The BCREA represents 11 member real estate boards and their approximately 18,000 REALTORS® on all provincial issues, providing an extensive communications network, standard forms, economic research and analysis, government relations, applied practice courses and continuing professional education (cpe). 

Housing Market Update Video Podcast (June 2013) 

Watch BCREA Chief Economist Cameron Muir discuss the May 2013 statistics:

BC Housing Market Recovering From 2012 Slowdown

BCREA reports that a total of 7,664 residential sales were recorded by the MLS® in BC during May, down 0.7 cent from May of 2012. . . more >>

Mortgage Rate Forecast (June 2013)

The Canadian five-year posted mortgage rate once again fell back to its historical low of 5.14 per cent in the second quarter, its lowest level since early 2012. . . more >>   

Commercial Leading Indicator (May 2013)

The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator bounced back in the first quarter of 2013, rising 0.4 points and partially offsetting the decline in the fourth quarter of 2012. . . more >> 

The Bulletin (May 2013)

The Bulletin is BCREA's quarterly newsletter, featuring real estate news from a provincial perspective. In this issue:
  • Multi-Stakeholder Workshop Generates Action Plan for Floodplain Mapping
  • President's Report: A Time of Renewal
  • Foundation Supports BCREA's Transformative Education Plan
  • Disclosure of Remuneration When Acting As a Designated Agent
  • Home Sales Per Capita Suggest Latent Demand
  • LiveSmart BC Program: Now Extended!
  • Professional Standards Manual Now Available in Improved Online Format
  • Congratulations REBGV: Winners of BCREA's 2012 Government Relations Award!
  • Stay Up-to-Date: Free New HPO Subscriber Service

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Legally Speaking (May 2013)

Legally Speaking is an essential newsletter, published eight times a year, for all professionals involved in real estate transactions. In this issue:
Features: Brian Taylor - Non-refundable and Absolutely Forfeited Means Exactly That

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