Excellent Layout
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 989sqft
Priced at $668,800

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Corner unit, over height ceilings, private treed outlook & plenty of natural light. This 2bed/2bath/989sqft home shows well & won't disappoint. Located in Veritas, a 6 year young complex in the Heart of SFU, UniverCity; Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Features: welcoming entry, open layout, excellent rm separation, laminate & plush carpets, large kitchen w/SS appls & breakfast bar w/access to fully covered balcony. The master fits king size bed, has walk-in closet & ensuite with his/her...

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,977 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September 2022, a decrease of 45.8 per cent from September 2021. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $927,119, a 1.7 per cent increase from $912,008 recorded in September 2021. Total sales dollar volume was $4.6 billion, a 44.9 per cent decline from the same time last year.

“Mortgage qualifying continues to be a significant hurdle for many potential buyers as interest rates rise,” said BCREA Chief Economist...

Home sellers were more active in Metro Vancouver’s* housing market in September while home buyer demand remained below the region’s long-term averages.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,687 in September 2022, a 46.4 per cent decrease from the 3,149 sales recorded in September 2021, and a 9.8 per cent decrease from the 1,870 homes sold in August 2022.

Last month’s sales were 35.7 per cent below the 10-year September sales average.

“With the Bank of Canada and other central banks around the globe...

Lush Forest Outlook

One UniverCity Crescent

3 Bed, 2 Bath 1290sqft

Priced at $778,800

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Lush forest and mountain top views, bright, spacious & in impeccable condition! This is the home you have been searching for. Welcome to this true 3 bed, 2 bath, 1290sqft luxury home, in prestigious One University Cr., located in UniverCity, Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Features: freshly painted, East/West exposure, 2 large covered balconies, engineered floors, 9’ ceilings, open kitchen w/SS apps, quartz counters & breakfast bar & a cozy fireplace. The...

Highlights:

• Bond yields on a rollercoaster ride but mortgage rates remain flat

. • Is the Canadian economy slowing?

• When will the Bank of Canada reverse course?

Mortgage Rate Outlook

Volatility continued in the Canadian mortgage market over the third quarter. Financial markets are currently digesting a complex economic environment as still high, though perhaps peaking, inflation collides with anxiety over a potential recession. That anxiety has expressed itself as volatility across Canadian bond markets with yields on Canadian government debt plunging before rapidly recovering...

Excellent Layout

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 989sqft

Priced at $668,800

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Corner unit, over height ceilings, private treed outlook & plenty of natural light. This 2bed/2bath/989sqft home shows well & won't disappoint. Located in Veritas, a 6 year young complex in the Heart of SFU, UniverCity; Vancouver's premier lifestyle neighborhood. Features: welcoming entry, open layout, excellent rm separation, laminate & plush carpets, large kitchen w/SS appls & breakfast bar w/access to fully covered balcony. The master fits king size bed, has walk-in closet & ensuite with...

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,645 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in August 2022, a decrease of 40.8 per cent from August 2021. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $918,378, a 2.1 per cent increase from $899,428 recorded in August 2021. Total sales dollar volume was $5.2 billion, a 39.6 per cent decline from the same time last year.

“Housing activity across the province remains well below normal but is showing signs of stabilizing,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson....

Simon Fraser University is adding purpose-built, sustainably designed family housing to the Burnaby campus this fall, giving students with families a broader range of affordable accommodation options.

Located in UniverCity on the east side of the Burnaby campus, the two new buildings include 90 rental units—including three accessible units—consisting of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The units are reserved for SFU students with a spouse or common-law partner and/or children. Students who are interested in living in this unique residence community can learn...

Third Quarter – September 2022

The dramatic rise in Canadian mortgage rates has prompted an equally dramatic shift in the BC housing market. While the year started with home sales on pace to exceed 100,000 unit sales for a second consecutive year, aggressive monetary tightening in response to the highest inflation in decades quickly sent demand to the sidelines as five-year mortgage rates more than doubled. Compounding the impact of rising mortgage rates, mortgage stress test requirements mean many potential buyers have to qualify at more than 7 per cent.

