Foreclosures List in BC, Price Reduced Properties, Home Renovation Tips, and More!

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Foreclosures List in BC

 

Abbotsford Houses
Abbotsford Condos and Townhouses
BC Northern Houses Single Family
BC Northern Condos and Townhouses
Burnaby Condos and Townhouses
Chilliwack Houses
Chilliwack Condos and Townhouses
Cloverdale Houses
Ladner Houses
Ladner Condos and Townhouses
Langley Houses
Maple Ridge Houses
New Westminster Condos and Townhouses
North Delta Houses
North Delta Condos and Townhouses
North Surrey Houses
North Surrey Condos and Townhouses
North Vancouver Houses
Richmond Houses
Richmond Condos and Townhouses
South Surrey White Rock Houses
Sunshine Coast Houses
Surrey Houses
Surrey Condos and Townhouses
Vancouver East Houses
Vancouver East Condos and Townhouses
Vancouver West Houses
Vancouver West Condos and Townhouses
West Vancouver Houses
West Vancouver Condos and Townhouses
Whistler Houses
Whistler Condos and Townhouses

Here is a list of the latest foreclosures in BC. 

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Price Reduced Properties in the Lower Mainland

 

Condos Under 700k
Townhouses Under 900k
Homes Under 1.1M

Here are some current properties in the Lower Mainland by category that have had the biggest reductions in price.

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New Mortgage Rules Make Homeownership More Affordable for Canadians

 

As of August 1, 2024, the federal government introduced changes to support homebuyers, particularly Millennials and Gen Z. First-time homebuyers purchasing new builds can now access 30-year insured mortgage amortizations, reducing monthly payments and making it easier to afford a home.

Additionally, as of December 15, 2024, several major reforms will take effect:

The price cap for insured mortgages will rise from $1 million to $1.5 million, helping more Canadians qualify for mortgages with less than 20% down. 30-year amortizations will be available to all first-time homebuyers and buyers of new builds, including condominiums. This expansion will incentivize new housing supply, addressing the country’s housing shortage and making homeownership more accessible.

These reforms are part of a broader housing strategy that includes the Canadian Mortgage Charter, which enables insured mortgage holders to switch lenders without undergoing a new stress test at renewal. This promotes competition among lenders, ensuring more Canadians can access better mortgage deals.

In addition to these housing measures, the government has introduced the Renters’ Bill of Rights and the Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights to protect Canadians from unfair practices, ensure transparency in leases and sales, and simplify homebuying procedures. With $5 billion available through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, the federal government is working with provinces and territories to make housing fairer and more accessible for all Canadians.



Lower Mainland House Price Averages

 

Abbotsford Houses

Burnaby Houses

Coquitlam Houses

Langley Houses

Maple Ridge Houses

Mission Houses

Richmond Houses

Surrey Houses

Vancouver Houses

Click the links above to view graphs showing the average detached home prices for some Lower Mainland cities.

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Prepping for a Home Renovation

 

Winter is a common time for homeowners to start a renovation project, which means fall is the time to start planning. After you've determined which room, rooms or household system you want to tackle this winter, make detailed plans that include what must change, what you'd like to change and what can stay if your budget or timeline can't incorporate everything you desire. Consider what will make the room or your home more functional and appropriate for the way you live as opposed to only what would look the best. Once you know what your renovation goals are, it will be much easier to communicate with a contractor.

Before consulting with a contractor, you should do some investigating to see what options are available in your area and what you like and don't like so you have a better idea when telling the contractor what you are looking for. Saying you want new carpet in your living room is a different conversation than saying you want a Berber carpet. The more information and knowledge you bring to the table, the better you and your contractor will be able to plan the project. Of course, you don’t have to use a contractor – some projects can be DIY but they too require extensive research, planning and goal setting to ensure you stay within your means.



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