The state of the markets from DLC’s Chief Economist, Dr. Sherry Cooper Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show that national home sales rose for the ninth consecutive month and now stands a full 20% above the six-year low reached in February 2019. While the chart below shows that monthly home […]

Some great tips to keep you & your family safe this winter from our friends at PillarToPost Here in the middle of winter, it’s worthwhile to address a potential hazard caused by fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, water heaters and stoves: carbon monoxide (CO). These items are designed to vent CO to the outside, but […]

What can Canadian home buyers and sellers expect as we enter a new decade? Check out Zoocasa’s top five predictions for home sales, price growth, and mortgage rates in the new year! 1. Home Sales Will Continue to Recover from 2018 Slump Canada’s housing market has come a long way from its 2016-2018 boom-bust cycle. […]

Some great tips if you’re planning a move this holiday season from our friends at the StorageCafe. Moving during the winter holiday season might not be your first choice – or even your second – but, if you’re in this position, it’s probably because of some very serious reasons. Once the decision is made, it’s […]

A summary of info that you need to know about the new first-time home buyer incentive from our friends at Zoocasa. The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) was launched on September 2, 2019 by the federal government and offers a 5% or 10% contribution towards your down payment in the form of a shared equity […]

Valuable insight on the BoC rate hold announced today, from our Chief Economist, DR. Sherry Cooper. The Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1.75% for the ninth consecutive policy announcement, keeping the key interest rate stable for all of 2019. Today’s decision was widely expected as members of the Governing […]

Wow…there’s some discouraging data here however it certainly puts Vancouver’s ongoing affordability issues into clear light. It also emphasizes that saving for a down payment should start as early as possible. Great article from Zoocasa! NOVEMBER 21, 2019 The Metro Vancouver housing market has long held the notorious distinction of being the priciest in Canada; […]

Stay informed…some relevant intel on the direction of interest rates for the future from our friends at FNAT. The Canadian economy continues to stubbornly support the Bank of Canada’s interest rate policy.  Market watchers are pretty much unanimous in their projections that the central bank will stay on the sidelines, again, when it makes its […]

Some great tips from our friends at PillarToPost on keeping your roof in tip top shape! Your Roof & Drainage Checklist You may not think about your roof and gutters very much, if at all. But it’s important to give them a checkup and some TLC to prevent big problems down the road. Clean leaves […]

Some great tips for keeping your family & home safe this winter from our friends at PillarToPost! Help keep your loved ones and your home safe during the holidays with these smart precautions. Check holiday light strands for damaged or broken wires and plugs. Enjoy indoor lights only while someone is home and turn them […]