Foreclosures List in BC, Lower Mainland House Price Averages, New Year's Resolutions, and More!

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Foreclosures List in BC

 

Abbotsford Houses
Abbotsford Condos and Townhouses
BC Northern Houses Single Family
BC Northern Houses with Acreage
BC Northern Condos and Townhouses
Burnaby Houses
Burnaby Condos and Townhouses
Chilliwack Condos and Townhouses
Cloverdale Houses
Cloverdale Condos and Townhouses
Coquitlam Houses
Coquitlam Condos and Townhouses
Ladner Houses
Ladner Condos and Townhouses
Langley Houses
Langley Condos and Townhouses
Maple Ridge Houses
Mission Houses
Mission Condos and Townhouses
New Westminster Condos and Townhouses
North Delta Houses
North Surrey Houses
North Surrey Condos and Townhouses
North Vancouver Houses
North Vancouver Condos and Townhouses
Richmond Houses
Richmond Condos and Townhouses
South Surrey White Rock Houses
Squamish Houses
Squamish Condos and Townhouses
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
Whistler Houses
Whistler Condos and Townhouses

Here is a list of the latest foreclosures in BC. 

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With declining interest rates and new lending rules, demand for housing in markets across Canada picks up in Q4

 

Despite economic and political uncertainty – both in Canada and south of the border – a revival of our national real estate market is underway thanks to lower interest rates, changes to mortgage lending rules, and renewed buyer demand. Strong activity through the final months of 2024 in most major regions from coast to coast resulted in moderate price gains, nationally. 

According to the Royal LePage® House Price Survey released today, the aggregate1 price of a home in Canada increased 3.8% year over year to $819,600 in the fourth quarter of 2024. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the national aggregate home price remained essentially flat, rising a modest 0.5%. While activity began to flourish again in the final months of 2024, following sluggish demand in most major markets over the summer,  home price appreciation remained in check last quarter. 

“There are several converging factors revitalizing Canada’s real estate market and making home ownership more attainable,” said Phil Soper, president and CEO, Royal LePage. “Interest rates have fallen sharply in recent months, with further reductions expected in 2025. We believe the Bank of Canada could lower rates by another 100 basis points by year end, steadily improving affordability. At the same time, new mortgage rules are already helping younger Canadians by increasing borrowing power and reducing monthly carrying costs.

“While geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over the Trump administration’s proposed trade policies may weigh on consumer confidence, residential real estate remains largely insulated from such external pressures in the short term. Canada’s housing market is fundamentally driven by domestic factors. With strong full-time job growth, improving housing supply in key markets, and more accessible financing, we expect healthy activity levels to persist, even as broader economic challenges unfold,” said Soper.

When broken out by housing type, the national median price of a single-family detached home increased 4.9% year over year to $855,900, while the median price of a condominium increased 1.5% year over year to $592,700. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, home prices remained virtually flat, with the median price of a single-family detached home increasing a modest 0.6%, and the median price of a condominium rising just 0.4%. Price data, which includes both resale and new build, is provided by RPS Real Property Solutions, a leading Canadian real estate valuation company.

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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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Have New Year’s Resolutions? Tips to Stay on Track in 2025

 

As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change.

Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it takes work to make resolutions stick.

Studies have shown that up to 70 per cent of people who make New Year’s resolutions abandon those good intentions within months.

Here are some tips for how to keep those resolutions when your willpower starts to falter.

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Wallpapering for Beginners

 

Wallpaper has made a serious comeback in recent years. From bold murals to delicate prints, the options are endless and the results can be breathtaking. But before you start envisioning a papered powder room, it’s important to be prepared. 

Here’s everything you need to know as a beginner, so your wallpapering project is as seamless as it is stylish.

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BC Home Flipping Tax in 2025

 

Starting January 1, 2025, profits from selling a taxable property in BC are subject to a new tax if the property was purchased less than 730 days before the sale. This rule applies regardless of the seller's location. A taxable property includes residential properties, properties zoned for residential use, and rights to acquire such properties, like pre-construction assignments.

Exceptions include deemed dispositions, mortgages, leases, gifts, or transfers without a change in beneficial ownership. For example, selling a property purchased on May 1, 2023, before June 1, 2025, would trigger the tax, while sales after this period would not. Exempt property locations are excluded.



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