Buying & Selling

Our exclusive monthly analysis is the most comprehensive report of its kind. Featuring statistical analysis and thoughtful insight for 3 property types (Single Family Detached, Townhouses and Condos) across all Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby & New West, Tri-Cities and South Surrey & White Rock MLS® areas, it is a must-read for anyone considering buying […]

Our exclusive monthly analysis is the most comprehensive report of its kind. Featuring statistical analysis and thoughtful insight for 3 property types (Single Family Detached, Townhouses and Condos) across all Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby & New West, Tri-Cities and South Surrey & White Rock MLS® areas, it is a must-read for anyone considering buying […]

As Metro Vancouver housing starts hit a record level this spring, many buyers are pondering which is a better buy: a resale home (listings posted on faithwilsongroup.com or through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)) or a brand new home, often bought with a pre-sale contract. Both resale and new homes offer advantages and disadvantages, so […]

Our exclusive monthly analysis is the most comprehensive report of its kind. Featuring statistical analysis and thoughtful insight for 3 property types (Single Family Detached, Townhouses and Condos) across all Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby & New West, Tri-Cities and South Surrey & White Rock MLS® areas, it is a must-read for anyone considering buying […]

Our exclusive monthly analysis is the most comprehensive report of its kind. Featuring statistical analysis and thoughtful insight for 3 property types (Single Family Detached, Townhouses and Condos) across all Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby & New West, Tri-Cities and South Surrey & White Rock MLS® areas, it is a must-read for anyone considering buying […]

The BC Government’s Homeowner Mortgage and Equity Partnership (HOME) program offers an opportunity for a first time buyer to achieve a significant return over the next 5 years.   This opportunity could apply to all first-time buyers, whether it’s you, you and your partner, your brother or your sister, your daughter or son, or your […]

On January 16, 2017 the BC Government will start to receive applications for its new ‘Homeowner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program’ to “…assist residents of British Columbia who are eligible first-time homebuyers by providing repayable down payment assistance loans”. “The B.C. HOME Partnership program will meet the buyer’s contribution up to 5% of the home’s […]

The BC Assessment notices that homeowners have seen likely came as shock to some. But what needs to be understood is that a large increase in your property assessment will not automatically translate into a big increase in your property taxes. Property taxes are actually affected by comparing the average change in your city to […]

Starting today you can apply for the BC HOME Partnership program. This allows first time buyers a loan for up to $37,500 to buy their first home. For more information visit: www.bchousing.org

The downturn in Metro Vancouver housing sales that we have been tracking over the past few months is not surprising and should not be alarming. After many months of record-setting sales increases, it is only natural that a peak would be reached. We have seen similar cycles in the past and will certainly experience them […]