Question — tenancy or home ownership?
Posted on Nov 20, 2021 in Buying a house
Rent a home, or buy one?
That’s a question many people ask at some point in their adult lives, and there’s no definitive answer because everybody’s situation is different. It usually begins with finances, yet there are other considerations, too.
Buyers have often been renters before entering the real estate market. As renters, they have enjoyed the b...
Facts used to determine real estate market theories
Posted on Nov 15, 2021 in Real estate market
There are many theories floating around in the media, be it social or conventional about what’s right and wrong with the current real estate market.
How about a few “facts?”
According to economist and real-estate analysts who track these things:
• The average price of a home in British Columbia is currently $913,471, or $226,821 above the national ave...
WiFi thermostats and BC Hydro offers
Posted on Nov 09, 2021 in Energy efficiency
It’s easy to miss valuable information from TV commercials, especially in the current age of using a PVR so you can skip past them. One useful commercial that is worth revisiting is about BC Hydro rebates, because it can be a dollar-saver for homeowners.
With its Power Smart program, BC Hydro is constantly advising and helping customers save energy...
News From Nexus coming this week!
Posted on Oct 31, 2021
The November issue of the monthly newsletter will be sent to subscribers, by email, this week.
Once the real estate srtatics for Metro Vancouver for October have been released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, News From Nexus will be in your email box.
To receive it, if you're not already on the list, sign up at the bottom of any page o...
Colder weather brings fireplaces to life
Posted on Oct 27, 2021 in Home improvements
A fireplace is one of those things that’s “just there” in a home, and things that are just there sometimes get overlooked. At this time of year, it’s important to pay attention to your fireplace.Heading into the winter months when your fireplace is going to be busiest, and sometimes a necessary heat source, make sure that it is functioning efficien...
Winter transactions: what can be different
Posted on Oct 24, 2021 in Buying or selling
Admittedly, winter is B.C. isn’t like winter just about anywhere else in the country, but it can be. So it’s possible that buying a home during a Lower Mainland winter can mean facing the same challenges as anywhere else in the country.
In fact, it’s not always about winter weather. For example, there are typically fewer buyers during the “off-seaso...