November 2021

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...

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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...

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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...

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