• Want to escape the city housing market?,Denise Hodgins

    Want to escape the city housing market?

    (NC) A real estate trend emerging from the pandemic is that more city-dwellers are fleeing to rural areas and smaller urban centres. With many of us working from home and higher infection rates in urban areas, there are many reasons to consider a move. One creative way to do this is with land lease

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  • February Housing Market Update,Denise Hodgins

    February Housing Market Update

    February home sales for Vancouver Island are up 6.1% and the average house price has increased to $501,828. BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. attributes the trend to the recent decline in mortgage rates and the reduction in the mortgage stress test rate. Read the Full Report

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  • Vancouver Island Housing Market Starting off Strong!,Denise Hodgins

    Vancouver Island Housing Market Starting off Strong!

    January 2020 Market Stats Based on the British Columbia Real Estate Association's Chief Economist, Brendon Ogmundson, January saw a 2.3% rise in Vancouver Island house sales compared with January 2019. However, the number of properties listed has fallen 7.4% compared with the same month last year. R

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  • 9 Costs to Consider When Buying a Home,Denise Hodgins

    9 Costs to Consider When Buying a Home

    Buying a home is the largest purchase you’ll likely make. But the cost doesn’t end there.  Mortgage PaymentsKnow your payment possibilities for the various amortization periods, terms and payment options. Be prepared for an interest adjustment charge which is the amount of interest accrued between

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