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Home Sales Cooled Slightly in July, while Inventory Remains Low…

The goal of staging your home is to help it sell faster and for top dollar by exposing it to the greatest number of potential buyers. Homes that are staged tend to sell quicker than those that are not, and for more money!

For those of you looking for a detached house, you may be familiar with the terms mortgage helper, in-law suite, or basement suite.

Now that the provincial government has given Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson the green light to impose a tax on empty homes, we await the details of its implementation.

Home sales cooled slightly in June, but were still significantly higher than reported one year ago. In June 2016, 713 single-family homes sold on the MLS® System compared to 636 last June, an increase of 12 per cent. Month over month, sales decreased by seven per cent from the 767 sales processed in May 2016.

Why would you pay for something you can get for free? Rain barrels are becoming increasingly popular in sustainable communities and come with several benefits, including reducing your water bills, keeping your plants healthy and maintaining your property.

So, you’re surfing MLS and a listing catches your attention… it’s perfect! You get on the phone to contact you realtor, and find out soon after that the home is a foreclosure!

In May 2016, 771 single-family homes sold on the MLS® System compared to 527 last May, an increase of 46 per cent. Month over month, sales were up by 17 per cent from the 660 sales processed in April 2016. Last month’s active listings totalled 1,684, down 32 per cent from the 2,507 reported in May 2015.

Moving is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Whether you’re doing it yourself, asking friends for a little help or hiring professionals, here is your moving guide to help get you through it.

A professional REALTOR® can assist you through your entire buying experience, creating a good experience. This is a core value of dg|associates and we understand that when you are buying your home, you will be professionally guided through the entire process.

Many grants and financial assistance programs are offered by the various government levels to help you optimize your home comfort and reduce your energy bills. Check the list below…