Over the last few months, the novel Coronavirus has complicated an already complex Vancouver real estate market. Restrictions on open houses are new territory for realtors, home buyers, and sellers. However, while the latest Metro Vancouver housing market report shows monthly sales down 54.4% compared to this time last year, the market appears to b...
According to the latest update from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), Metro Vancouver’s home prices have continued to hold steady through May, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. After a shaky start to spring, it looks like the local housing market has adjusted to changes necessitated by the social distancing requirements tha...
According to the latest update from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), Metro Vancouver’s home prices have continued to hold steady through May, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. After a shaky start to spring, it looks like the local housing market has adjusted to changes necessitated by the social distancing requirements tha...
Less than an hour from Vancouver and only 40 minutes from Whistler, Squamish is a year-round local favourite and prime tourist destination for outdoor activities. It’s known as the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada,” and with good reason. From skiing to snowshoeing, hiking, kitesurfing, rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, cycling...
In a matter of weeks, the effects of COVID-19 have dramatically shifted our lifestyles, relationships, and the global economy. Unfortunately, the real estate market—which made up 17.4% of B.C.’s GDP in 2018—has not proven immune to the impact. Despite the public health crisis, though, Vancouver still reigns as Canada’s most expensive city. In our l...
More of us are working from home than ever, and there are plenty of upsides to that—a better work-life balance, a substantially shorter commute, and increased flexibility in our schedules.
Benefits aside, though, working from home has its challenges. It can be difficult to get and stay motivated without regular supervision and less face-to-face int...