Real Estate Blog

How BC's New Zoning Laws are Reshaping Urban Living

Posted on Dec 26, 2023 in Industry Interest

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BC has introduced regulations for short-term rentals, aiming to solve local housing needs. These regulations may revolutionize how cities are structured, and homes are built. Consequently, they will also affect BC's Tourism Industry, as well as the housing market, as it further inhibits Property Owners' ability to use their property as they see fit...

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Local Residential Real Estate Market Dampened by Interest Rates

Posted on Nov 07, 2023 in Market Statistics

Residential real estate market sales are below average for October as high interest rates continue to dampen market activity, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association).

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A total of 977 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in October marking a slight increase over September’s 977 units sold...

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Breaking into the Market with Co-ownership

Posted on Oct 11, 2023

With rising interest rates and property values, combined with elevated cost of  living, the pursuit of home ownership is getting further out of reach for many people. 

One creative way to get into the market and lower the cost, is to pool your finances and consider co-owning a property. A recent study found that 6% of Canadian homeowners co-own with...

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Market Activity Curbed by High Interest Rates

Posted on Oct 05, 2023 in Market Statistics

Residential real estate market sales dipped in September as high interest rates continued to stifle market activity, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). A total of 977 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in September marking a significant dip from the previous month’s 1,265 units sold and...

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How to support your kids during a move

Posted on Sep 16, 2023 in Homeowner Tips

Moving can be a very exciting time for a family. The anticipation of new surroundings, opportunities and a fresh start can be quite enticing. However, moving is considered a major life event, and affects all children differently.

If you are a parent who is looking for ways to help your child handle the moving process and adjust to their new environm...

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Local Residential Real Estate Market Remained Steady Amid Wildfire Activity

Posted on Sep 07, 2023 in Market Statistics

Residential real estate market sales activity slowed down slightly but remained steady in August as wildfire activity in the region hit its peak, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association).

A total of 1,265 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in August, representing a moderate 2.6% increase in sale...

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