The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) recognised two REALTORS® yesterday for their exemplary commitment to charity and community causes.
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BC Property Transfer Tax
New property transfer tax changes affect BC home buyers
The latest BC government budget announced changes in how the property transfer tax is charged. Here is a summary of the changes:
- -The property transfer tax will remain the same until the purchase price exceeds $2 million. Currently, the tax rates are 1% of the first $200,000 and 2% of every dollar above $200,000. Now, at the $2 million threshold, the rate will be 3% of every dollar over $2 million.
- -There is a new program for Canadian citizens and permanent residents purchasing a new home with a value of less than $750,000.
- -The first-time homebuyers program remains unchanged with a full exemption up to $475,000 and a partial exemption up to $500,000.
What impact will this have on the real estate market?
Virtually none. Those buying new homes will save some money. Those buying homes for more than $2 million will have to pay slightly more, but it will surely not affect their ability to buy the home that they want.
Lower Mainland commercial real estate sales reach five-year record of $8 billion in 2015
A strong fourth quarter closed 2015 as a record-breaking year in commercial real estate sales in the Lower Mainland.
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Mortgage down-payment changes
Mortgage down-payment requirements increase
The Canadian government recently made a change that has now come into effect regarding the minimum down-payment required to purchase a home. Previously, 5% was the minimum down-payment required to buy a home under most normal circumstances. (more…)
Metro Vancouver home buyers set a record pace in February
Last month was the highest selling February on record for the Metro Vancouver* housing market.
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Home buyer competition keeps home sellers in the driver’s seat
Home buyer activity remains at near record levels across the Metro Vancouver housing market.
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Metro Vancouver home sales set an all-time record in 2015
In a year when the number of homes listed for sale was below historical averages, actual home sales in Metro Vancouver set a new record.
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2015 REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive helps 17,000 Lower Mainland residents
More than 17,000 working poor and homeless people throughout the Lower Mainland will receive blankets and warm clothing this winter thanks to donations collected during the 21st annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive.
Housing demand remains strong despite diminishing supply
Home sales reached near record levels in November even as home listings began the traditional year-end decline.
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