In late-2022, strata corporations were no longer allowed to make age-restricting bylaws for persons under 55 years old. The intent of this policy was to make more strata units available to more British Columbian families. This means that any current age restrictions under 55+ are unenforceable. However, as anticipated by BCREA and other stakeholders, the …
Summary of Findings: Read the Report The post-pandemic housing market has been notable for its stubborn refusal to track expectations. One of the most interesting and unexpected recent housing market trends has been the lack of new listings, which have been trending well below average in all areas of the province since the start of …
Registration for the Association of Interior REALTORS® Annual Tradeshow & Conference for non-member licensees and brokerage staff is now open. Join the Association of Interior REALTORS® for an action-packed two days of networking, keynote presentations, tradeshow and more! The Tradeshow & Conference will be in Penticton, BC on June 19 and June 20. The cost …
Wildfires have had a devastating impact on communities across BC in recent years. This year’s wildfire season has already begun and, as a REALTOR®, you can help protect your clients by reminding them of the importance of home insurance, both year-round and when buying or selling a home. If your client is buying a home, …
On May 7-9, 2023, delegates from all eight real estate boards gathered in Victoria to meet with their constituent Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) during BCREA’s annual Government Liaison (GL) Days. During this event, BC’s organized real estate sector collectively advocated for a more thoughtful housing policymaking process and increased missing middle housing options …
Sadly, it seems that in addition to spring, summer, fall and winter, BC now has a fifth season: wildfire season. What’s worse is that this year the wildfire season has gotten off to an early start, making it more important than ever for REALTORS® to help clients manage wildfire risks. While there are some things …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – May 11, 2023. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,427 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in April 2023, a decrease of 17.7 per cent from April 2022. The average MLS® residential …
On May 7-9, 2023, BCREA and representatives from each of BC’s eight real estate member boards will gather in Victoria for our annual Government Liaison (GL) Days conference. We are looking forward to hosting this event in person again for the first time since 2019. GL Days is a key advocacy event during which …
Mental health is an essential component of our daily lives. Yet, it is still overlooked and stigmatized in society. Many individuals are afraid to seek help or speak up about their struggles with mental illness due to the fear of judgment and discrimination. Those struggles can come from diverse places, not only from the professional …
Mental health is always a topic worth discussing because, as conversations about mental health are becoming more and more open, we realize that it touches all of our personal and professional lives in some way. However, mental health issues are still very personal and private and generally up to individuals to discuss (or not) on …
Real estate professionals face unique problems and challenges in their everyday practice, from the uncertain housing market landscape, long work hours, and other stressors, each taking a toll on their mental and physical health. According to the findings of the survey on COVID-19 and mental health from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, one …
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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