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To Buy or not to Buy?
November 9th, 2011
Thinking of buying a new home? Rob Cummings, a mortgage specialist from RBC, offers great advice in this article that may help you make your decision; whether you looking to buy or thinking of buying, it's worth a peek. "From an historic perspective, the present mortgage rates are extraordinarily low." Read Full Article Here: To Buy or not to Buy?
Canadian Housing Market to Remain Sort of the Same in 2012
November 7th, 2011
Canada's national housing agency says the housing market has flattened out and will likely stay pretty close next year to where it is now, in terms of new housing starts and resales.
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Congratulations to our Referral Contest Winner!
November 6th, 2011
Congratulations to our Michael Jackson, CIrque Du Soleil Referral Contest Winner, Gabe! Gabe won 2 tickets to the show. Thank you for your support. Enjoy the show tonight!
Metro Vancouver Real Estate Prices Up 7.5 per cent Year over Year
November 3rd, 2011
According to REBGV's latest monthly reports, home prices in Metro Vancouver have increased 7.5 per cent in October 2011 from October 2010, which is sharply higher but much lower than September 2011.
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Greater Vancouver at lower end of balanced housing market
November 2nd, 2011
REBGV October 2011 Statistics states, With a sales-to-active property listings ratio of 15 per cent, the Greater Vancouver housing market continues to hover at the lower end of a balanced market and has been trending in that direction over the past five months.
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Home is a Family Affair
November 2nd, 2011
With the rise of the price of housing and the economic downturn, the goal of owning a home is elusive for some. Therefore, living with children or parents/in-laws makes good financial sense, especially in light of the local real estate market. For some cultures, however, multi-generational housing has always been the norm. The arrangement could be very beneficial to both parties.
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