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Words Matter: Why We’re Retiring an Outdated Term

Posted on Nov 13, 2020 in News & Announcements

The term “master bedroom” has been used for decades to describe the largest bedroom in a home. It’s usually the biggest and nicest bedroom, often including expansive closet space and an ensuite bathroom. The term “master” may seem innocuous in the context of a room; however, with its historical ties to slavery and patriarchal undertones, REALTORS a...

Tighten Up: Mortgage Rules Get Stricter

Posted on Jul 09, 2020 in News & Announcements

As uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has rippled across the global economy, “business as usual” looks a lot different than even six months ago. BC may be in Phase 3 of our COVID-19 Restart Plan, but we’re far from out of the woods with no vaccine yet in sight. Even as we’ve adapted to the changes necessitated by physical distancing, exper...

Strategy Shift: Vancouver Housing Policies

Posted on Jun 25, 2020 in News & Announcements

By now, we’re three months into a global pandemic that has seen travel restricted, businesses closed, and drastic changes in the way we live, with no return to the Old Normal yet in sight. But has COVID-19 destroyed our once-thriving housing market?

By all accounts, that’s not likely—Vancouver is still one of the world’s most liveable cities, after...

Make the Most of Summer 2020

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 in News & Announcements

At this point, we’re all well aware of the novel coronavirus‘s drastic impact on any plans we may have had for 2020.

Though BC is currently in Phase 2 of our COVID-19 Restart Plan, which means restaurants, cafes, libraries, museums, and office spaces can reopen for business, there are still plenty of restrictions in place. Phase 3, which allows for...

Support Local Businesses

Posted on May 04, 2020 in News & Announcements

To say that small businesses are important to our local economy is a vast understatement. Companies with fewer than 50 employees make up 98% of all businesses in BC and are responsible for more than 33% of our gross domestic product, higher than any other province in Canada.

Beyond their economic impact, local businesses are also an integral part o...

Help Yourself, Help Others:COVID-19 Resources

Posted on Apr 02, 2020 in News & Announcements

We hope you and your family and loved ones are staying safe in these uncertain times. In just a few short weeks, COVID-19 has affected the lives of all Canadians to varying degrees.

For some, it has been a personal upheaval—scrambling to adhere to Social Distancing protocols and getting basic necessities while figuring out what to do with their chi...

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