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Read our Residential Sales Summary Report to get our Q1 2022 sales activity across BC as compared to Q4 and previous year.Economist, Will Dunning also shares his perspective on housing market indicators affecting the real estate market across the province.Download the report

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Money services businesses (MSBs) must fulfill specific obligations as required by the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and associated Regulations, to help combat money laundering and terrorist activity financing in Canada.There are two types of MSBs that must fulfill obligations under the PCMLTFA: Canadian money services businesses and Foreign mo…

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is Canada’s financial intelligence unit. Its mandate is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities, while ensuring the protection of personal information under its control.Read more about the topics below …All FINTRAC guidanceStrategic inte…

By Jonathan Russell Canadian Mortgage Professional MagazineSomebody other than the prospective homeowner (typically a family member or friend) will usually co-sign on a mortgage if the prospective homeowner’s credit and income are not enough for them to qualify themselves. And it works both ways. It is possible that a family member or friend will one day ask that you co-sign on a mortgage if…

Amendments to the Property Law Act introduced on Monday, March 28, 2022, will enable the creation of a new Homebuyer Protection Period to protect people buying a home in a challenging real estate market.The Homebuyer Protection Period, sometimes called a “right of recission,” responds to concerns that in the highly competitive housing market, buyers are reporting pressure to submit offer…

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2022 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update on February 2, 2022.   Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province are forecast to decline 17 percent from a record high 2021 to 103,250 units this year. In 2023 MLS® residential sales are forecast to fall an additional 12 percent to 90,200 units.   “We exp…

There are many housing options for seniors and older adults in B.C. Whether you own or rent your home, or live in a supported or assisted living environment, there are programs and information that can help with your housing needs. Learn more about aging in place, managing housing expenses and moving to other levels of care.Aging in place“Aging in place” means staying in your own hom…

Building or renovating your home is exciting but can also raise many questions. Find out more about the steps you need to take before you start the process. Learn about permits, zoning, and options and programs for improving energy efficiency in your home.  Read More…