Real Estate News

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)

Professionalism

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Why a REALTOR®’s obligations matter

Realtors are legally and ethically required to act in the best interests of their clients while maintaining high professional standards. (3 minute read)

Professionalism

Monday, October 7, 2024

Your real estate team is bigger than you think.

The goal of Greater Vancouver REALTORS® is to provide Realtors and Brokers with the tools, data, systems, and training to effectively serve buyers and sellers.

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 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.

Professionalism

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Introducing our new brand! REBGV to become Greater Vancouver REALTORS® on February 12

We're officially changing to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® starting on February 12! (2 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 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.

Working with a REALTOR®

Friday, April 28, 2023

What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?

When buying or selling a home, Realtors have to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS form is for. (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 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 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 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.

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