buying bc

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]