The proposed federal budget for 2022 has introduced a number of new rules relating to real estate, including new rules to dampen speculation in the Canadian real estate market (for a full list of the housing affordability measures announced, click here). REALTORS® should be generally aware of these changes and where they may affect a …
According to Aviva Insurance, there has been a growing trend of underinsured claims across personal and commercial property lines over the past two years. This trend is fuelled by customers not being adequately insured to value. As a result, Aviva says that claims are coming in much higher than what customers are insured for. With …
Clients rely on REALTORS® to have ample knowledge of the housing market while guiding them through the buying and selling process. To be as effective as possible in advising your clients, a general understanding of what influences the market is essential. With this in mind, BCREA recently created the self-paced online course Economics for REALTORS®: …
Between April 11 and October 28, 2022, a pilot project is underway in the Association of Interior REALTORS® Southern Peace area regarding manufactured homes and electrical safety. Normally, before a manufactured home can be listed for sale, a valid electrical safety certification or approval label or mark has to be in place. During the pilot …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – April 12, 2022. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 11,463 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March 2022, a decrease of 24.1 per cent from a record March 2021. The average …
UPDATE – April 12, 2022: This post was updated to correct a figure related to the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit. The tax credit is up to $7,500, not $50,000 as previously stated. Budget 2022 was introduced on April 7 with a significant focus on the supply and affordability of housing in Canada. BCREA was encouraged …
With most of our business being conducted online, REALTORS® and managing brokers must be aware of good cybersecurity practices. Ensuring your digital accounts are secure online prevents hackers from obtaining not just your sensitive information, but also private client information. In a recent Community of Practice for Managing Brokers session, BCREA Technology Manager, Mairon Batista, …
BCREA is seeking managing or associate brokers to serve on the Managing Broker Advisory Committee. As a Committee member, you will be involved in meaningful discussions, identifying opportunities and providing recommendations about how BCREA, through its core services can best support managing brokers and the profession to ensure BCREA is driving value. The Committee is …
April 1, 2022—Vancouver, BC. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Koot as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). An experienced business leader with a deep background in organized real estate, Koot will succeed Darlene K. Hyde and assume responsibilities on April 19, 2022. To ensure a …
The British Columbia Real Estate Association acknowledges that our head office is located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam). We also acknowledge the other 195 First Nations in British Columbia, as these are the lands we each call home.
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