What experts advise for buyers, sellers as Vancouver-area home sales hit 25-year low

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Home Repair Experts Reveal the Surprising Dangers of Having Moss on Your Roof

If you notice there’s something green growing on your roof, it could be moss— that spongy, cushion-y plant you’ve seen on rocks and trees. “Moss is a low-growing plant that thrives in wet conditions,” says Jay Pscheidt, PhD, professor and

New real estate rules threatened to upend homebuying for Americans. Here’s what experts say has changed



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Last summer, rule changes from the National Association of Realtors, the powerful real estate trade organization, threatened to upend the way Americans buy and sell homes. Some experts predicted the 6% commission, the unofficial fee for buying or

Real estate experts worry new flood zone could impact market

Following the new Montreal flood zone map being made public, a non-profit group, the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) — which represents more than 15,000 real estate brokers and agencies — is ringing the alarm.

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Is co-owning a home better for your wallet? Real estate experts weigh in

Purchasing a slice of a home with your friends or family may not be as easy as it sounds.

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What Experts Expect in 2023

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Perhaps you’re thinking about completing a few home renovation projects this year, but you’re afraid you might not be able to afford them. Between inflation and supply shortages, prices for these upgrades might surge.

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Housing Fraud Is on the Rise Amid Tight Market Conditions, Experts Say

  • Real estate professionals say they’ve seen a surge in housing fraud over the past year.
  • It’s a consequence of tight conditions sparking desperation from both buyers and sellers.
  • Some experts say they expect the situation to get worse as market