Real Estate News

Home Ownership

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Radon gas is a silent threat you might not know about

Find out why radon gas can be dangerous to your health, and what you can do about it. (2 minute read)

Advocacy

Thursday, June 12, 2025

GVR supports short-term rental reform recommendations

These include exemptions to support regional economies, healthcare needs, and the film industry. (2 monute read)

Home Buying

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

7 green ideas to consider when buying a home

When looking for an eco-friendly home, here are some things to look for or put in place yourself. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Friday, January 10, 2025

Property assessments see minimal increases for 2025

There are no surprises this year as assessment changes remained small in Greater Vancouver. (5 minute read)

Home Buying

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Home buyers: 5 tips to prepare for a busy market

Before you begin home hunting, get prepared using these five simple steps to mitigate your risk so there are no unwanted surprises. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Thursday, April 25, 2024

20 grants and rebates for homebuyers and owners

Save money using these grants and rebates. (6 minute read)

Home Buying

Monday, April 8, 2024

Finding the right strata property for you

If you plan to buy a strata property, check out the strata council minutes, contingency fund, and more.

Home Ownership

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Prepare your home for sale

Are you thinking of selling your home? Before your REALTOR® begins showing your home, you will want to make sure it’s in tip-top condition.

Home Ownership

Thursday, January 18, 2024

New regulations for stratas help get more electric vehicles on the road

These regulations outline a process for strata property residents to request to install an EV charging station. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Seniors aging in place, longer

How will the increasing number of senior households affect the real estate market? (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

4 things to know about heat pumps

Learn how heat pumps are an energy-efficient way of transferring heat in and out of a home. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

Thursday, November 23, 2023

How rising mortgage rates affect insured mortgages

Since June 22, 2022 chartered banks have repeatedly raised their posted mortgage rates in response to higher bond yields. (1 minute read)

Home Buying

Monday, November 20, 2023

CMHC tightens lending standards, making homes less affordable

Since July 1, 2020, it has become increasingly more difficult for first-time home buyers to buy a home. (2 minute read)

Home Buying

Monday, November 20, 2023

A closer look at bank rates

Home buyers with less than a 20 per cent down payment applying for a high-ratio mortgage with a regulated financial institution are typically offered a contract mortgage interest rate.

Home Buying

Friday, November 17, 2023

How mortgage stress test changes affects home buyers

Check how the stress test may affect you, with examples of buying an apartment, an attached home, and a detached home. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Private insurers offer options

Private insurers have not been required to follow CMHC's lead and tighten lending standards. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Financing your home

When you're looking to buy a home, it's important to understand the steps for getting a mortgage. (3 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, August 28, 2023

Taking care of your yard during a heat wave and drought

Here's how to make your lawn and garden look good when the weather isn't. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Asbestos remediation – new certification required for contractors

Home owners looking to renovate older homes will need to ensure their contractors are certified. (2 minute read)

Home Buying

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Lower Mainland REALTORS® to enhance transparency for buyers involved in a multiple offer situation

Home buyers in a multiple offer situation will soon receive additional information about other competing offers.

Home Ownership

Monday, May 8, 2023

6 bathroom renovation mistakes to avoid

Avoid costly mistakes for a worry-free bathroom reno. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Get your outdoor living room ready for spring and summer fun

Tips to make your outdoor space a naturally inviting part of your home. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Friday, April 14, 2023

Heating your home with oil? Get up to $10K for a new heat pump

The federal government is offering up to $10K for low- and median-income homeowners to install an energy-efficient heat pump. (1 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, April 3, 2023

Know the rules when insuring secondary suites

Having insurance coverage is vital. There’s a misconception among home owners that their existing policy will cover a suite. It doesn’t.

Home Ownership

Friday, March 31, 2023

Canada amends foreign buyer ban regulations

The federal government amended its foreign buyer ban regulations, allowing more flexibility. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

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.

Home Buying

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Use Realtylink.org to help find your next home

Search listings from the MLS® systems operated by the Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, BC Northern, and Vancouver Island real estate boards.

Home Ownership

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

How to prepare your lawn for winter

Follow these tips for a healthy lawn next summer! (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Friday, September 9, 2022

Here are 9 ways to get ready for fall

Sure signs that fall is coming are shorter days and the start of school. Fall also means it’s time to begin preparing our homes for oncoming cooler weather.

Home Ownership

Monday, August 22, 2022

Home renos: plan for success

Your home reno can be less stressful if you plan wisely. Find out how! (3 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, August 8, 2022

Preparing for a flood

Many residents and businesses in the Lower Mainland are located in a floodplain - close to or beside local rivers, creeks, or coastlines.

Home Ownership

Friday, July 8, 2022

Home security – 11 tips to protect your belongings

It’s summertime and the living is easy, especially for potential thieves.

Home Ownership

Monday, June 20, 2022

It’s easy being green: here are 6 lawn alternatives

Lawn alternatives that help bees, save water, eliminate chaffer beetles, and more!

Home Buying

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Questions for a mortgage broker: Interest rates, stress test, mortgage options

Check out what local mortgage broker Angela Calla said about what’s happening in the mortgage market today. (3 minute read)

Home Buying

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Here are 7 strata terms you should know

If you’re looking to own a strata home, make sure you’re familiar with related terminology. Here’s a guide to some of those terms.

Home Buying

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

What are the buying costs of a home?

If you’ve decided to buy a home, it’s important you understand all the costs involved in addition to the price you're paying for the property.

Home Buying

Monday, March 21, 2022

What are the tax implications of buying a vacation home?

Before buying a vacation property, be aware of tax implications and other vital considerations. (4 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, February 28, 2022

3 easy ways to help keep your home green clean

Keeping a green-clean home is not only better for the environment, it can be better for your health and your wallet. (2 minute read)

Home Ownership

Monday, February 28, 2022

Get your home ready for spring using these simple steps

Spring is a time of renewal for both you and your home. As you emerge from your winter cocoon, you’ll want to start the spring repairs and updates your home requires.

Home Buying

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed

To increase your chances of qualifying as a self-employed borrower, you’ll need to be familiar with what lenders require and what questions they’ll ask.

Home Ownership

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

7 ways to get the most out of small living spaces

Small living spaces are a reality for more and more homeowners. But small spaces don’t have to mean small dreams.

Home Buying

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.

Home Ownership

Thursday, June 10, 2021

What’s a reverse mortgage?

How can older home owners cover their expenses without selling their home?

Home Ownership

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Resolving strata disputes

Strata corporations, strata owners, residents and strata council members can access online services through the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal to resolve solve disputes.

Home Ownership

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Stratas: Maintenance fees and special levies

What are maintenance fees and special levies for stratas and how are they determined?

Home Ownership

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

What's a non-conforming strata? What you need to know to avoid headaches

If you’ve heard the term “non-conforming strata” before, there’s something you should know: There’s no such thing. Find out why.

Home Ownership

Monday, February 22, 2021

Eight ways you can prepare for a disaster

Natural disasters can strike at any time. Earthquakes, floods, and fires can spring up quickly and endanger homes and businesses. What can you do to prepare?

Home Ownership

Friday, February 12, 2021

Aging in place: Top tips on how you can adapt your home

Whether you’re looking for your ‘forever’ home or already live there, adjusting its design will help make your life easier and safer.

Home Ownership

Friday, August 14, 2020

Home suite home: Making a basement suite feel like home

Making the most of a limited space is a constant challenge for home owners with basement suites.

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