Why the Federal Housing Plan Won’t Solve Affordability — and Why Timing Matters More
The federal government’s latest housing plan has made headlines with promises of more homes, lower costs, and improved affordability. But while the intentions may be good, the plan is long on politics and short on practicality — and it won’t do much for real buyers...
BC’s Short-Term Rental Rules: What Property Owners Must Know Before May 1, 2025
The BC government has rolled out sweeping changes to how short-term rentals (STRs) are regulated across the province. These new rules aim to increase long-term rental housing availability by placing stricter limits on who can operate STRs—and where.If you’re a homeowner...
How BC’s Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals is Reshaping Tourism, Real Estate, and Property Values
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Over the past decade, British Columbia has become ground zero for housing...
Timing the real estate market is one of the most common questions homebuyers and investors ask. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a condo in Mount Pleasant or an investor eyeing pre-construction developments in Olympic Village, it's natural to wonder: Is now the right time to buy real estate in Vancouver?The truth is, there’s no single...
Becoming a homeowner in Vancouver can feel like a dream—but if you’re a first-time home buyer, that dream is more attainable than ever in 2025. Thanks to a range of federal and provincial programs, first-time buyers in British Columbia can access a variety of financial incentives, tax breaks, and savings plans to help them get a foot on the propert...
A Canadian Proposal to Make Home Ownership More AccessibleFor many Canadians, buying a home isn’t out of reach because of monthly mortgage payments — it’s because of the steep cost of the down payment. In major cities like Vancouver and Toronto, saving $75,000 to $150,000 is simply not possible for many...