Have you heard of the Instagram influencer Hushpuppi also known as the “Billionaire Gucci Master,” who turned out to be a Nigerian con artist who is currently awaiting sentencing in US jail? You may not be familiar with Hushpuppi, but you should be familiar with the hallmarks of business email compromise fraud and other identity …
Last week, delegates from BCREA and all eight of BC’s real estate boards met with members of Parliament (MPs) in Ottawa to discuss important issues on Canada’s housing challenges at the 2022 Political Action Committee (PAC) Days conference hosted by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Throughout the event, REALTORS® met with 15 MPs representing …
As British Columbians head to the polls on October 15, BCREA is pleased to share the top housing affordability solutions that should be the policy focus of candidates running for office across the province. Local Government’s Role in Addressing Housing AffordabilityLocal governments have many policy and planning tools they can use to address housing affordability …
Registration is now open for the Banff Western Connection Conference from January 26-28, 2023 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in beautiful Banff, Alberta. The 2023 Banff Western Connection Conference will kick off on January 26th with pre-conference sessions and an opening reception. You’ll then enjoy two full days of exciting, relevant and informative sessions …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – October 12, 2022. 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 …
In advance of the 2022 General Local Elections, BCREA discussed housing challenges faced by mayors and community stakeholders in several of BC’s unique municipalities. While at first glance, problems may seem lesser in areas like Vancouver Island or northern B.C., where the average home price is ‘only’ $430,000, there is an array of unique challenges …
At the 2022 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, delegates from BCREA and five of BC’s real estate boards met with municipal leaders to discuss how housing supply and affordability issues have impacted their communities. In advance of the upcoming civic elections, we are pleased to share what we’ve learned to help inform housing affordability …
BCREA has created a new self-paced online course, Manufactured Homes: What REALTORS® Need to Know 2.0, which equips REALTORS® with proper foundations on the definitions, legislation, and requirements for manufactured homes. This new and improved 2.0 release replaces the previous version of the course with updated content and more extensive development on key issues. Manufactured Homes: What …
Listing and selling tenanted properties can be complicated and add complexity to a transaction. From coordinating showings, to providing vacant possession, to provisions in contracts for standard adjustments at closing, there is a lot for REALTORS® to know and understand. Coordinating Showings At common law and under section 28 of the Residential Tenancy Act (the …
BCREA is seeking REALTOR® and public Directors to join our Board of Directors for the 2023-24 term. As a BCREA Director, you will have the opportunity to make meaningful impact on the future of the REALTOR® profession and guide the real estate sector on provincial issues. With your sectoral expertise and governance experience, you will …