Sustainable Real Estate Development: The Future Is Now
Posted on Jan 21, 2021 in Harcourts News
Staying one step ahead in the uncertain and competitive real estate space can be a challenge. We started out the year with many experts predicting that sustainability would once again be a “trend” for 2021. This is not an “aha” moment for most of us: Green building and sustainability have been enduring trends in the industry for the past couple of...
Metro Vancouver Housing Market Shows Resilience In 2020
Posted on Jan 14, 2021 in Market News
Vancouver's real estate market ended 2020 with a bang, as a December home-buying spree helped the market rebound from a weak 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong December activity brought Metro Vancouver’s* 2020 home sales total in line with the region’s long-term annual average.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that...
The Most Important Step to a Successful First Year in Real Estate
Posted on Jan 07, 2021 in Harcourts News
How much money will you make during your first year in real estate? It’s hard to say. So much comes into play to determine your real estate income. Your market, the overall state of the industry, how many agents you are up against, and how well you manage your time will all affect your bottom line.
As many tenured agents can attest, the first year i...
Snow to Slush to Rain: How to Weatherproof and Waterproof Your Home
Posted on Dec 17, 2020 in Advice
Vancouver isn’t known for endless, snowy winters, but once or twice, those heavy cold fronts do roll through. Mixing that melting snow with the frequent Vancouver rain leads to a very slushy mess — not only through the sidewalks and streets but all-around your home.
One of the most common hazards for any homeowner is water damage. Water not only lea...
METRO VANCOUVER MARKET HIGHLIGHTSNOVEMBER 2020
Posted on Dec 10, 2020 in Market News
November 2020’s home sales in Metro Vancouver were 24.6% above the 10-year sales average for the month and was the second-highest total for the month over this period.
According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), housing demand exceeded 3,000 home sales for the first time since 2015. There were 3,064 sales over the month, represe...
Find Where You Belong With Harcourt
Posted on Dec 03, 2020 in Harcourts News
Today, Harcourts is a fully franchised group of independent businesses operating under the Harcourts name. It is a group which has thousands of highly experienced residential, commercial and rural sales consultants in Harcourts offices throughout the world. It is responsible for selling billions of dollars’ worth of real estate a year. In addition...
