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
A Year of Pre-sale Bounce Back
Market Insights
A Year of Pre-sale Bounce Back
3 years
Real estate in the Lower Mainland has experienced quite the year so far. The pandemic combined with record-low mortgage rates resulted in a spike in sales. Prior to this, many homebuyers had been sitting on the sidelines. Today, however, many are rushing to get into the market. While construction
Renting: A Useful Step Before Property Purchases 
Home Buying
Renting: A Useful Step Before Property Purchases 
3 years
The Lower Mainland is an attractive place to live, sought after by many local and international residents for its mild climate, scenic beauty, and its growing global reputation for the technology hub developing in downtown Vancouver. Depending on where someone is at in their life, purchasing a home
Pre-sale & Strata Councils: What You Need to Know
Home Buying
Pre-sale & Strata Councils: What You Need to Know
3 years
If you’re new to condo ownership or are buying a presale, strata councils might be a bit of a mystery to you. In this article, we’ll look at some frequently asked questions to ensure you’re primed to participate in strata council-related activities as a condo owner. What is a strata council? The
Does Government Intervention Cool Markets?
Market Insights
Does Government Intervention Cool Markets?
3 years
The Real Estate Intelligent interview series features BC’s most prolific professionals shaping the local real estate industry. AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT GINGLES, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEST MORTGAGE Part 5 of 5: Government B-20 was devised in 2016 with the intention of cooling the market
Current Key Reasons to Refinance
Home Buying
Current Key Reasons to Refinance
3 years
The Real Estate Intelligent interview series features BC’s most prolific professionals shaping the local real estate industry. AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT GINGLES, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEST MORTGAGE Part 4 of 5: Refinancing We have witnessed a lot of compression in mortgage rates over the past
A Reshaping in Store for Langley's Market Activity
Market Insights
A Reshaping in Store for Langley's Market Activity
3 years
The MLA Canada Spotlight Series is designed to deliver actionable intelligence into the residential real estate market. This report series is to provide insight into the up-and-coming marketplace for homebuyers, developers, and real estate industry professionals alike, offering a comprehensive
The Home Equity Game Changer?
Home Buying
The Home Equity Game Changer?
3 years
The Real Estate Intelligent interview series features BC’s most prolific professionals shaping the local real estate industry. AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT GINGLES, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEST MORTGAGE Part 3 of 5: Equity Demographic demand and affordability are playing a very active role in
Langley's Vision for the Future
Market Insights
Langley's Vision for the Future
3 years
The MLA Canada Spotlight Series is designed to deliver actionable intelligence into the residential real estate market. This report series is to provide insight into the up-and-coming marketplace for homebuyers, developers, and real estate industry professionals alike, offering a comprehensive
Inflation Speculation in Vancouver's Real Estate
Market Insights
Inflation Speculation in Vancouver's Real Estate
3 years
The Real Estate Intelligent interview series features BC’s most prolific professionals shaping the local real estate industry. AN INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT GINGLES, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEST MORTGAGE Part 2 of 5: Interest Rates With speculation brewing in the media and real estate industries