Why more B.C. communities are building with wood
At a time when engineers, designers and builders are looking for eco-friendly solutions, a centuries-old building material — wood — is increasing in popularity.
Real Estate
B.C. takes timber construction to new heights
Can you imagine a wooden skyscraper? It’s not as far-fetched as you may think. And a growing number of architects, engineers and manufacturers in British Columbia are keen to prove it.
Housing market activity picks up in the Fraser Valley as buyers and sellers adapt to the new environment
In May, Fraser Valley listings and property sales started to bounce back as REALTORS® helped their clients adjust to the new, necessary safety measures required to buy and sell a home during the provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19.
Impact of COVID-19 on Fraser Valley Real Estate market
The most recent report of Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) indicates COVID-19 has put the market on pause, as realtors and the public are following social distancing and following to health authority rules and government guidelines on the pandemic.
Decline in Home Prices Spreads Across Greater Vancouver in Second Quarter
Condo prices declined for the first time since the third quarter of 2014, High inventories across all housing types added downward price pressure, Home buyers and sellers adapting to the market’s new price norms
Five real estate organizations have come together to help fight money laundering in British Columbia
We are very pleased that five real estate organizations have come together to help fight money laundering in British Columbia. This commitment by real estate professionals to collaborate and develop best practices will go a long way towards getting dirty money out of the real estate market, protecting consumers and helping industry professionals improve their knowledge and regulatory compliance.
Tackling the Housing Crisis to Make B.C. a Better Place to Live, and Make Life More Affordable for You
Years of inaction on the B.C. housing crisis led to sky-high housing prices, drove people out of our province, hurt our communities, and hurt the businesses that create good jobs across the province.
Declaration period to begin for speculation and vacancy tax
Between Jan. 18 and Feb. 28, 2019, people who own residential property in areas subject to the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) will receive a letter with clear instructions for how to complete a declaration and register an exemption.
2019 property assessments will reflect BC’s shifting housing markets
After years of dramatic increases in British Columbia’s annual property assessments, we are now seeing signs of moderation as the real estate market softens in some areas of the province. The soon to be released 2019 property assessments are based on what was happening in the real estate market as of July 1 this year.
Watch for these 5 real estate trends
Changing interest rates and mortgage rules have left people across the country buzzing about what’s going on in the housing market.
