DON'T EXPECT VANCOUVER HOME PRICES TO DROP IN 2018 - CIBC REPORT
Posted on Nov 14, 2017
A new report put out by CIBC World Markets anticipates home prices will rise in 2018 after a short period of adjustment despite recent regulatory changes the federal government took to cool the real estate market.
The report attributes the continued pressure on pricing to a continued lack of home inventory in urban centres like Metro Vancouver, unde...
CITY OF VANCOUVER WARNS FALSE DECLARATIONS ON HOME TAX WILL FACE SEVERE FINE
Posted on Nov 08, 2017
The city of Vancouver put out a warning yesterday urging residents to make sure they complete a declaration on any home that's unoccupied for less than 6 months a year or face severe fines.
Declaration forms had been provided by mail as the city takes action due to an extreme rental shortage. Rental prices have shot through the roof with the average...
Are you protected? Water deductible for strata's can be VERY expensive
Posted on Nov 03, 2017
The majority of strata Annual General Meetings are coming up over the next few months presenting an ideal opportunity for strata lot owners to verify that their home owner insurance policy water deductible coverage matches that of the strata corporation's master building policy and if not advise their insurance broker immediately.
The BC Strata Pro...