Inside Scoop
February 2023
Foreign Buyer Ban Canada’s foreign buyers ban is now in effect, prohibiting commercial enterprises and individuals from purchasing property for the next two years – yes there are some exemptions such as permanent residents, temporary residents with valid work permits,...
January 2023
New Rules & Regulations For 2023 If you are a potential buyer or investor of a strata property, then there is good news – the new government legislation now lifts the strata ban on rentals and age restricted [under 55] properties. This will provide you with more...
Spring 2021 – Pandemic Proof BC
We have seen no slow down to the market entering 2021. Overall sales in January are up over 50% from the same time last year and running at 36% above the 10-year January sales average. We are experiencing a supply and demand crunch, supported by shifting housing needs...
August 2020
Buyers: We have seen a major increase in sales over the past few months in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley. We have also seen an uptick in average home prices, especially with single family homes. There was a pent-up demand with potential buyers sitting on the...
Spring & Summer 2020
Update We must all continue to follow the guidelines detailed by our health professionals. We continue to thank them for their courage and dedication and for providing the services, that keep us all safe. We look forward with optimism and wish all our fellow...
April 2020
Update We are in extraordinary times and must all continue to follow the guidelines detailed by our health professionals. We sincerely thank them for their expertise and for the services they are currently providing to keep us all safe. We look forward to brighter...
February 2020
Buyers: The introduction of the First Time Home Buyer Incentive that came into effect on September 2nd, 2019 has proved to be ineffective so far. This is basically an interest free loan that does not require monthly payments. The incentive is to assist eligible...
