Lawyer vs. Notary for Conveyancing: What’s the Real Difference?

by clarkwoods | Apr 20, 2026 | Real Estate

We’re often asked whether there’s a difference between using a lawyer or a notary for a real estate transaction.On the surface, the services can look similar — and sometimes, a notary’s initial quote may appear lower.But that isn’t always the full picture.We recently...

Metro Vancouver Market Shows Split: Detached Sales Rise While Multifamily Slows

by clarkwoods | Apr 18, 2026 | Real Estate

Metro Vancouver Market Shows Split: Detached Sales Rise While Multifamily SlowsMetro Vancouver’s housing market is showing a split.While overall activity remains subdued, detached home sales are trending upward, even as apartment and attached segments continue to...

How the First-Time Home Buyers’ GST Rebate Works in Practice

by clarkwoods | Apr 18, 2026 | Real Estate

We’re getting a lot of questions about the new First-Time Home Buyers’ GST rebate. Most of them come down to one thing: how does the rebate actually work when you’re buying a home?We’ve had a chance to review how this is being administered in practice, and the process...

January 2026 Metro Vancouver Housing Market Starts the Year Quiet

by clarkwoods | Feb 18, 2026 | Real Estate

January 2026 Metro Vancouver housing market sees slower sales, higher inventory, and modest price declines The January 2026 Metro Vancouver housing market opened the year with slower sales, higher inventory, and modest price declines, according to the latest data...

First Home Savings Account: How It Works and What You Need to Know

by Gary McKenna | Jan 20, 2026 | News, Real Estate

For first-time homebuyers in Canada, the first home savings account (FHSA) offers a powerful way to save for a down payment, combining tax-deductible contributions with tax-free withdrawals when you buy a qualifying home. Here’s how it works, who’s eligible, and what...

Bank of Canada Rate Cut Boosts Buyer Confidence in Vancouver Housing Market

by clarkwoods | Oct 15, 2025 | News, Real Estate

A Bank of Canada rate cut and softer prices helped push Metro Vancouver home sales slightly higher this September compared to last year, according to the Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR). There were 1,875 residential sales across the region in September 2025 — up 1.2%...