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Buyer demand increases while home prices edge up

Posted on Jul 03, 2014 in Market Statistics

The Greater Vancouver housing market enters the summer season with home buyer activity on the rise.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 3,406 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June 2014. This represents a 28.9 per cent increase compared to the 2,642 sales re...

Home buyer demand increases across Greater Vancouver housing market

Posted on Jun 03, 2014 in Market Statistics

An increase in home buyer demand put Greater Vancouver in the upper reaches of a balanced real estate market in May.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 3,286 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May 2014. This represents a 14 per cent increase compared to the...

Spring buyers and sellers emerge in the Greater Vancouver housing market

Posted on May 02, 2014 in Market Statistics

Home buyers and sellers became more active in the Greater Vancouver housing market in April.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 3,050 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April 2014. This represents a 16.1 per cent increase compared to the 2,627 sales recorded...

Home sale and listing activity continue to chart a steady path for the region’s housing market

Posted on Apr 02, 2014 in Market Statistics

March home sales in Greater Vancouver outpaced last year’s total yet lagged the region’s historical average for the month.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,641 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March 2014. This represents a 12.5 per cent increase compar...

Home sales and listings continue to follow historical averages

Posted on Mar 04, 2014 in Market Statistics

In the first two months of 2014, the Greater Vancouver housing market has maintained the steady pace set throughout 2013.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,530 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February 2014. This represents a 40.8 per cent increase comp...

Property Transfer Tax Threshold Limit Increase

Posted on Feb 19, 2014 in News

First Time Home Buyers can now purchase a home up to $475,000 and be exempt from the full Property Transfer Tax. Between $475,000 and $500,000, there is a partial rebate. This is an increase of $50,000 from the previous threshold of $425,000.

Requirements for First Time Home Buyers' Exemption

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