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2025 Starts Strong: BC’s Residential Sales Climb 6.4%
In Early-Q1 2025, British Columbia saw a 6.4% yearly increase in residential unit sales. The average residential price in BC decreased by 1.0% to $949,560 in Early-Q1 2025.
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Happy Nowruz
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world. Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life. Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more. Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and…
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How to Use BC’s Land Owner Transparency Registry
British Columbia's real estate market has a hidden history of financial crime, prompting urgent transparency reforms. Want to uncover hidden property ownership? The registry helps identify real owners behind corporations and numbered companies.
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B.C. “Well-Positioned” Despite Tariff Uncertainty
B.C.’s economy is well-positioned to handle potential U.S. tariffs, thanks to its diverse industries and investment opportunities.Private-sector forecasters expect steady economic growth, with real GDP projected to grow by 1.9% in 2025.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Sales Recovery In Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Stalls
Home sales in Greater Vancouver saw an 11.7% year-over-year decrease in February, totaling 1,827 sales, which is also 28.9% below the 10-year average. New listings increased by 10.9% to 5,057, raising active listings to 12,744, a 32.3% rise from the previous year. The composite benchmark price is $1,169,100, reflecting slight decreases across various residential types.…
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New Policies Boost Housing Development in BC
BC plans to accelerate housing construction by removing financial barriers and expediting building permit approvals.New policies support small-scale multi-unit housing to increase density and address affordability challenges.
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New BC Tax Targets Short-Term Property Sales
New BC tax imposes up to 20% on home sales within 730 days, reshaping real estate investments. This legislation aims to slow quick resales to support housing affordability.
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New Year, Better Mortgage Rates: Tips to Get You There
Pay balances three days pre-statement to lower utilization ratios, significantly boosting your credit score quickly.Accept credit limit increases to reduce utilization, improve credit health, and strengthen your profile responsibly.
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…