GST Exemption For First-Time Buyers 2026
If you’ve been following the proposed GST relief for first-time home buyers, there’s an important update: it’s now officially law. Bill C-4 — aimed at improving affordability for…
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Rental Rate Predictions 2026
Vancouver has an exceptionally large pipeline of purpose-built rental housing. As of late 2025, more than 15,100 rental units were under construction, with another 47,400 units in the…
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February 2026 Market Deep Dive
Greater Vancouver is still limping into 2026. January sales were down 29% year-over-year and 35% below the 10-year January average. The sales-to-active listings ratio came in at 9%—the…
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Thoughts on Rates and the Future of the Market
An effective staging accentuates a home’s best features and brings it to life and can be crucial to a successful sale.
5 Seller Errors When Listing Properties for Sale
It is common for sellers to make various errors when preparing their home for photos and to show beautifully to prospective buyers. In the first of our series…
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West Haven Group’s Predictions on Interest Rates
Will Prime rate go up again? Whether you own a home with a variable or fixed rate mortgage, or you’re looking to get into the market, it’s likely…
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Which Buildings Have Air Conditioning in Vancouver?
While Vancouver winters aren’t typically too cold, its summers weren’t too hot either, until recently. In the past, Vancouver’s summer months didn’t reach extreme temperatures which explains why…
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Our All-Time Favourite Vancouver Penthouses: Top 10
Our team has an appreciation for the unique penthouses found in Vancouver. Take a look at some of our all-time favourites!
Do Staged Homes Sell Faster?
An effective staging accentuates a home’s best features and brings it to life and can be crucial to a successful sale.
Four Simple Steps To Becoming A Successful Landlord
If you have found yourself with an opportunity to rent out a property that you own…congratulations! We know it can be all a little overwhelming to begin with…
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Top 4 Things To Consider When Getting A Mortgage
We recently had a chance to chat with Tyler Wilson at Pilot Mortgage Group all about what to consider when getting a mortgage. Without the right financing in place, your dream home just isn’t going to come to fruition.
Below we cover the top four things Tyler recommends when it comes to getting a mortgage for the first time.
Do You Pay Tax When You Sell Your House?
Are you wondering what taxes are associated with your upcoming sale? This isn’t a simple yes or no answer but we will help break it down.