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Happy Holidays
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them, and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.Popular modern customs include gift-giving and the display of various holiday decorations.Here's wishing…
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رہائشی فراہمی میں اضافہ، کرایہ داروں کے لیے خوشخبری
برٹش کولمبیا میں، 2024 کے آخر سے 2025 کے آخر تک سات میں سے پانچ سی ایم ایز میں ایک بیڈروم کے کرایے میں معمولی اضافہ ہوا، جبکہ Vancouver اور Abbotsford-Mission میں ہلکی کمی دیکھی گئی۔ کرایے Chilliwack میں $1,470 سے لے کر Vancouver میں $2,390 تک رہے۔ دو بیڈروم کے کرایے کینیڈا کے 40…
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Fraser Valley: 47% More Inventory, Still No Rush
Sales ↓ 16% MoM, ↓ 17% YoY to 943 units New listings ↓ 26% MoM, inventory 47% > 10-yr avg. Benchmark prices: detached $1.41M, townhomes $779K, condos $497K; all ↓ MoM and YoY Affordability, economic pressures, and tighter mortgage conditions limit buyer activity Market remains in buyer's territory. Sales-to-active listings ratio at 10% in November.
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Could the Cowichan ruling affect B.C. property assessments?
A B.C. Supreme Court ruling granting Cowichan Tribes “senior” title over some Richmond private property may impact future property assessments, though its effect on 2026 assessments is uncertain due to timing. Experts debate its broader applicability, with some seeing it as case-specific and others warning it challenges foundational property rights. Appeals depend on market evidence…
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November Real Estate Market Offers Unique Buyer Opportunities
The Interior real estate market slowed significantly in November, with sales down over 5% from last year. New listings dropped 6.6%, but active listings rose slightly, especially in the North Okanagan. Benchmark prices mostly fell from October but were higher than last November in many areas. Sales declined in the Okanagan and Kamloops but rose…
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Will BC Buyers Hold Power in 2026?
BC markets will likely experience further softening into early 2026. Expanding listings will continue strengthening buyer leverage across BC. BC buyers are expected to delay purchases awaiting lower prices. Recovery momentum will remain fragile provincewide. Improved economic growth may lift BC markets later in 2026.
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How I Predicted the Last Market Shift Before Everyone Else
Rising mortgage rates hinted at declining housing demand before widespread market awareness. Inventory increases and longer listing times revealed growing buyer hesitation early. Local economic indicators like job growth, inflation, and GDP hinted at market instability. Comparative-market analysis revealed overvalued properties before corrections occurred.
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کینیڈا کی ہاؤسنگ مارکیٹ کی پیش گوئی 2025 اور 2026 کے لیے
کینیڈا کی ہاؤسنگ مارکیٹ میں 2025 میں معمولی کمی متوقع ہے، جہاں فروخت میں -1.1% اور قیمتوں میں -1.4% کمی آئے گی، خاص طور پر British Columbia اور Ontario میں سست روی کے باعث۔ تاہم Quebec، Saskatchewan اور Manitoba میں ترقی کی پیش گوئی کی گئی ہے۔ 2026 میں مارکیٹ میں مضبوط بحالی متوقع ہے،…
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Late-Fall Rental Steals: Vancouver Areas Under $2K
Slide 1 Metro Vancouver rents dropped slightly this November, but still top Canada’s price charts. Slide 2 One-bedroom unfurnished units now average $2,164, down $59 MoM. Slide 3 Abbotsford leads cheapest rents at $1,528, beating Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood at $1,617. Slide 4 Other budget-friendly Surrey areas: Guildford $1,670, South Surrey $1,732, Fleetwood $1,750, City Centre…
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Fraser Valley Market Remains Steady Amid Seasonal Adjustments
Fraser Valley home sales dropped 16% from October and 17% year-over-year in November, with 943 MLS® sales amid high inventory of 9,201 active listings. New listings fell 26% month-over-month. Prices declined slightly: single-family homes averaged $1,405,500, townhomes $778,700, and condos $496,500. The market remains buyer-favorable, with longer selling times and tighter mortgage conditions affecting activity.…