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Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board MLS® home sales rebound from last year but remain well below average in August
Home sales were 28% below the five-year average and 31.1% below the 10-year average for the month of August.
Cadreb donating to British Columbia Fire Appeal
British Columbia has seen an unprecedented wildfire season. Dangerous fires have spread throughout British Columbia posing a significant threat to many communities and forcing people to evacuate their homes. Members of our REALTOR® community have lost offices and homes in recent weeks, with over 220 homes already destroyed. Last week the Canadian Real Estate Association […]
CREA Launching Updated REALTOR® Code Course
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) announced an updated version the REALTOR® Code of Ethics course.
BCFSA Launches Consultation on Natural Catastrophe and Climate-Related Risks
BCFSA is initiating a conversation with B.C.’s financial services sector participants and consumers about the appropriate regulatory approach to address natural catastrophes and climate-related risks in financial services.
Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board MLS® home sales remain below historical norms but still on the path to recovery
Home sales were 15% below the five-year average and 27.9% below the 10-year average for the month of June.
Disclosure of Multiple Offers form approved and added to Rules of Cooperation
On July 17th, a new rule and form that are focused on enhancing transparency in multiple offer situations will be implemented.
Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board MLS® home sales surge, recording first year-over-year gain in nearly two years
The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board totaled 377 units in May 2023. This was a substantial increase of 72.9% from May 2022.
CRA: Underused Housing Tax Educational Webinar
The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) guidance on the underused housing tax is now available.On June 9, 2022, the Underused Housing Tax Act (UHTA) received Royal Assent, which means that it is now law. Under the UHTA, the annual 1% underused housing tax generally affects non-Canadian, non-resident owners of vacant or underused residential property in Canada, […]
BC Government expands exemptions in Strata Property Regulation 55+ Bylaws
Changes to the Strata Property Regulation will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in their homes even if their family structure changes.