Despite the economic disruption caused by COVID-19, the residential real estate market has continued its upward climb. Pressures on home buyers have intensified. “Clean” offers…
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Courts show little empathy for failed purchasers
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In Burnaby, $1,660 a month for a one-bedroom: Rental rates reveal a big-city exodus
It’s status quo on the country’s list of most expensive cities to rent. Despite seeing its rental prices drop, Vancouver still ranks No. 1, with…
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A capital gains tax is not a panacea
The Canadian Real Estate Association, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and other boards across the country publish extensive resale housing market statistics. We also…
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COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t dimmed enthusiasm for buying a home
What we have seen clearly is that the vast majority of homeowners are not feeling a long-term financial impact related to COVID-19, and that potential…
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How will the developer alter design and features due to pandemic lockdown?
As open houses and presentation centers reopen with COVID-19 safety measures, developers wonder how the pandemic lockdown might affect the features that homebuyers look for…