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The Real Estate Journey

Written By: Buffini & Co The road to homeownership may seem overwhelming but when you take it step by step, you’ll soon reach your destination – your dream home! Your First Home: Set up a designated down payment savings account. Pay down credit card and other debit. Look into first-time homebuyer programs. Need More Space: […]

Hesitant Homeseekers: Why BC Sales Are Still Unexpectedly Low

Written by: Erin Best of REW Buyers are exercising caution despite dropping rates and rising inventory. Vancouver’s real estate market is witnessing an unexpected trend: potential home buyers are showing marked hesitation despite the Bank of Canada’s recent rate cuts. Several issues are contributing to this reluctance, creating a complex landscape for both buyers and […]

New(er) Home Resale Report: June 2024

Written By: Manraj Dosanjh of Dexter Realty A guide for first-time buyers, young families, and presale purchasers seeking the latest insights for newer resale homes in popular Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods. The Bank of Canada’s 0.25% rate decrease in early June has yet to provide the boost the Metro Vancouver real estate market had anticipated. Recent […]

Ever Thought of Working From Paradise?

Written by: Buffini & Co The benefits of a vacation home: Real estate is a great hedge against inflation. Reduced travel costs (no hotels or eating out all the time). Possible tax breaks (check with a financial professional). Building equity while working from paradise. Short-term rental income potential. 20% of Canadians work part-time from home. […]

The Lifespan of Mechanical Items in Your Home: When to Repair or Replace?

Written by: Erin Best of REW Understanding the lifespan of appliances within your home is an important part of homeownership. From heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to kitchen appliances, these components are the unsung heroes that maintain comfort and functionality. Yet, just like any machinery, they come with a finite lifespan, requiring you […]

Bank of Canada Cuts Overnight Rate 25 BPS to 4.75%

Written by: Dr. Sherry Copper and Associates A collective sigh of relief as the BOC cut rates for the first time in 27 month Today, the Bank of Canada boosted consumer and business confidence by cutting the overnight rate by 25 bps to 4.75% and pledged to continue reducing the size of its balance sheet. […]

Once Upon A Time

Written By: Buffini & Co   People felt homeownership was a goal easily in reach…   But today, half of us feel it’s not possible.   What if there was another story?   For those of you with equity, there’s a way you can help your family build generational wealth with the purchase of a […]

THE BANK OF CANADA HELD RATES STEADY AND TOOK A MORE NEUTRAL TONE

It was widely expected that the Bank of Canada would maintain its key policy rate at 5% for the third consecutive time. It will continue to sell government securities (quantitative tightening) to normalize its balance sheet It was widely expected that the Bank of Canada would maintain its key policy rate at 5% for the […]

MANSOUR GROUP COMMUNITY CONNECT

Welcome to Mansour Group Community Connect where we bring together our clients and remarkable local businesses. We’ll regularly introduce you to local businesses, share their story, and offer exclusive unbelievable deals just for our Mansour Group community Welcome to Mansour Group Community Connect where we bring together our clients and remarkable local businesses. We’ll regularly […]

DECEMBER JOBS REPORT IN CANADA NOT AS WEAK AS HEADLINE SUGGEST

Today’s StatsCanada Labour Force Survey for December was a mixed bag and far more robust than the weak headline figure suggests. Total employment in Canada barely budged, rising by a mere 100 jobs in the final month of last year Today’s StatsCanada Labour Force Survey for December was a mixed bag and far more robust […]