Greater Vancouver Real Estate Blog & Homeowner Resources


The start of the year is a great time to review your finances.

Posted on Jan 07, 2015 in Fun Stuff


As 2015 starts—hopefully with a bang—it is an ideal time to take a look at all of your bills. As the past year cruised by you may have added cell phone plans, changed cable and internet subscriptions, and signed up for trial offers (which automatically turned into pay subscriptions).

It is a good habit to look at your bills and inspect them for ways...

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December Market Review

Posted on Jan 07, 2015 in Market Update

Home Sale & Listing Activity Reach Historical Norms In 2014 


The region’s home sale and listing totals for 2014 both rank fifth when compared against the past 10 years of activity, while home prices increased. 

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2014 reached 33,1...

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November Market Review

Posted on Dec 12, 2014 in Market Update

Metro Vancouver Home Sales Remain Strong

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Metro Vancouver reached 2,516 on the MLS® in November 2014. This represents an 8.4% increase compared to the 2,321 sales in November 2013, and a 17.7% decline compared to the 3,057 sales in October 2014. 

Last month’s...

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Poinsettia Passion... The care and keeping of a Holiday Favourite.

Posted on Dec 03, 2014 in Fun Stuff

In addition to the familiar crimson colour, poinsettias come in more than 100 varieties, including pink, white, variegated and salmon. Native to Mexico and Central America, they were first introduced to North America in the 1800s by Joel Poinsett, a U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

Tips for a Healthy Plant:Poinsettias like their space! 

When purchasing, loo...

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SELLING YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Posted on Nov 04, 2014 in Sellers

It’s that time of year again—time to bring out the boxes of decorations, hang wreathes and ribbons, bake treats, shop for gifts and enjoy the company of friends and family. These are the reasons that many sellers decide not to market their home at this time of year. On the flip side, with many people waiting to list or temporarily taking their home...

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September Market Review

Posted on Oct 10, 2014 in Market Update

Home Sales Exceed The 10-Year Average For September

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,922 on the MLS® in September 2014. This represents a 17.7% increase compared to the 2,483 sales in September 2013, and a 5.4% increase over August 2014. 

Last month’s sales were 1...

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