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Canada’s new capital gains tax rules

July 7th, 2024
For specific details about the changes that took effect in June 2024CLICK HERE     Canada’s new capital gains tax rules that took effect in June 2024 are part of the changes introduced in the April 2024 Federal Budget. Capital gains tax (CGT) is typically applied to the profit from selling certain assets, such as rental properties, stocks, or other investments. The key changes included the t ...

MARKET UPDATE: JUNE 2024

July 6th, 2024
In this report, we delve into the latest updates regarding Vancouver's real estate inventory, focusing on market statistics for detached homes, townhomes, and condominiums. A notable legislative development, Bill 44, mandates some municipalities to amend their zoning bylaws to accommodate up to four units on a standard residential lot. READ FULL UPDATE HERE

Lower Lending Rates: A Game-Changer for Buyers and Sellers

June 7th, 2024
I am quite optimistic about the effects of the Bank of Canada's interest rate cut on the real estate market. Lower interest rates generally stimulate both demand and supply in the housing market, benefiting both buyers and sellers. Developers also stand to gain, as lower borrowing costs make it more feasible to initiate new projects. In terms of a broader economic impact, a thriving real esta ...

Canadian Real Estate Market Hits Critical Tipping Point: Royal LePage Upgrades National Home Price Forecast

April 26th, 2024
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase 9.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. Based on stronger-than-expected first quarter results, the previous forecast has been upgraded nationally and in most major markets.According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey re ...

Interest Rates Stay: Homebuyers Rebooting Purchase Plans

April 11th, 2024
After a stronger-than-anticipated first quarter, upward pressure on home prices is rising. Previously sidelined homebuyers are rebooting their purchase plans in anticipation of tight competition following an expected easing of interest rates later this year. Some key highlights from the report:* National aggregate home price expected to rise 9.0% year over year in Q4 of 2024 (up from previous ...

Vancouver's Real Estate Market: Insights from Q1 2024

April 10th, 2024
The Greater Vancouver real estate market has maintained its upward trajectory with increased sale prices and burgeoning market activity throughout the initial quarter of 2024. Presently, the average property in Vancouver commands a price of $1,318,535, which represents yearly price growth of 3.9%. Since the year's commencement, home values have surged by 6%, equating to a noteworthy $76,463 i ...

Love for recreational living remains strong even during economic downturn

March 28th, 2024
The Royal LePage 2024 Spring Recreational Property Report, which includes national and regional price data and insights from experts in real estate markets nationwide, was distributed to the media this week. I’ve been British Columbia’s Whistler/Pemberton contributor for several years and look forward to the Report’s release each year. As I said in my interview with Glacier Media Group, the m ...

Canadians Reconsidering Home-Buying Plans

February 27th, 2024
  Due to the expensive cost of borrowing over the past two years, many Canadians have had to reconsider their home-buying plans. Take a read on this recent report posted by Royal LePage. • • • • READ FULL STORY HERE

Royal LePage Sussex: Highest Gross Deal Volume on Vancouver's North Shore in 2023

February 14th, 2024
In 2023, Royal LePage Sussex set a new benchmark in having the highest gross deal volume on Vancouver's North Shore. Based on the figures, Royal LePage Sussex emerged as the Vancouver North Shore market leader with a total gross volume of more than $1 billion. The Sutton Group West Coast secured the second position with a total gross volume of just under $400 million. In the North Vancouver ...

Royal LePage’s Q4 2023 Home Price Update and Market Forecast

February 8th, 2024
The Royal LePage Home Price Update and Market Forecast, distributed each quarter, includes price data and insights from experts in 63 real estate markets across the country, as well as national and regional forecasts. Despite a continued slowdown in market activity in the later months of 2023, Royal LePage expects sidelined buyers to re-engage in the first quarter of 2024 ahead of expected r ...
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