Greater Vancouver March 2024 Presale Pulse

March 2024 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the March 2024 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, presale, and resale trends over the last 30 days
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Benefits of Purchasing A Pre-Sale Home In Today's Market

1 year ago
Though the current state of the Canadian real estate market is a somewhat unpredictable one — due largely to inflation and rising interest rates spurred by the 0.5 per cent Bank of Canada increase announced last month— pre-sale remains a particularly good option for a number of reasons. From prime
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Why Pre-Sale Homes Are The Best For People Who Value Kitchens

1 year ago
Many of life’s fondest memories are centred around meals shared with loved ones at home, which is no surprise why the kitchen holds such a high value to prospective buyers. Often regarded as the heart of any living space, pre-sale real estate offers a number of unique advantages particularly for
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The Steps Developers Must Take Before Building Your Pre-Sale Home

1 year ago
As new homebuyers, we often don’t think about the many steps required and undertaken by a property developer to bring our new home into existence. Before construction begins, before the ground is even broken on a new development, there is a gruelling screening process every developer must go through
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Technological Innovation in Multi-Residential Homes 

2 years ago
Innovative technology has allowed developers to create homes that are up-to-date and on trend with today's homebuyers wants and needs. Many newer multi-residential buildings boast cutting edge features helping make people’s lives safer and more convenient. Below are two examples of the latest smart
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Restructuring Your Existing Mortgage to Purchase a Pre-Sale Home

2 years ago
If you’re seeking to purchase a pre-sale home but are currently in the middle of an existing mortgage term, you may worry that you don’t have any options. However, there are a few ways to use an existing mortgage to your advantage. To finance your pre-sale purchase with a current mortgage, look at
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Pre-Sale Homes in Victoria

2 years ago
Victoria is often thought of as primarily a student and retiree destination, though like other markets today is experiencing a rapid demographic shift. As the pandemic continues to alter many homebuyers’ lifestyle demands, southern Vancouver Island is proving to be quite the draw for Canadians near
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Buying a Pre-Sale Home as a Second Property

2 years ago
Purchasing a pre-sale home as a second property, rather than a primary residence, comes with its own unique considerations. The intended purpose of your pre-sale purchase should be measured when determining the location and value of your purchase. You might be thinking of the property as a vacation
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Property Tax on your Pre-Sale Home

2 years ago
After finding a pre-sale property you love and securing a mortgage, planning for property taxes can be daunting. However, as a new homebuyer, it’s necessary to know about and important to understand your taxes. While purchasing a pre-sale property can save you in some areas of taxation, there are
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Wellness in the Home

2 years ago
Although the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel appears to be approaching, the pandemic has fundamentally changed how many view their dwellings. After spending a majority of time inside, buyers will likely continue to value those showcasing opportunities to encourage productivity and