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Housing supply and demand reach closer alignment in January PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 04 February 2010

Diverse selection and favourable interest rates continue to drive demand in the Greater Vancouver housing market.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,923 in January 2010, an increase of 152.4 per cent compared to January 2009 when 762 sales were recorded and a 23.5 per cent decline compared to the 2,515 sales recorded in December 2009. Read more...

 
What is a home sale worth to the economy? PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Each time a home changes hands in British Columbia, the transaction generates significant spin-offs, creates jobs and wealth and helps keep our communities growing. Read more...

 
Federal budget good news for homebuyers and homeowners PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 28 January 2009

Yesterday’s federal budget offered a number of initiatives to benefit homebuyers and homeowners in our communities.

“The housing measures tabled in yesterday’s budget will go a long way to addressing local economic uncertainties, consumer confidence and the quality of life in our neighbourhoods,” said REBGV president Dave Watt. “Home sales are so important to our economy. Each time a home changes hands, the transaction generates significant spin-offs and jobs because homebuyers also purchase furniture, appliances, carpeting, and numerous other goods and services related to their homes.” Read more...

 
New property assessment rules: what’s changed? PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 16 January 2009

Earlier In January, BC Assessment (BCA) sent property assessment notices to property owners.

This annual process is often a confusing one for many commercial and residential property owners. Typically, there is a difference between the property value assessment on the assessment notice and the current market value as determined by a REALTOR®. Read more...

 


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