Home sale and listing activity reach historical norms in 2014 IT WAS A TYPICAL YEAR for the Metro Vancouver housing market in certain respects. 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...[ read more ]
When I was starting out in real estate, it was pretty common – almost expected – for retirees to sell the family house and move to a picturesque little town for some peace and quiet. Maybe they would winterize their cottage and move in year-round, or maybe they’d join the ranks of snowbirds who headed south each winter. But the...[ read more ]
The popularity of condominiums as a lifestyle option with homebuyers of all age groups has brought about a fascinating trend. Condo purchasers who are moving from large homes with separate rooms are learning to adapt to today’s gorgeous open-concept suite designs. Even many first-time buyers are moving from their parents’ home, where they had their own room among many. The...[ read more ]
Adding value to your new home or condominium is all about making it look great and function well – bearing in mind your immediate needs and thinking about what makes for good resale sense. During your colour selection appointment you’ll want to focus on the key areas that make the biggest impact, from kitchens and bathrooms, to flooring, exterior landscaping,...[ read more ]
Interest Rate Hike Unlikely in 2015: BMO By Wayne Karl Relax, Canada, not only is the real estate market not going to experience a U.S.-style crash, as some pundits continue to predict, but there’s isn’t even going to be any significant interest rate hike in 2015. This is according to Douglas Porter, chief economist of BMO Financial Group. He suggests...[ read more ]
The Top 6 Benefits of Downsizing into a Condominium By Cameron McNeill, owner of MAC Marketing Solutions Have you noticed the trend for downsizing the way we live? Homeowners of all generations are realizing that “living large” doesn’t always mean living better. The decision to downsize if often sparked by job relocation, the kids heading off to university, or the changing needs of entering your golden years. Regardless of the...[ read more ]
with Boffo’s Sales and Marketing Director By Susan M. Boyce Long celebrated as one of the world's most livable cities, Metro Vancouver has become a poster child for the joys of high density, condominium living. Experts routinely travel from around the globe to gain inspiration and expertise from our elegant concrete-and-glass towers and dynamic urban hubs. So it should come as no surprise that...[ read more ]
By Kerry Vital - BC Local News With sophistication and stunning details, Boffo Developments' Adagio hits a high note. Now, Boffo will celebrate the public opening of the second building on Saturday Sept. 27th. With a variety of large floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart, including a community courtyard with trees, paths...[ read more ]
By Michael Bernard, Special to The Sun Sunil Sunha knew when he first purchased a suite in a James Schouw-designed project in 2007 that he would be a lucky man to reside in Schouw’s “habitable art” building, Artemisia, in the city’s central district. Schouw had established his reputation as someone who fussed over the smallest of details three years before...[ read more ]
By George E. Dube I am often asked the question: "Why should I buy real estate if I'm already in a high tax bracket?" At the risk of sounding like a smart aleck - why the heck not? Yes, if you're in a higher tax bracket you will pay more taxes than someone who earns less. But, surely you don't...[ read more ]
