Langley Real Estate

It is often said that the best lessons are learned during the toughest times. Well, during this, the fourth cyclical downtown in housing prices and sales in the last quarter century, let me share with you some lessons I have learned about living through the housing market dold ...

As real estate prices soar, many Canadians are rediscovering the joys of urban living and buying condos. Before you take a leap, check out 25 tips for smart buying.

With the recent declines in the value of US real estate and the relative strength of the Canadian dollar as compared with the US dollar, it may be an ideal time to buy property south of the border. Those who decide to take the plunge need to consider the tax consequences associated with owning US real estate.

If you buy a US property and rent it out, either on a full-time or part-time basis, ...

Canadians, bombarded by change on all fronts, may really need their summer "get away" time to prepare for more of the same -- plus some -- as the year rolls on.

Wishing things would "go back to normal" is self-defeating. Shutting your eyes and hoping things turn out all right is a dangerous way to navigate the future. Ultimately, the choice for all real estate owners (and everyone ...

Backgrounder on the Assessment of Demand

for HPO Reconstruction Program

Origins

In 1998, the Homeowner Protection Office was established in response to the recommendations of the Barrett Commission on the leaky condo crisis. The HPO's responsibilities, u ...

When most sellers list their home for sale the first thing they think about is how much will I get and that is usually followed by how soon will I get the money. It's certainly understandable that those two concerns are, most often, top of mind. After all, you're likely selling your home to buy another one or invest the money in something else.

But, if as a seller, you can get int ...