by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Sep 8, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Community
With the impact of climate change causing more severe and frequent natural disasters like wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, and more, not only across Canada but throughout the world, the real estate industry is dealing with its share of challenges. Natural...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Aug 25, 2023 | Advice for Agents, News
When there’s huge demand — no matter what business you’re in — it can be challenging to manage an influx of clients. With sellers coming off the sidelines in July, the number of new listings increased by 5.6 per cent month-over-month countrywide, and the...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Aug 9, 2023 | Technology
British Columbia is continuously flagged as a prime location for money laundering, particularly within real estate. About $5 to 7 billion come into the province illegally on an annual basis. This is roughly five per cent of the province’s real estate market or...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Jul 21, 2023 | Advice for Agents, News
If you’ve never worked with a vendor take-back (VTB) mortgage — much less heard of them — now might be a great time to acquaint yourself. And if it’s been a while, consider brushing up. A finance option popular during the 1980s and 1990s for getting buyers...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Jun 28, 2023 | News
The rental market sure is having a moment. Since the Bank of Canada’s interest rate hikes began last year, many prospective homebuyers have opted to rent instead. This demand boost, paired with constrained rental supply and already low vacancy rates, has created...
