Superstitions, stigmas and the supernatural – whether you believe in them or not, they can have a very real impact on how long it takes to sell your home and the price you’ll get for it. While the thought of a haunted house and other-worldly roommates can put the scare […]
Monthly archives: October 2018
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As was widely expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) hiked the overnight rate to 1.75 percent. Higher interest rates inevitably lead to higher mortgage rates, which means industry players keep a close eye on the BoC’s hikes, and how they could affect Canada’s housing market. Rising rates could spook would-be […]
Imagine being just 20 years old and putting down a full 20 per cent — $68,000 — on your first condo. Plus, you have cash left over for closing and moving costs, even some money for decorating. At 20 per cent down, you don’t even have to pay for mortgage […]
Location is everything when you’re searching for a home. Finding your dream neighborhood may seem like the easiest part, but once you factor in budget, non-negotiable home features, and proximity to the things you can’t live without, it may be less obvious where you should live. When it comes to […]
There are many big issues looming over BC Millennials ahead of next year’s federal election, from climate change and trade relations to government spending and tax cuts. But the results of a new Canadian Real Estate Association-commissioned survey suggest many in the province feel that these issues should take a […]