Real-Time Snapshot of Buying Conditions

According to the latest Affordability Report from Ratehub.ca, rising mortgage rates have made it progressively tougher to buy a home in recent months, and June was no exception. Affordability conditions worsened across the country, with declines in 12 out of 13 major markets. The report, which crunches monthly real estate and mortgage data to provide…

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Chicken-and-Egg Nature of Real Estate Stats

March home prices showed modest increase across Metro Vancouver’s housing market showed modest, while new listings remained below long-term historical averages. March data also indicates home sales are making a stronger than expected spring showing so far, despite elevated borrowing costs. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in…

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