Dodi Thorhaug : Re/Max Dodi Thorhaug Realty

The February 2015 Metro Vancouver Housing #'s are here! The regions currently sits firmly in a 

seller's market.

• In February 2015 home sale & listing totals came in well above the regions 10 year averages
• We saw a 21% increase in residential property sales in February 2015 compared to February 2014
• February 2015's sales were 20.2% above the 10-year sales average for the month
• The sales-to-active-listings ratio was 25.7% for Metro Vancouver, the highest ratio since March 2011
• Sales of detached properties in February 2015 were 25.% higher than February 2014 and 84.1% higher than February 2013
• Sales of apartment properties in February 2015 were 20.5% higher than February 2014 and 63.7% higher than February 2013
• Sales of attached properties in February 2015 were 11.8% higher than February 2014 and 56.5% higher than February 2013

Click here for your full report: Metro Vancouver February 2015 Residential Sales

If you have any question on how to captialize on the current trends in your micro market, don't hesitate to give us a call! 604.644.3634

With todays market conditions, now is the time to make a move!

Dodi and Rachael

*Areas covered ifn this report include: Whistler, Sunshine Coas, Squamish, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and South Delta

Happy March 2015! We always love to share ways to save money, especially when it comes to your home.

The Real Esate Board of Greater Vancouver regularly compiles all the different programs a property buyer or owner can take advantage of that may offset housing costs or put a little money back in your pocket. It's a helpful tool that summarizes the scope of a program, who/how to contact, and also provides links for more information. 

Here's the list of current grants and rebates available to you, updated as of February 2015. Click here to read more: Top 20 Home Buyer & Owner Grands and Rebates

1. RRSP/Home Buyer's Plan
2. GST Rebate on New Homes
3. BC Property Transfer Tax First-Time Home Buyers' program
4. First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credidt
5. BC Home Owner Grant
6. BC Property Tax Deferment Program
7. Home Adaptations for Independence
8. CMHC Mortgage Loan Insurance Premium Refund
9. Energy Saving Mortgages
10. Low Interest Renovation Loans
11. Energy Conservation and Assistance Program
12. Energy Savings Kit Program
13. Home Energy Rebate Offer
14. BC Hydro Power Smart Partner Program for Businesses
15. BC Hydro Power Smart Express for Business
16. FortisBC Rebate Program for Homes
17. FortisBC Rebate Program for Business
18. Rain Barrel Subsidy Programs
19. Local Government Water Conservation Incetives
20. Local Governement Water Meter Programs

Best Regards,

Dodi and Rachael