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Can I cancel a listing contract, a buyer agency, or an exclusive?
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Can I cancel a listing contract, a buyer agency, or an exclusive?
Contracts can only be cancelled with the mutual consent of the parties involved. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Delta making it easier to build a secondary suite
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Delta making it easier to build a secondary suite
The new Home Suite Home program aims to encourage property owners to add a secondary suite to their home. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
The BC government plans to create up to 10 standardized home designs inspired by the Vancouver Special. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
Monday, September 25, 2023
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
The change aims to address the housing crisis and simplify zoning regulations. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
What well-designed density looks like: Southlands in Tsawwassen
Monday, June 19, 2023
What well-designed density looks like: Southlands in Tsawwassen
This area demonstrates a new model of well-designed density through innovative practices. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
Friday, June 9, 2023
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
The identified municipalities must address local barriers to construction and update zoning bylaws. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Disaster funding for flooding makes local communities safer
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Disaster funding for flooding makes local communities safer
Learn more about initiatives to mitigate flood damage and assess flood risks around Greater Vancouver. (3 minute read)
Home Buying
What is an Offer to Purchase?
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
What is an Offer to Purchase?
When you decide to buy a property, your Realtor will prepare what is known as an Offer to Purchase.
Urban Planning
Council passes Vancouver Plan
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Council passes Vancouver Plan
The plan promises new densification to accommodate 260,000 new residents and 210,000 new jobs. (1 minute read)
Urban Planning
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Broadway Plan approved: 30,000 new homes coming
The approved Broadway plan will include a significant number of new homes, increase tenant protection, new space for more jobs, and more. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Fee simple row houses offer gentle, more affordable density
There are many strata townhomes but very few fee-simple, individually owned row homes in Metro Vancouver. Why? And how can row homes help with affordability? (3 minute read)
Home Buying
Can you explain sellers’ and buyers’ contractual obligations?
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Can you explain sellers’ and buyers’ contractual obligations?
Buyers and sellers with signed contracts that are legally binding have many contractual obligations. Here are a few examples.
Market Trends
Regulators advise home buyers, sellers to understand potential risks of a busy market
Friday, April 16, 2021
Regulators advise home buyers, sellers to understand potential risks of a busy market
In an active market, seeking professional advice from a Realtor is more important than ever.
Market Trends
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
In a busy real estate market, homes are bought and sold at a faster pace than usual. This can create a sense of urgency that causes home prices to rise.