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...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Jun 14, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Sales & Marketing
A recent survey reveals a significant percentage of recent and would-be homebuyers believe it’s an opportune time to enter the housing market. More than 40 per cent of recent buyers and over 35 per cent of would-be buyers feel it’s a good time to become a...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | May 31, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Sales & Marketing
Homeownership can be expensive generally and in certain regions, particularly, not to mention daunting — especially for first-time buyers. As you help your clients navigate their way through the buying process, making them aware of the many housing programs and...
