Home sales in Greater Vancouver fell 11.7% year-over-year in February, reversing months of recovery.
New listings increased by 10.9% year-over-year, bringing total active listings to 12,744, a 32.3% rise.
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Vancouver Real Estate Sales Hit a Stale Point in Mid-Q1
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5 Easy Steps for Getting Your First Mortgage
Get Prepared
– Check credit score (680+)
– Ensure stable income (3+ months)
– Save for down payment (5-20%)
Assess Debt
– Calculate GDS (max 39%) and TDS (max 44%)
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BC Budget 2025 waits to meet the moment
BC Budget 2025 reflects a cautious approach amid economic uncertainty, lacking a clear strategy to address US tariffs. While it includes a $4 billion contingency fund, it fails to inspire confidence or present innovative solutions. The budget maintains funding for essential services but does not address pressing issues like K-12 education, food security, and the aging population. Promises of support for affected sectors are made, yet the overall tone is one of waiting and uncertainty, leaving British Columbians without a clear path forward.
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5 Essential Home Insurance Tips for First-Time Homeowners
Assess your property’s value and risks to determine your unique home insurance coverage needs.
Researching a reliable insurance broker ensures the best advice, value, and appropriate coverage for your needs. -
Happy Nowruz
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world.
Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life.
Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more.
Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and visiting loved ones to exchange gifts and good wishes.
The wind whispers of a safer and happier year ahead. Happy Nowruz! -
British Columbia’s Mortgage Services Act: What’s Changing?
The Mortgage Services Act (MSA) will fully replace the Mortgage Brokers Act (MBA) in 2025.
In 2025, the BCFSA will regulate mortgage services, introducing new licensing and compliance standards. -
Single & Secure: Financial Planning Tips
Sharing expenses with friends or family, like splitting groceries or carpooling, helps reduce costs.
Establishing an emergency fund ensures financial security; aim to save 3-6 months of expenses. -
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish.
13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day.
Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.