Professionalism
Thursday, February 8, 2024
We're officially changing to Greater Vancouver REALTORS® starting on February 12! (2 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Conditions in January began shifting back in favour of sellers as the pace of newly listed properties didn't keep up with home sales. (2:33 minute video)
Taxes
Friday, January 26, 2024
Detailed information about BC's SVT and property exemptions. (4 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Our latest commercial forecast shows an optimistic look at 2024. (2 minute read)
Home Ownership
Thursday, January 18, 2024
These regulations outline a process for strata property residents to request to install an EV charging station. (2 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Our latest forecast looks at last year to help to predict what the housing market will look like in the first half of 2024. (2 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Housing market ends 2023 with a balanced market, but totals mask surprising resilience despite highest borrowing costs in over a decade. (2:27 minute video)
Home Ownership
Friday, January 5, 2024
Assessments remained in a narrow range compared to last year in Greater Vancouver. (5 minute read)
Home Ownership
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
How will the increasing number of senior households affect the real estate market? (2 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Monday, December 11, 2023
A steady increase in housing inventory offers home buyers among the largest selection to choose from since 2021. (2:19 minute video)
Home Ownership
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Learn how heat pumps are an energy-efficient way of transferring heat in and out of a home. (3 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Increase in newly listed properties providing more choice to home buyers, but sales remain below long-term averages.
Home Ownership
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
When you're looking to buy a home, it's important to understand the steps for getting a mortgage. (3 minute read)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, October 26, 2023
How do we actually know what property values are doing at any given point in time? (5 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Due to an increase in the number of homes listed and higher mortgage rates, prices gains have slowed.
Economics Microsite
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
REBGV Director, economics and data analytics presented his updated market outlook to REALTORS® at an online event in September. (1:23:52 video)
Economics Microsite
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Our forecast checks market trends and economic factors to predict what the housing market will look like in the rest of 2023. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Read about the conditions required for paying capital gains, and what you need to do even if you don't have to pay. (2 minute read)
Market Insights Video
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Higher borrowing costs begin to affect the housing market, with price gains cooling and sales slowing along the typical seasonal pattern. (2:25 minute video)
Taxes
Friday, September 1, 2023
Property taxes in BC are due the first business day after July 1. If you buy a home at another time, you may have to pay a share of the year to avoid a penalty.
Home Ownership
Monday, August 28, 2023
Here's how to make your lawn and garden look good when the weather isn't. (2 minute read)