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Market Trends
What's the difference between a buyer's and seller's market?
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Several factors influence the housing market which then influences supply and demand.
Working with a REALTOR®
What’s the Disclosure form that REALTORS® are asking you to sign?
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Having professional representation is important when you’re looking to buy or sell a home. Realtors are required to inform you, up front, about your representation options. This is what the DORTS is for.
Market Trends
Real estate regulators advise home buyers and sellers to do research, seek advice from their REALTOR® to understand the potential risks of buying in a busy market
Friday, April 16, 2021
In an active market, seeking professional advice from a Realtor is more important than ever.
Market Trends
Largest year-over-year price increases
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The five areas in our region with the largest year-over-year price increases might surprise you.
Market Trends
Buying or selling in a busy market? Here’s how you can make the transaction easier
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
In a busy real estate market, homes are bought and sold at a faster pace than usual. This can create a sense of urgency that causes home prices to rise.
Home Buying
Buying or selling a home? Here are 4 trends you can expect in today's market
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
A combination of historically high demand, limited housing supply, and COVID-19 restrictions is changing the way buyers and sellers are operating in Metro Vancouver’s housing market.
Home Ownership
Get your home ready for spring using these simple steps
Friday, February 5, 2021
Spring is a time of renewal for both you and your home. As you emerge from your winter cocoon, you’ll want to start the spring repairs and updates your home requires.
Home Ownership
35 ways home buyers, sellers and owners can save money
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Are you looking to save money? We can help! Here are 35 ways BC home buyers, sellers, and owners can save money.
Market Trends
Metro Vancouver real estate generated $2.1 billion for BC's economy in 2020
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Economic spin-off activity and creating an estimated 14,728 jobs resulted from real estate sales in 2020.
Home Selling
How does a REALTOR® establish the selling price of my house?
Friday, January 8, 2021
To attract buyers and ensure you receive a price that works best for you, your Realtor will help establish your home’s current market value.
Working with a REALTOR®
What is the MLS® and how does it benefit you?
Monday, December 28, 2020
The Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), owned and operated by REALTORS®, is the most powerful real estate marketing system in the country.
Market Insights Video
November 2020 Market Insights
Monday, December 14, 2020
Housing demand in Metro Vancouver continues to outpace historical averages with November sales eclipsing 3,000 for the first time since 2015.
Legislation & Regulations
BC's Land Owner Transparency Registry now in force: what you need to know
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
When a title change is registered in the land titles office, the transferee must file a transparency declaration disclosing interest holders.
Working with a REALTOR®
What you need to know about home showings during the new phase of COVID-19
Friday, November 20, 2020
Read why safety remains the top priority for Metro Vancouver REALTORS® during today’s pandemic.
Market Insights Video
October 2020 Market Insights
Monday, November 9, 2020
Home sale and new listing activity remained at near record levels across Metro Vancouver in October.
Working with a REALTOR®
Open houses are going virtual to help flatten BC’s COVID curve
Friday, November 6, 2020
The real estate boards, together with BC’s real estate regulatory bodies, advised REALTORS® this week to stop holding open houses given the worsening COVID-19 situation in our province.
Home Buying
REALTORS® acting with extra vigilance as COVID-19 caseload rises
Monday, November 2, 2020
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, REALTORS® are committed to adhering to the province’s latest physical distancing requirements and conducting as much of their business as possible in a virtual environment.
Working with a REALTOR®
Innovation Series: Changing behaviours for open houses
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Watch how REALTORS® are creating safe showing conditions during COVID-19.
Legislation & Regulations
Open houses to resume in BC under new safety guidelines
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Learn more about these guidelines and what you can expect at an open house.
Working with a REALTOR®
REALTORS® employ new tools, resources and practices to serve their clients in phase two of BC’s re-opening plan 
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The real estate profession has been consulting with WorkSafeBC to develop and implement protocols for REALTORS® and real estate brokerages to follow.
Home Selling
How to show a home safely during COVID-19
Monday, May 11, 2020
To help you buy or sell your home in a safe and responsible way, Realtors have innovated new tools, procedures, and best-practices.
Working with a REALTOR®
Provincial government lists REALTORS® as an essential service 
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Find out what this means to you as a home buyer or seller.
Market Trends
How will COVID-19 affect the housing market?
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Economists and elected leaders agree that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause economic activity to slow, which will likely impact the housing market.
Market Trends
What can you expect from Vancouver's 2020 housing market?
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
REBGV President Ashley Smith recently joined CTV Morning Live to share her insights on what to expect in Metro Vancouver's housing market in 2020.
Editorial
Take ownership of home ownership: Choose the REALTOR® who’s right for you
Monday, January 14, 2019
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver recently released a video advertisement that explains how choosing the right Realtor brings significant value to a real estate transaction. This video is appearing online, on-demand, and across major Canadian television networks.
How a REALTOR® protects you
Monday, December 17, 2018
$30,000 for the most egregious cases of misconduct.
What is a contract and when is it legally binding?
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties and describes the rights and obligations of the parties to the contract.
Home Buying
Choosing the right home starts with choosing the right REALTOR®
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Buying or selling a home is a significant financial decision. Your Realtor serves as your trusted advisor, guiding you at every step of the process. That’s why it’s important to take your time to choose the right Realtor for you.
Market Trends
By the numbers: What’s behind the shift in Metro Vancouver’s housing market?
Thursday, August 16, 2018
It's clear housing demand has subsided. As sales trend down, prices are beginning to follow, but what's causing this?