“Vancouver Island Real Estate Board reports a 23-per cent increase in home sales, which takes in all municipalities north of the Malahat. Notably, the greatest increase in sales happened in the Island’s more distant communities, […]
“The mortgage wars between big banks helped stoke British Columbia’s real estate markets to their busiest May since 2007, according to the B.C. Real Estate Association. The province’s 13 real estate boards recorded 8,729 sales […]
[youtube id=”EQecB0H8c_s” width=”600″ height=”350″] President of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board: Blair Herbert reports Real Estate Statistics for May 2014.
“The Ministry of Environment has loosened requirements for contamination testing on properties surrounding the main Terminal Avenue corridor that runs through the centre of Nanaimo. The Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association – the group that […]
“OTTAWA – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it will no longer offer mortgage insurance for homes that cost $1 million or more, starting July 31, even if the buyer has made a deposit of […]
“If you thought mortgage rates could not go any lower, you were wrong. Investors Group is rocking the mortgage world with what appears to be the deepest discount in Canadian history on a floating rate […]
“The number of home sales processed through the MLS® Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations rose 2.7 per cent from March to April 2014. This continues to build on gains recorded in each […]
“The average price of a Canadian home moved higher in April to $409,708, a 7.6 per cent increase in the past year. The figure continues to be skewed higher by hot markets in Toronto and Vancouver, […]
“A $100-million skyscraper hotel proposed for Nanaimo’s waterfront will bank on Asian tourists to help fill rooms, according to the consulting firm behind the project. Nanaimo’s Front Street is being pitched as the new home […]
“Putting your full faith in a mortgage pre-approval is like betting on a heavy favorite in a horse race. You’ll probably win but there’s room for major disappointment. Sure, pre-approvals have benefits. The best ones […]