Resort-Style Real Estate Gains Ground in the Okanagan Valley 

The Okanagan Valley has long been prized for its breathtaking views, laid-back lifestyle, and four-season appeal. But as more homebuyers search for a retreat that offers permanence and not just a vacation, the region is seeing a shift. High-end resort-style communities are redefining the standard of
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Market Insights
April 2022 Pre-Sale Pulse
3 years
March 2022 Pre-Sale Real Estate Market Insights THIS EPISODE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO Listen on your favourite audio streaming platform: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio Download Report "While our market faces rising interest rates and increased construction costs, there is still strong
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Technological Innovation in Multi-Residential Homes 
3 years
Innovative technology has allowed developers to create homes that are up-to-date and on trend with today's homebuyers wants and needs. Many newer multi-residential buildings boast cutting edge features helping make people’s lives safer and more convenient. Below are two examples of the latest smart
What to Expect When Closing on Your Pre-Sale Purchase
3 years
Closing the purchase of a pre-sale home can feel intimidating to even the most seasoned of homebuyers. There are a few areas that each buyer should know and understand to ease the nerves and ensure all the boxes are checked. Below is an easy outline of the steps you’ll need to take, so that you can
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Pre-Sale Homes in Victoria
3 years
Victoria is often thought of as primarily a student and retiree destination, though like other markets today is experiencing a rapid demographic shift. As the pandemic continues to alter many homebuyers’ lifestyle demands, southern Vancouver Island is proving to be quite the draw for Canadians near
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Buying a Pre-Sale Home as a Second Property
3 years
Purchasing a pre-sale home as a second property, rather than a primary residence, comes with its own unique considerations. The intended purpose of your pre-sale purchase should be measured when determining the location and value of your purchase. You might be thinking of the property as a vacation
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Spring Brings Pre-Sale Home Supply
3 years
As winter gives way to spring and buyers start to plan for prospective purchases over the remainder of the year, developers are at the same time busy bringing new product to market. From Greater Vancouver to the Fraser Valley, we highlight four examples below of condominium, townhouse and mixed-use
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Property Tax on your Pre-Sale Home
3 years
After finding a pre-sale property you love and securing a mortgage, planning for property taxes can be daunting. However, as a new homebuyer, it’s necessary to know about and important to understand your taxes. While purchasing a pre-sale property can save you in some areas of taxation, there are
Market Insights
Fraser Valley March 2022 Pre-Sale Pulse
3 years
March 2022 Real Estate Insights THIS EPISODE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO Listen on your favourite audio streaming platform: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio In our March 2022 episode of the Fraser Valley edition of the Presale Pulse President of MLA Canada Ryan Lalonde, and Managing Director