British Columbia real estate

Canada is home to numerous bustling cities, many of which have evolved to fit the lifestyles of its millennials. When you think of millennial hot spots, cities such as Vancouver or Toronto might spring to mind. … Read More

The Government of British Columbia is making some changes to the tax on foreign homebuyers in Metro Vancouver.

The Government of British Columbia plans to provide first-time homebuyers with an interest-free loan for their down payment on a home.

Quarter after quarter, Canada has seen home prices rise in many of its real estate markets, which raises questions about how homebuyers are adapting to this breakneck pace. Have they adjusted their searches to new home … Read More

A new tax on foreign buyers seems to be having a negative effect on Metro Vancouver’s housing market as sales plunged by 26% in August.

A big part of the reason people have such a hard time figuring out money is that things change. A lot. All the time. If life were predictable, money matters would be easy. If home prices … Read More

The Vancouver real estate market certainly comes with a high price tag these days, especially if you’re in the market for a house and you want the best mortgage rate. To help, we’ve done some work … Read More

In most Canadian provinces, the largest closing cost homebuyers will face is land transfer tax – this can be especially true in British Columbia, home to the most expensive market in the country, Vancouver. Land transfer tax (LTT) … Read More

Flickr: Roland Alder Buying your first home isn’t easy – especially in British Columbia, home to some of Canada’s most expensive real estate. In this series, we are looking at the average starting salaries of various … Read More

Flickr: Old Shoe Woman Buying your first home isn’t easy – especially in British Columbia, home to Canada’s most expensive housing market. In this series, we are going to look at the average starting salary of … Read More