December 2022

How much is my property worth? | BC Assessment | 2023 | Matt Gul

Posted on Dec 30, 2022




BC Assessments are estimated as of July 1st every year, and then your annual assessment notice is provided in January. The assessments are based on values determined on July 1 of 2022, and are compared to the same time period from the year before. It will announce your property's assessed value based on the market value that...

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Rate hikes could cast long shadow as Bank of Canada approaches pause

Posted on Dec 28, 2022



The Bank of Canada's interest rate hikes are starting to impact the economy, with the housing market slumping and inflation remaining high. Even if the Bank of Canada stops raising interest rates in its subsequent decision in January, the rate-hike campaign of 2022 could continue to have an impact for months and years. This delayed reaction means t...

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Ensure Your Home Is Winter Ready | Matt Gul

Posted on Dec 22, 2022



Vancouver is currently buried in snow, with more approaching over the holidays - arctic-like temperatures, icy conditions, and a whole lot of snow. The checklist provided below will help you protect your home from any potential damage the chilly temperatures and snow may bring. 

The checklist below has been derived from InsuranceHotline

1. Have your f...

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Many Canadian Housing Markets Now Considered ‘Balanced’ | Matt Gul

Posted on Dec 20, 2022


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As buyer purchasing power lessens and demand continues to drop, roughly 70% of Canadian housing markets are now considered balanced.

"In its November housing market analysis, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) found that markets continued to cool l...

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