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New Listing: 20828 LANDSTROM ROAD
Beautiful riverfront property on the Fraser River. Take advantage of this brand new 3 bed 2 bath home with a huge workshop/ unfinished basement allowing so many things to be possible! This beautiful home has a great open layout, stainless appliances, very nice finishes and is situated on .67 of a waterfront acre. Bring the…
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Abbotsford Market Update
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Bc’s Housing Affordability: Analyzing Government Fees
Housing affordability crisis in BC sparks discussion on government fees. Community amenity contributions (CACs) and development cost charges (DCCs) add to construction costs.
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Happy Labour Day
Happy Labour Day! Labour Day is a chance to honor and appreciate the hard work and contributions of workers in various industries. It's a chance to look back at workers' rights achievements and labor rights progress over time. Sending warm wishes on Labour Day to honor the dedication and contributions of workers everywhere. May your…
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BCREA: BC Housing Market Resilient Despite High Rates
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) recently released its 2023 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update, forecasting Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales to decline 2.8% to 78,640 units this year. Prices have been resilient, with average prices in BC varying widely throughout the year and reaching just over $1 million in May. For 2024,…
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Economists Expect Canadian Home Prices To Continue Moderating, But Affordability Won’t Improve
Following a period of frenzied activity in the spring, back-to-back interest rate hikes have caused a decline in Canada's housing market. Home sales dropped 0.7% in July, and although the MLS Home Price Index (HPI) rose 1.1%, economists predict that prices will continue to moderate in the coming months. High interest rates have also made…
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B.C. housing activity dampens following spring and summer rush
Claire Wilson / Business in Vancouver – Aug 10, 2023 / 11:16 am | Story: 441043 Home sales are up roughly 26 per cent when compared to July 2022, according to the British Columbia Real Estate Association An earlier flurry of activity in B.C.’s housing market is cooling off following two Bank of Canada rate…
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Addressing Housing Affordability in BC
International migration fuels population growth in BC, outpacing housing supply. ~180K people has moved to BC in 2022, while only ~40K new housing units were completed.
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New Listing: 1704 11295 PAZARENA PLACE
Welcome to Provenance, located minutes from schools, downtown Maple Ridge, shopping, and easy freeway access. Take advantage of this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom smart townhome that is steps away from a 1-acre park and the Provenance Club, a 7,000 sqft residents-only clubhouse with resort-style amenities and an outdoor pool and hot tub. This home has…
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Boosting Homeownership: Canada’s New Opportunity
Canadians face increasing challenges in buying homes, but a new solution is available. The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) helps first-time buyers purchase their homes. To qualify, individuals must be 18+ with no recent homeownership and contribute up to $8K/year, $40K lifetime.