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Canadian real estate: The cost of buying a home now
November 5, 2010 – 7:04 am | 4 Comments
Canadian real estate: The cost of buying a home now

How much does it cost to buy a home in Canada?

It depends on where you want to live.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) regularly publishes statistics about real estate prices in major …

The Best Canadian Blogs
November 2, 2010 – 7:30 am | Comments Off on The Best Canadian Blogs
The Best Canadian Blogs

We’re honored that Canadian Living magazine has included Living Abroad in Canada on its list of “25 Great Canadian Blogs.”

Thanks!

It’s an eclectic list, ranging from investment tips (Your Money) …

What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”
September 19, 2010 – 10:10 am | Comments Off on What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”
What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”

If you’re house-hunting in Vancouver, you’ll likely see some houses that are marketed as “Vancouver Specials.”

Built in the 1960s and ’70s, these flat-fronted two-story homes were constructed quickly, when baby boomers and …

Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?
September 16, 2010 – 7:20 am | Comments Off on Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?
Canadian real estate market: At risk for a U.S.-style crash?

If you’re looking to buy a home in Canada, it’s understandable if you’re a bit jittery about the housing market.

Housing prices in Canada have climbed significantly since the year 2000, particularly in the largest …

What’s new in Vancouver real estate?
July 8, 2010 – 12:52 pm | One Comment
What’s new in Vancouver real estate?

Planning a house-hunting trip to Vancouver? Many potential buyers from China are, too:

Mainland Chinese interest in Metro Vancouver property is so strong that it’s fuelling a market for real estate tourism, with groups …