by clarkwoods | Aug 18, 2024 | Real Estate
Changes by the federal government aimed at making home ownership more affordable for first-time homebuyers went into effect this month, allowing 30-year mortgages for some prospective buyers, up from the standard 25-year term. As a result of the changes, which went...
by clarkwoods | Aug 17, 2024 | Real Estate
The Metro Vancouver real estate market experienced a notable increase in new property listings in July 2024, with the total number of new listings rising nearly 20% year over year. However, despite the influx of new properties, residential sales in the region totaled...
by clarkwoods | Jul 14, 2024 | Real Estate
The B.C. provincial government is launching a new website later this month they say will protect renters from bad faith evictions and improve the eviction process for landlords. Starting July 18, landlords must use the new Landlord Use Web Portal to generate Notices...
by clarkwoods | Jul 14, 2024 | Real Estate
Metro Vancouver home sales fell 19.1% in June 2024 compared to last year, well below historical and seasonal averages. According to the Greater Vancouver Realtors, which collects MLS data on home sales in the Lower Mainland, sales are down 23.6% over the 10-year...
by clarkwoods | Jul 14, 2024 | Real Estate
There are new concerns over potential negative impacts new eviction rules put forward by the provincial government this month. As of July 18, the province is requiring landlords to give four months’ notice instead of two when evicting tenants for personal or family...
by clarkwoods | Jun 2, 2024 | Real Estate
Proposed Rule Changes by the B.C. Government to Protect Renters and Landlords The B.C. government has introduced proposed rule changes aimed at stopping bad-faith evictions, streamlining the rental dispute process, and banning rent increases when a child joins a...
