This December saw a total of 1,345 residential sales, a 3.2 percent increase from the 1,303 sales recorded in December 2022. Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for December 2023 is 16 percent....

The Governing Council of the Bank of Canada (BOC) raised its target for the overnight policy rate by 75 basis points (or 0.75%) today to 3.25% and signaled that the policy rate would rise further.While some Bay Street analysts believed this would be the l...

Despite the high rent costs for residents of Toronto and Vancouver, the ownership costs of real estate investors have only increased in recent years, causing them to still lose money. According to the owner of Butler Mortgage, Ron Butler, “it’s all...

Make your first home a reality! Strategies for Buying Your First Home Your first home purchase can be an unnerving path filled with uncertainty and doubt. Can I afford it? Am I paying too much? Will I be able to pay the mortgage? Property prices con...

As a real estate investor, the ultimate criterion for investing will be your possible returns. Many industry terms allude to methods for measuring returns, and you can find a wealth of information online. One term often used in real estate describes c...

Investing is becoming significantly popular, and you would certainly be missing out by not even considering the amount you could benefit from it, we would love for you to take notes of the following Strategies. We will be discussing strategies that...

Real estate investing and stocks are 2 major asset classes you’ll be looking at when reviewing your investment portfolio.  The oft-advised strategy is to diversify your investment in both real estate and stocks.  This advice stems from the f...

To say that Covid-19 has upset the apple cart is somewhat of an understatement. Covod-19 has had and is continuing to have, a profound effect on real estate market. And it will continue to do so for a few years to come. Even as the most severe soci...

If someone tells you that real estate investing is a quick and effortless way to make a lot of money, your best bet is to walk away and avoid further eye contact.  However, a savvy investor who is willing to perform their due diligence will be able to inv...

Living in Vancouver BC? Vancouver, Canada is often rated as one of the most livable cities on the planet. It isn’t really surprising. With its beautiful views, pleasant climate (one of the warmest in the country), and opportunities, it is absolutely a...