If you live in BC and own your own home, there’s a good chance you’re able to apply for the BC Home Owner Grant which is designed to reduce the amount of property tax you pay on your prima...
BC is set to become the first province in Canada to ban the practice of dual agency in all but a very specific set of circumstances. As of June 15, 2018, a single Realtor will no longer be able to represent both the buyer AND the seller during a single real estate transaction.
I believe the elimination of dual agency is overdue. When I’m selling a...
Starting in 2018, buyers applying for a mortgage with one of Canada’s federally regulated mortgage lenders will have to pass a new “stress test.” In examples on its website, RateHub.ca explains that buyers could see their pre-approval amount drop by 21 per cent in 2018.
RBC anticipates a “brief run-up in activity” for the rest of the year as buyers...