British Columbia Real Estate Association


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About the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA)

BC Survey Suggests Real Estate Purchase Confidence Improving, May 2009

In May 2009, BCREA sponsored the second survey of a two-part public opinion research project. This second survey, conducted by Mustel Group Market Research, tracked several key measures asked in a January 2009 BCREA survey, including top affordability barriers and how provincial taxes impact BC homebuyers. It also uncovered new primary data on buyer intentions and energy-efficiency practices at home.

Survey on Affordability and Green Housing Reveals BC Trends, April 2009

In January 2009, BCREA sponsored the first survey in a two-part public opinion research project. This first survey, conducted by Mustel Group Market Research, benchmarked public awareness of housing affordability hurdles like the Property Transfer Tax and collected original primary data on green real estate trends throughout the province.

Economic Impact of Home Sales

Every 100 MLS® residential transactions in 2007 generated nearly $4.2 million in economic output, $2 million in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 28 full-time equivalent jobs and added nearly $1.3 million to household income in BC. Every 100 MLS® residential sales in 2007 also accounted for nearly $300,000 in federal taxes, $660,000 in provincial taxes and $32,000 in municipal taxes.

Quality of Life Good for British Columbians, February 2007

The vast majority of British Columbians are pleased with the quality of life in their communities, with 92 per cent rating it positively,1 according to survey results released today by BCREA. However, results also indicate opportunities in several areas, including investment in water supply and infrastructure, management of growth and development and traffic concerns.

BCREA-Mustel Beyond the Polls Focus Group Findings

Illegal Drugs and Property Disclosure

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