bcrea

B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

February 13, 2025 1 Comment

Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the year before, but average prices went down slightly.

The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and could only impact a small number of properties. A real estate sign is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June, 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming tax on flipping houses may not generate as much revenue as the government expects and could only impact a small number of properties. A real estate sign is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June, 12, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS Jonathan Hayward

Real estate association economist doubts B.C.’s flipping tax is worth the trouble

February 26, 2024 No Comments

The chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association says the incoming provincial flipping tax could end up reducing the overall number of homes on the market while only applying to a small number of properties.

No rate cuts expected until second half of 2024, says BMO

September 26, 2023 No Comments

BMO Economics released its updated rate forecast today, reducing the amount of monetary policy easing it expects from the Bank of Canada in 2024.

The Latest in Mortgage News: CMHC to Review Investment Property Down Payments

January 12, 2022 1 Comment

It’s no secret that the federal government is eyeing reforms to investment properties in an effort to help reel in runaway house prices.

↑

bcrea

B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

Real estate association economist doubts B.C.’s flipping tax is worth the trouble

No rate cuts expected until second half of 2024, says BMO

The Latest in Mortgage News: CMHC to Review Investment Property Down Payments

Topics

Search