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Interior Improvements: What Buyers Really Want?
Enhancing interior features makes your home more appealing and increases buyer interest. Kitchen upgrades, including energy-efficient appliances and extra storage, significantly boost resale value.
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Canada’s Housing Market Shows Early Spring Activity
New property listings in Canada ↑ 11% MoM in January, the highest increase in two years. Despite increased listings, home sales ↓ 3.3% in January, indicating weaker demand.
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Bc’s Strong Housing Market by 2026 Despite Tariffs
Home sales expected to rise by 13.2% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026 due to mortgage changes. Average home prices to rise by 2.4% in 2025, and 2.9% in 2026 annually.
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District of Lantzville moves forward with 3% property tax increase
Lantzville council has decided to implement a three-per cent property tax increase after two years of no increases. This decision follows public feedback from an online survey, where 44% of respondents favored a three-per cent hike. The increase will generate approximately $93,000 for future infrastructure. Alongside this, water user rates will also rise by three…
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‘Substantial’ decline in Chilliwack-area home sales linked to tariff concerns
Home sales in Chilliwack and surrounding areas dropped by 13.8% in February, with 187 units sold, significantly below both the five-year and ten-year averages. The decline is attributed to ongoing economic uncertainty related to tariffs. The benchmark price for single-family homes rose slightly to $909,100, while the overall MLS® HPI composite benchmark price was $743,700.…
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BC’s Seismic, Zero-Carbon Rules Reshape Construction!
As of March 10, 2025, all new building permit applications must comply with the updated BC Building Code. The new rules include stricter seismic design requirements to better protect buildings from earthquakes.
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Essential Tenant Check Tips Every Landlord Needs
Find reliable tenants with a comprehensive background check—critical for protecting your investment. thorough tenant background check includes credit history, criminal records, employment verification, and rental history.
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Happy April Fool’s Day
Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed. It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market! Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!
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Tariff uncertainty, recession risk weigh on homebuyer confidence
In February, the Lower Mainland housing market faced challenges with a 17.3% drop in sales compared to the previous year, totaling 2,684 units. Inventory levels rose significantly, up 38% year-over-year, as more sellers entered the market amid economic uncertainty. The market is shifting towards a buyers’ market, with a sales-to-active listings ratio of 14%. Employment…
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BC Forecast: What to Expect Next?
Home prices are rising as lower mortgage rates drive more sales, especially in Vancouver and Victoria. Rental vacancy rates are increasing with new units entering the market, though rents remain high.