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Vancouver real estate, on the record.
Straight answers on Vancouver and Burnaby real estate: what is actually selling, what it costs, and what to check before you buy or list. By Kyle Mark *PREC.
February 11, 2025 · 3 min
Vancouver Housing Market & Economic Trends – February 2025
Is Vancouver entering a buyer's market? February 2025's inventory, price and construction trends, plus what rate cuts could mean for buyers and sellers.
January 28, 2025 · 3 min
B.C. Construction Trends & Market Insights: What to Watch in January 2025
Why B.C. building permits and housing starts fell heading into 2025, why rental completions surged, and what it means for buyers, sellers and investors.
January 23, 2025 · 3 min
Vancouver Real Estate Update: Sales Surge & Key Market Insights for 2025
What Vancouver's sales surge and tighter inventory meant heading into 2025, why B.C. building permits fell, and what it means for buyers and sellers.
January 14, 2025 · 3 min
Canadian Consumer Confidence & Housing Market Insights – January 2025
Why Canadian consumer confidence fell in January 2025, what it's doing to mortgage debt and rates, and what it means for buyers, sellers and investors.
January 7, 2025 · 3 min
2025 Vancouver Real Estate Forecast: How to Prepare for Market Shifts and Falling Rates
Vancouver's 2025 real estate forecast as of January: falling rates, tighter inventory, the $1.5M insured mortgage limit and how to get ahead of it.
September 13, 2024 · 3 min
Vancouver Townhouse Buying: 8 Mistakes to Avoid
The 8 costly townhouse buying mistakes in Vancouver, from mortgage rules and parking to strata bylaws, floor plans, resale value and why to consider a duplex.
September 11, 2024 · 4 min
7 Condo Buying Mistakes to Avoid in Vancouver
The 7 condo buying mistakes that cost Vancouver buyers most: low strata fees, build quality, depreciation reports, amenities, floor plans and pre-sales.
September 3, 2024 · 4 min
Vancouver Real Estate Update, September 2024: Where Housing Supply Stood
Was Vancouver's housing supply on life support in September 2024? What falling mortgage rates and slowing construction meant for buyers and sellers.
August 28, 2024 · 4 min
Vancouver Housing Market Update: August 2024 - Navigating New Trends Amid Economic Shifts
Why falling rates hadn't brought Vancouver buyers back by August 2024, and what housing starts, mortgage lending and insolvencies said about what's next.
August 10, 2024 · 4 min
Vancouver Housing Market Update: August 2024
What two Bank of Canada rate cuts meant for Vancouver's detached market in August 2024: rising inventory, hesitant buyers and where the leverage sat.
August 5, 2024 · 3 min
6 New BC Rental Rules for Landlords and Renters
The six new BC rental rules explained: longer notice, no rent hikes for added kids, online eviction notices and more, and why each one matters.
July 31, 2024 · 4 min
Bank of Canada Cuts Rates: What This Means for Vancouver Real Estate
What the Bank of Canada's July 2024 rate cut meant for Vancouver real estate: monthly savings, the inflation picture and advice for buyers and sellers.
June 26, 2024 · 3 min
The Shift in Vancouver Real Estate, June 2024
Why inventory surged in Vancouver real estate in June 2024, what the board's May statistics showed, and what it meant for buyers and sellers.
June 18, 2024 · 3 min
Deducting Real Estate Commissions in Canada
Are real estate commissions deductible when you sell a revenue property in Canada? Yes. How CRA treats them, plus capital gains and timing basics.
June 13, 2024 · 4 min
What the Bank of Canada Rate Cut Means for Homeowners
What the Bank of Canada's June 2024 rate cut meant for Canadian homeowners: monthly savings on variable mortgages, and advice for buyers and sellers.
June 6, 2024 · 3 min
Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut and Its Impact on Homebuyers
What the Bank of Canada's June 2024 rate cut meant for homebuyers: prime rates, variable mortgage payments, and how past rate-cut cycles played out.
June 4, 2024 · 3 min
Flood-Proofing Your Sale: Mitigating Flood Risks for Vancouver Home Sellers
How to reduce flood risk before selling a Vancouver home: grading, drainage, waterproofing and sump pumps, plus how to show buyers the work.
May 31, 2024 · 3 min
Beat the Heat: Cooling Strategies for Vancouver Home Sellers in Urban Areas
Cooling strategies for selling a Vancouver home in summer: cross ventilation, shade, air conditioning and how to show buyers it all works.
May 28, 2024 · 3 min
Preserving History, Maximizing Value: Selling Heritage Homes in Vancouver
How to sell a heritage home in Vancouver: protect the character, update the systems, know the city bylaws and market the home's history.
May 24, 2024 · 3 min
Transit-Friendly Living: Why Proximity to Public Transit Matters for Vancouver Sellers
Why living near SkyTrain and major bus routes matters to Vancouver sellers, and how to market a transit-friendly home so buyers notice.
May 21, 2024 · 3 min
Green Living: Leveraging Vancouver's Eco-Friendly Initiatives to Boost Home Sales
Which green upgrades help sell a Vancouver home, from energy efficiency to water savings and certifications, and how to market them to buyers.
May 17, 2024 · 3 min
Selling Your Vancouver Home? How Seismic Risks Impact Property Values
How earthquake risk affects a Vancouver home's value and sale, plus the seismic upgrades, records and listing details that reassure buyers.
May 14, 2024 · 4 min
Navigating Vancouver's Rainy Season: Tips and Tricks for Selling Your Home
How to sell a Vancouver home in the rainy season: get it weather-ready, stage it warm, shoot photos on a clear day and stay flexible with showings.
May 10, 2024 · 3 min
Greater Vancouver Housing Market, May 2024: Winners and Losers
A look back at Greater Vancouver's spring 2024 housing market: surging listings, softer sales, which segments held up, and what it meant for buyers.