Real Estate News

Legislation & Regulations

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

New mortgage rules aim to increase protection and reduce financial crime

Learn more about recent changes to BC's mortgage rules. (1 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 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)

Legislation & Regulations

Thursday, November 16, 2023

How will the 2021 mortgage stress test rules impact Metro Vancouver real estate?

The new rules as of June 1, 2021 will dampen mortgage credit growth, but should have a modest effect on home sales and prices. ( 1 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)

Economics

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Lede: The Million Dollar Wall

The property ladder is broken. In the latest Lede, Andrew Lis gives his take, and how it can be fixed. (9:33 video, 10 minute read)

Economics

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Lede: What’s (not) happening with new listings in Metro Vancouver?

Listings are low so far this year, but why? REBGV's Director Economics and Data Analytics Andrew Lis has a theory. (6:38 video, 8 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 Ownership

Thursday, June 10, 2021

What’s a reverse mortgage?

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

Market Trends

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.

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