There are some signs, however, that...

Metro Vancouver’s* housing market is experiencing a quieter summer season marked by reduced sale and listing activity.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,870 in August 2022, a 40.7 per cent decrease from the 3,152 sales recorded in August 2021, and a 0.9 per cent decrease from the 1,887 homes sold in July 2022.

Last month’s sales were 29.2 per cent below the 10-year August sales average.

“With inflationary pressure and interest rates on the rise, home buyer and seller activity shifted below our long-term...

Analysis: ‘Buyers don’t know whether to purchase yet. And sellers don’t know if they should sell for less’

From all corners come the forecasts of lower housing prices in Canada. Everyone is nervous.

The predictions portend gloom for many who bought homes in recent years, particularly over-leveraged investors. But drastically reduced prices also signal a possible opening for middle-income earners so far barricaded out of ownership.

The Bank of Canada is expected to again hike the prime rate in September, to about 3.5 per cent. This will further deflate the housing bubble ...

Spacious 1 Bed Home
Excellent Condition
Priced at $439,800

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Enjoy the peace & tranquility this area has to offer. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver premier lifestyle neighborhood. This 1 bed, 1 bath 624sqft home, located in Novo II; a concrete, rental and pet friendly building will not disappoint. Perfect for investors, first time buyers, students & everyone else in between. Features: an abundance of natural light, an open layout, granite counters, SS appliances, laminate floors, newer front load washer & dryer & covered balcony. The large bedroom has plenty...

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,572 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS® ) in July 2022, a decrease of 42.4 per cent from July 2021. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $923,449, a 3.6 per cent increase from $891,376 recorded in July 2021. Total sales dollar volume was $5.1 billion, a 40.3 per cent decline from the same time last year.

“High mortgage rates continued to lower sales activity in July,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “Many regions around the province...

Spacious 1 Bed Home

Excellent Condition

Priced at $439,800

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Enjoy the peace & tranquility this area has to offer. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver premier lifestyle neighborhood. This 1 bed, 1 bath 624sqft home, located in Novo II; a concrete, rental and pet friendly building will not disappoint. Perfect for investors, first time buyers, students & everyone else in between. Features: an abundance of natural light, an open layout, granite counters, SS appliances, laminate floors, newer front load washer & dryer & covered balcony. The large bedroom has...

Metro Vancouver’s* housing market has entered a new cycle marked by quieter home buyer demand and a gradual rise in the supply of homes for sale.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 1,887 in July 2022, a 43.3 per cent decrease from the 3,326 sales recorded in July 2021, and a 22.8 per cent decrease from the 2,444 homes sold in June 2022.

Last month’s sales were 35.2 per cent below the 10-year July sales average.

“Home buyers are exercising more caution in today’s market in response to rising interest...

Spacious 1 Bed Home

Excellent Condition

Priced at $448,800

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Enjoy the peace & tranquility this area has to offer. Welcome to UniverCity at SFU, Vancouver premier lifestyle neighborhood. This 1 bed, 1 bath 624sqft home, located in Novo II; a concrete, rental and pet friendly building will not disappoint. Perfect for investors, first time buyers, students & everyone else in between. Features: an abundance of natural light, an open layout, granite counters, SS appliances, laminate floors, newer front load washer & dryer & covered balcony. The large bedroom...

Highlights:

• National home sales fell by 5.6% on a month-over-month basis in June.
• Actual (not seasonally adjusted) monthly activity came in 23.9% below the June record set in 2021.
• The number of newly listed properties was up 4.1% month-over-month.
• The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) edged down 1.9% month-over-month but was still up 14.9% year-over-year.
• The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average sale price posted a 1.8% year-over-year decline in June.