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What time is it in our Market? condos REALLY Lag, and Opportunities Still Abound

Posted on May 16, 2026

As usual, the market is taking a bit of a breather heading into summer, largely pulled down by a sluggish condo segment. This year it seems summer started very early with all the good weather and that may have impacted the market. Usually, as the weather improves, the real estate market worsens. Having said that, in the detached home market we have...

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What time is it in our Market?Detached Home Sellers are Happier; Attached, not so much...

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

The market remains challenging as of the end of April with the Vancouver and Toronto areas continuing to be the worst hit.
 
However, in our area, the detached housing market shows some improvement. Something we usually don't see: a clear divergence is emerging in our market, based on property type. We have seen many properly priced houses selling qui...

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What Time Is It In Our Market? Time to get serious about pricing

Posted on Apr 08, 2026

The March numbers are in, and they tell an increasingly complex story. While overall sales remain subdued: down 2.8% from last March and a striking 31.8% below the 10-year seasonal average; the data masks a slight shift. As Andrew Lis, Greater Vancouver Realtors' chief economist, observes: “While the multifamily segment continues to see slower sale...

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The Real Estate Clock: What Time Is It In Our Market? The New Normal Continues

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Happy March! Before we get into this month’s market, I have received a number of notes about my move to Century 21.

Some people wondered if I was happy about the move so I realized how this works may not be clear: real estate companies head hunt realtors who they think would be a good fit. So rarely does a year go by where we don’t get asked to move...

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The Real Estate Clock: What Time Is It In Our Market? New Year, Same Market (so far!)

Posted on Feb 15, 2026

If you were crossing your fingers for a dramatic market shift to kick off 2026, the January numbers are a bit of a letdown. January looks a lot like last fall. Even though the end of 2025 and the beginning of this year "felt" like things were shifting in a positive way, the numbers do not support that. It seems that we're picking up exactly where w...

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Vacancy Tax Deadlines: Don’t Get Hit With a 3% Bill!

Posted on Feb 05, 2026

Own property in the Lower Mainland? You’re likely facing a "triple-layer cake" of vacancy taxes. Even if you live in your home, you still have to file to avoid massive penalties. Here is the quick breakdown of what you need to do:

Key Deadlines
Vancouver Empty Homes Tax: Due February 3rd (Next week!). Only for City of Vancouver owners. The rate is 3...

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101 - 2221 Panorama Drive  North Vancouver,  BC  V7G 1V4 

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