By Bob de Wit Buying a home is one of the most significant investments people will make in their lives. That is why home warranty insurance is an integral part of buying a home, whether it is brand new, a resale home that still has home warranty coverage, or part of a strata plan. Home warranty insurance gives you financial...[ read more ]
By Susan Boyce Last year was busy for developers and marketers throughout Metro Vancouver, and a lot is in store for 2018. Sales continue to be robust, and many projects are launching with priority registration lists that far outpace the number of units available. Faced with increasingly sophisticated and knowledgeable homebuyers, the industry is responding with a more diverse range...[ read more ]
By Joannah Connolly In an August that turned out to be much busier for Greater Vancouver homes sales than anyone had anticipated, transactions in Vancouver proper during the last full week of the month remained robust, despite back-to-school distractions. There were slightly fewer detached home sales within the city limits during Aug. 21-27 (registered as of Sept. 7) compared with...[ read more ]
By Cameron McNeill WITH RUMORS OF THE REAL ESTATE market taking a down turn recently, let’s take a look at what has happened so far in Greater Vancouver as we reach the yearly half way mark. Although many predicted the market would soften in 2016 that has not been the case. Since the start of 2016, sales activity and prices...[ read more ]
By Josh Sherman The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recently jointly released their Emerging Trends in Real Estate report. The annual report identifies what investors should look out for in the Canadian and American real estate markets over the following year, drawing on a vast number of sources. ULI, a nonprofit and research organization, and PwC, the global...[ read more ]
By Tony Gioventu If you haven't lived in a strata unit before, take the time to do your research before making your purchase, advises condo expert Tony Gioventu. How can you tell if the condo you are looking at is a good buy? This is one of the most common questions the Condominium Home Owners Association receives. Buying a condo, whether...[ read more ]
By Josh Sherman As the third quarter marches on, BuzzBuzzHome News spoke with economists from some of Canada’s biggest banks about what to watch for in the nation’s housing market over the next several months leading up to 2016. Here’s what they said. Stock market volatility Weaker stock exchanges in general could slow the Canadian housing market, says Randall Bartlett,...[ read more ]
We are thrilled to announce that Artemisia, our 21-home boutique residence in downtown Vancouver, is now sold out! The development of Artemisia has set a new benchmark for luxury urban homes in downtown Vancouver. As one of a few distinctive residential buildings to contrast Vancouver's glass skyline, Artemisia has exceeded the expectations of many with its impeccable design. The building...[ read more ]
By Andrew La Fleur Investing in a pre-construction condo is not without risk. You are effectively buying a contract with the hope that one day this contract will become a piece of real estate that is worth more than the price you paid for it. A lot can happen in three to five years while your condo is being built....[ read more ]
By Kris Grasty WOW! The big banks have lowered their rates! Two major lenders announced last week that they have lowered their posted rates. While this is great news for shoppers out there and advertised just in time for the Spring Rush, the reality is that bank rates have finally come to a level that has been accessible by Mortgage...[ read more ]
