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BCREA Nowcast
The BCREA Nowcast estimate of provincial economic growth (expressed as year-over-year growth in real GDP) for April 2021 is 12.6 per cent.
Posted Aug 03, 2021
by Brendon Ogmundson
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Where to Find Resources From BCFSA, Real Estate’s New Regulator
BC has a new real estate regulator. Still have questions or looking for resources? We’ve got you covered with a list resources to help REALTORS® with the transition.
Posted Aug 01, 2021
by Shaheed Devji
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Revised Real Estate Rules Now in Effect Under New Regulator
BCFSA, real estate’s new regulator, has renumbered the rules and made minor language changes to align with provincial drafting standards.
Posted Aug 01, 2021
by Shaheed Devji
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UPDATED – BCFSA Becomes Real Estate Regulator on August 1: What You Need to Know
On August 1, 2021, RECBC and OSRE will be integrated into the BC Financial Services Authority, resulting in one single regulator for real estate in BC.
Posted Aug 01, 2021
by Shaheed Devji
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REALTORS® Encouraged to Review Health Measures Announced in Central Okanagan Due to COVID-19 Spike
Masks are again mandatory in public indoor spaces for all people age 12 and the public is encouraged to be cautious with gatherings.
Posted Jul 29, 2021
by Shaheed Devji
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PODCAST: A Guide to Getting Started as a REALTOR® (July 2021)
Featuring a panel of three BC Realtors, including host and managing broker Tony Joe, BCREA Director Ashley Smith, and Youth Professional Network chair Kate Philpott.
Posted Jul 29, 2021
by Shaheed Devji
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Testing the Waters: Transactions Involving Float Homes #540
Buyers considering purchasing their first float home may not be aware of some of the differences between such a purchase, and the simple purchase of a boat or home on land.
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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 Jul 29, 2021
by Ryan McLaughlin
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Five Insurance Tips for Wildfire Season
BC’s wildfire season has gotten off to an early start and while there are some things homeowners can do to make their properties more wildfire-resilient, managing wildfire risk largely comes down to homeowner insurance.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
by April van Ert
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Housing Market Update – July 2021
Watch BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson discuss the June 2021 statistics.
Posted Jul 15, 2021
by Brendon Ogmundson
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Know Your Product: House Structures is Now Available Online
Know Your Product: House Structures is a revamped version of the previously popular Know Your Product course, where REALTORS® will be provided a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of residential construction.
Posted Jul 14, 2021
by Mackenzie Smith
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New Toolkits Available for Limited Dual Agency Agreements
BCREA has launched two new toolkits in the Standard Forms Resource Centre to help REALTORS® navigate dual agency scenarios.
Posted Jul 14, 2021
by April van Ert
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New Video Explains the Co-Listing Form – Separate Representation to Clients
BCREA has created a new video to help REALTORS® explain the Co-Listing Form – Separate Representation to their clients.
Posted Jul 13, 2021
by Marianne Brimmell
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Legal Defence Reserve Offers Peace of Mind for REALTORS® Faced with Legal Challenges
While professionalism is always top of mind for REALTORS®, your peace of mind is important, too.
Posted Jul 13, 2021
by Shaheed Devji
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Standard Forms Spotlight: REMINDER – The BCREA Individual Identification Information Record Has Been Retired
Please use the FINTRAC forms provided by CREA or your brokerage to ensure you continue to meet your record keeping obligations.
Posted Jul 13, 2021
by Syntyche Smith
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BCREA Calls for Ongoing Collaboration with Launch of Sole Regulator
BCREA welcomes the announcement that as of August 1, BCFSA becomes the sole regulator for BC’s financial services sector.
Posted Jul 12, 2021
by April van Ert
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Housing Market Activity Normalizing After a Frenetic Year
BCREA reports that a total of 11,070 residential unit sales were recorded by the MLS® in June 2021.
Posted Jul 12, 2021
by Brendon Ogmundson
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Save the Date: Mastering Compliance 2.0 and Anti-Money Laundering Symposium Coming October 2021
This October, BCREA will expand its anti-money laundering support for managing brokers and compliance officers with the launch of an updated online version of Mastering Compliance.
Posted Jul 07, 2021
by Harveen Johal
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RECBC, OSRE and BCREA Update Recommendations on Open Houses
While open houses and in-person showings can resume as BC enters Step 3 of the Restart Plan, health and safety should continue to be a priority.
Posted Jun 30, 2021
by April van Ert
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BCREA Agrees with Expert Panel’s Calls to Increase Housing Supply for Improved Affordability
BCREA is encouraged by the final report from the Expert Panel on Housing Supply and Affordability and its specific recommendations around housing supply.
Posted Jun 29, 2021
by Shaheed Devji
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