Canada Post Fee Unfair to New-Home Buyers
Come January 1, 2013, new-home owners throughout B.C. and Canada will not only be ringing in the New Year, they will also bear the brunt of a one-time $200 per-address levy imposed by Canada Post. With...
View ArticleCooler Housing Market May Benefit Economy: CIBC
A cooler housing market in B.C. and Canada may not be all bad news. According to a recent CIBC World Markets report, the slowing down of Canadian home sales will “take a bite out of domestic economic...
View ArticleHow to Hire a Contractor
In 2011, about 1.7 million households in 10 major Canadian cities renovated their homes. The average cost of the renovations was $13,709 according to figures from Canada Mortgage and Housing...
View ArticleBe Prepared for Your Kitchen Reno
If you’re a home makeover TV show junkie (as many of us in B.C. are), you’ve probably cast a judgemental eye on your own kitchen. Does it look tired? Dated? Uninspired? Kitchens are often described as...
View ArticleHousing Markets Remain Cool
Along with cooler temperatures, the month of November also brought a cooler housing market to B.C.’s Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. In the Greater Vancouver area, November home sales were...
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Are You Asbestos Aware?
Most British Columbians are aware that asbestos is a dangerous material. Have you thought about asbestos lately? As a homeowner, are you aware if there is asbestos in your house and if so, if it is a...
View ArticleStarts Steady, Sales Slow
Home sales were down by nearly 25 per cent in November in B.C., reports the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA). The total dollar volume of residential sales in B.C. declined 24.6 per cent...
View ArticleHelping Hands
‘Tis the season to give in B.C. Although need knows no season, many British Columbians think about those in need – and how they can help – during the Christmas holidays. B.C.’s residential construction...
View ArticleStay Safe At Home
Safety might not be the first thing on British Columbians’ minds this holiday season, with Christmas in the air, so many places to go and so many people to see. But in order to enjoy the holidays, it...
View ArticleHome Sales Lower in Canada
November marked a slower month for home sales across the entire country. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reports national home sales activity edged down in November on a month-over-month...
View ArticleCome to Terms with Mortgage Options
If buying a new home is on your wish list this holiday season, you’re not alone. Although the number of home sold are less than last year, many British Columbians are taking advantage of the buyer’s...
View ArticleProtect Your Investmentment
When you buy a car in B.C., you automatically need to buy insurance in case of an accident, theft or for damage like a hit-and-run. When you buy a house, it’s just as important to get insurance to...
View ArticleLet There Be Light
Most B.C. homeowners will likely agree that the ultra-florescent, one-dimensional lighting found in such areas as public bathrooms – the kind that magnifies every flaw – can make even the most...
View ArticleGrant Threshold Raised
The Home Owner Grant threshold in B.C. has just been raised by the provincial government. The move means more than one million homeowners in British Columbia may be eligible to receive the entire grant...
View ArticleSize Matters
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know the more square feet your home has, the higher the energy bill will be. But many B.C. homeowners may not realize that windows, skylights and high ceilings can...
View ArticleGet It In Writing
Most British Columbians likely wouldn’t dream of skipping the paperwork when buying a car, hiring a lawyer or when purchasing any big-ticket item. Hiring a contractor for building a new home or for a...
View ArticleLuxury At Home
With British Columbia’s rising taxes, which include dining, transportation and property taxes, today’s homeowner is looking for comfort and entertainment – at home. What better place to look for...
View ArticleBetter 2013 Predicted for Housing Market
Home sales in British Columbia declined by nearly 12 per cent in 2012, reports the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA). A total of 67,637 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing...
View ArticleHardwood is Good
Hardwood flooring has taken the condo and home building industry by storm, and become the norm in new homes of all sizes throughout British Columbia. Style and Function Along with being durable and...
View ArticleKeep Heat In, Cold Out
When a cold draft creeps through the home, the initial reaction is usually to crank up the heat or throw on an extra sweater. But many B.C. homeowners may not realize the cold air seeping in is a...
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