Royal LePage 2019 Newcomer Survey Newcomers to Canada contribute significantly to real estate demands representing one fifth of unit sales on the Canadian real estate market, according to a survey commissioned by Royal LePage.

Shape the Future of Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver!  It's time to explore options for Horseshoe Bay's new local area plan.  Join others in your community to explore and discuss options, October 22-26, 2019.  Find out more at https://www.westvancouverite.ca/

Royal LePage CEO urges caution with election promisesaimed at stimulating housing demand that lack concrete plans to address supply shortages

REALTOR® associations from Canada’s largest real estate markets are calling on all levels of government to take meaningful action to make home ownership more accessible to people across the country.  Read the full article here:

  A stunning piece of architecture finds a new buyer… 1421 Gordon Ave in West Vancouver (Part of VINSON House) has now been sold.  A very creative venture by Trasolini Dagg-Chetner and Michael Geller.  The re-densification of large lots, maintaining the heritage structure and building in-fill homes to match; is a genius approach to accommodating our ageing population. Now you really can ...

The Bank of Canada announced the mortgage qualifying rate drop to 5.19% from 5.34%. This marks the first reduction in the rate since September 2016.  This is a relatively minor change that will have very little effect on what people will qualify for in reality - Derek Christiansen

BC’s REALTORS® Welcome Government Recommendations "We support swift action from the government to ensure an efficient, comprehensive system to keep the proceeds of crime out of real estate"- Darlene Hyde, Chief Executive Officer for the British Columbia Real Estate Association.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver issues a statement on government reports on money laundering.

Billions in Money Laundering increased BC Housing Prices, Expert Panel Finds. 

It's that time of year again...Spring Cleaning!Here's a handy list to help you get your home ready: