It was announced last month by the Provincial Government to end self regulation of the Real Estate Council of BC. The Government will appoint a new Superintendent of Real estate to take over all rule making and regulation duties.

One recommendation that may have a dramatic effect is suggesting all offers in a multiple offer situations be registered with the listing agents brokerage, where ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 5536 OAK STREET, Vancouver West, BC

Chic 2 bedrooms+2.5 baths townhouse in the Bennett by Listraor. Situated at the Back row & QUIET side of the development. Nice & bright CORNER Unit w/ natural light throughout. 3 levels are above grade with modern living. OPEN concept features engineered hardwood flooring, 9' ceiling, fireplace. Gourmet k ...

As a Canadian citizen we are only allowed to own 1 principal residence and receive the principal residence tax exemption (Capital Gains tax free) when selling. In this blog I’m going to give you an example of where I’m seeing wealthy oversees buyers purchasing multiple properties and designating them as principal residences in family members names to avoid the capital gains tax when they se ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 808 150 CORDOVA STREET, Vancouver East, BC

INGASTOWN, a 9-storey concrete building in gas town neighbourhood. This building featuring 61 residential homes. Designed by award winning Christopher Bozyk. Offering an abundance of amenities to natural waterfront parks, all within walking distance to Skytrain and Seabus stations. Luxurious integrated ap ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 6175 REKIS AVENUE, Richmond, BC

A comfortable one-level home in a quiet neighbourhood conveniently located near public transit and Blundell Centre. There is a park nearby. The home features an updated furnace, central air conditioner, and covered concrete patio off the family room which, itself, is located near the kitchen and dining area. Shaded ...

It's now been 6 weeks since the new foreign buyers tax was introduced and so far there has been very little impact to the market as far as prices go. Sales volume has dropped, however I wouldn’t read much right now into the 26% decline in sales when comparing Aug 2016 to Aug 2015 that was reported last week. August 2015 was a record breaking month and we had much more inventory to sell. We ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 12055 IMPERIAL DRIVE, Richmond, BC

Location doesn't get better than this! Well maintained 5 bdrm family home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable 'Westwater' subdivision. Home features huge kitchen with island, updated with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms have been beautifully updated in the last few y ...

I just sold this Condo at 326 8860 NO 1 ROAD, Richmond, BC Boyd Park.

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In the Vancouver condo market right now (Labour Day 2016) there are 3 buyers for every seller. Inventory (Units for sale) is at an all time historic low. Part of the problem is that developers are forced to build like it’s 1985 and not 2016. We continue to build mostly low to mid-rise condo buildings when we should be building much higher and increasing density. There are also massive areas ...