Fear of missing out on buying a home due to insufficient down payment growing
Posted on Jun 22, 2023
As home prices and interest rates continue to rise, whilst inventory remains extremely tight, Canada’s first-time buyers are feeling increasingly worried about missing out on their desired home because they don’t have enough of a down payment.
According to a recent survey released by Sagen™, conducted by Environics Research with a series of question...
According to a recent survey released by Sagen™, conducted by Environics Research with a series of question...
The Do's and Don'ts of staging your home for sale
Posted on Mar 22, 2023
When it comes to selling your home, making a positive first impression on a potential buyer is a crucial part of the process.
Many sellers opt to stage their home – either through professional services or their own efforts – to make their space look more appealing to buyers, both in-person and online. Staging is a popular real estate marketing strat...
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Posted on Mar 16, 2023
Climbing interest rates have given many Canadian homebuyers reason to pause their purchase plans over the last year. Nearly one quarter of Canadians (24%) were in the market for a new home this past year, and 63% of them say they postponed their plans due to rising rates, according to a recent Royal LePage survey, conducted by Maru/Blue.1 Now, with...
What you need to know about British Columbia's cooling-off period
Posted on Feb 06, 2023
The first resale policy of its kind in Canada, homes bought and sold in British Columbia will now be automatically enrolled in a mandatory multi-day rescission period, according to new legislation.
The Homebuyer Protection Period took effect in British Columbia on January 3rd, 2023. Also known as the Homebuyer Recission Period (HBRP) or cooling-off...
How to make your home pet-friendly
Posted on Feb 01, 2023
When renovating a home, the major concerns are often making the space more functional, stylish, and cozy. But when you have a pet, or are planning to get one, some of those design considerations may change to best suit your four-legged family member’s needs.
Here are a few tips to help make your home more pet-friendly:
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