will tray again tomorrow’.” Mary Anne Radmacher It’s More Like Cooling Off Supply Will Happen With More Government Measures […]

Some great insight from Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist at Dominion Lending.  Inflation Surge Is No Need For Hysteria StatsCanada today reported that consumer price inflation rose to 4.7% from year-ago levels in October, compared to 4.4% in September. This is in line with market expectations and is well below the US’s 6.2% pace reported […]

7 Steps for Mortgage Prep Step 1 – Your Credit Score Whether you qualify for a mortgage through a bank, credit union or other financial institution, you should be aiming for a credit score of 680 for at least one borrower (or guarantor), especially if you are putting under 20% down. If you are able […]

Great insight on today’s Bank of Canada announcement from my friends at First National.  Oct 27, 2021 First National Financial LP The Bank of Canada made its seventh interest rate decision of the year and for the seventh time, left its overnight benchmark unchanged at 0.25%. This low rate has been the order of the […]

The Canadian housing market…updates and insight from Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist for Dominion Lending Centres. Canadian Home Prices Continued to Rise As Insufficient Supply Creates Excess Demand Today the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released statistics showing national existing-home sales rose 0.9% between August and September 2021, posting the first monthly gain since March (see chart […]

The current state of affairs for Lower Mainland Real Estate from my always insightful friend & Chief Economist at Dexter Realty, Kevin Skipworth. The Real Story on Greater Vancouver’s Housing Supply With the federal election come and gone, a fall market in full swing and COVID-19 cases starting to come down one would have thought […]

Great insight on the September housing market in Metro Vancouver from my friend Kevin Skipworth, Partner/Broker and Chief Economist at Dexter Realty. Always a reliable and informative source for local industry information! The federal election is over and those who think nothing has changed should prepare themselves for some of the most intrusive legislation ever […]