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Starbucks Signals a Rising Neighbourhood
If you see a chain such as starbucks opening in your neighbourhood, it's a sign that the neighbourhood may be a good Real Estate option. Transistional neighbourhoods are typically close to major metropolitan areas and are starting to come to life. [Read Full Article]
Investors Keep Running to the Arms of Housing
Current investors know nothing but a rising market and they are banking on it because the cost of carrying a condominium investment has risen dramatically. You can still get into the market with as a little as 5% down and borrow at rates below 3% because the government of Canada is backing your debt.
Don't Be Afraid to Leave your Bank for a Better Rate
A new survey from CMHC says the vast majority of Canadians renew their mortgages with their original lender, but you can save thousands over the life of a mortgage by looking at competing rates from competing institutions and mortgage brokers.
Sell Olympic Village Condos at Market Price and Build Social Housing Elsewhere
More controversial talk on Vancouver's well known "Olympic Village" development surfaces when discussion begins on whether the buildings should be used for social housing or sold at market price, brings out many opinions on the Millennium Water development.
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Buyer’s Market Conditions Continue in Greater Vancouver
Conditions in the Greater Vancouver housing market continued to favour buyers in August. Since April, prices have edged down slightly as the number of sales and the number of properties coming on to the market have been declining
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Amazing Market Conditions
Conditions in the Greater Vancouver housing market continued to favour buyers in August. Since April, prices have edged down slightly as the number of sales and the number of properties coming on to the market have been declining
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