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UPDATE: COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard
The BCREA Economics team has created the COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard to help REALTORS® monitor BC’s economic recovery.
Posted May 27, 2022
by Ryan McLaughlin
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Avoid Costly Mistakes Concerning the Foreign Buyers’ Tax #549
A recent BC Supreme Court decision highlights the potential risks for REALTORS® working with buyers whose residency or citizenship status is unknown or has recently changed.
Posted May 26, 2022
by Oana Hyatt
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BC REALTORS® Advocate for Better Consumer Protections During 2022 Government Liaison Days
On May 10 and 11, many REALTORS® from across BC convened to discuss government liaison issues and met with their local MLAs.
Posted May 25, 2022
by Matt Mayers
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BCREA Standard Forms Housekeeping Amendments Spring 2022
On May 16, 2022, BCREA released several standard forms housekeeping amendments through CREA’s WEBForms®. Here’s a summary of the standard forms and revisions that are in the housekeeping amendments.
Posted May 18, 2022
by Jim McCaughan
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Resources to Help REALTORS® and Your Clients Navigate Extreme Climate
Be prepared for unexpected wildfires and flooding this season.
Posted May 13, 2022
by Pearl Zhou
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Housing Market Update – May 2022
Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the April 2022 statistics.
Posted May 13, 2022
by Brendon Ogmundson
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BC Home Sales Trending Toward Normal Activity
BCREA reports that a total of 8,939 residential unit sales were recorded by the MLS® in April 2022, a decrease of 34.9 per cent from a record April 2021.
Posted May 12, 2022
by Brendon Ogmundson
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BC Real Estate Boards Named Finalists for 2022 Real Estate Land Awards
The Real Estate Foundation of BC recently announced the finalists for its 2022 Land Awards recognizing outstanding projects and standout leaders in the province.
Posted May 09, 2022
by Pearl Zhou
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New BC Real Estate Association Report Estimates Impacts of Increased Supply on BC Housing Market
BCREA’s latest Market Intelligence Report finds that policies designed to streamline the development cycle are effective at mitigating demand shocks and corresponding price increases.
Posted May 03, 2022
by Brendon Ogmundson
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BCREA Nowcast
The BCREA Nowcast estimate of provincial economic growth (expressed as year-over-year growth in real GDP) for February 2022 is 5.7 per cent.
Posted May 02, 2022
by Brendon Ogmundson
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Federal Budget 2022: Taxation of Property Flipping, GST and Assignment Sales #548
The proposed federal budget for 2022 has introduced a number of new rules relating to real estate, including rules to dampen speculation in the market. REALTORS® should be aware of these changes.
Posted Apr 28, 2022
by Peter Borszcz
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Inflation and the Rising Trend of Underinsured Claims: Tips for REALTORS®
There has been a growing trend of underinsured claims across personal and commercial property lines over the past two years due to inflation and the rise material costs.
Posted Apr 28, 2022
by Pearl Zhou
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Five Things REALTORS® Should Know About Real Estate and the Economy
Here are five learning outcomes that Realtors should know about real estate and the economy from Economics for REALTORS®: How to Apply Economic Data and Trends to Help Your Clients.
Posted Apr 19, 2022
by Mackenzie Smith
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Safety and Manufactured Homes Pilot Project: Resources for Sellers and Buyers
This pilot project is the collective effort of the BCREA, Association of Interior REALTORS® and Technical Safety BC.
Posted Apr 14, 2022
by British Columbia Real Estate Association
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Strong First Quarter for BC Housing Markets, But Rising Rates Loom Large
The British Columbia Real Estate Associatio reports that a total of 11,463 residential unit sales were recorded by the MLS® in March 2022, a decrease of 24.1 per cent from a record March 2021.
Posted Apr 12, 2022
by Brendon Ogmundson
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How the 2022 Federal Budget Impacts BC Real Estate
On April 7, Budget 2022 was introduced with a significant focus on the supply and affordability of housing in Canada.
Posted Apr 08, 2022
by Matt Mayers
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Cybersecurity Tips for REALTORS®: Multifactor Authentication
Ensuring your digital accounts are secure online prevents hackers from obtaining not just your sensitive information, but also private client information.
Posted Apr 08, 2022
by Pearl Zhou
by Jim McCaughan 
