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Home prices will continue to rise in 2016 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Home prices will continue to rise in 2016

The Canadian Real Estate Association has updated its forecast for home sales activity.

By Staff |June 15, 2015

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Canadians positive on real estate market Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Canadians positive on real estate market

Eighty-four percent of Canadians say a house or a condominium is a good investment, according to an RBC poll. Intent to purchase remains strong with one-in-four Canadians (25%) indicating plans to buy a home within the next two years. Among these, four-in-ten (44%) say they will be first-time buyers.

By Staff |June 11, 2015

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Are families being pushed out of Vancouver? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Are families being pushed out of Vancouver?

The affordable single-family home in Vancouver is a dying relic, says real estate expert.

By Ken MacQueen, Maclean's magazine |June 8, 2015

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B.C. realtors say smoking lowers a home’s value Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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B.C. realtors say smoking lowers a home’s value

And selling it can be even more difficult -- 76% of realtors say buyers are less likely to purchase the home.

June 2, 2015

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