Real Estate Tips, Real Talk with Corbin | March 26, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Are you Alberta-bound? With more British Columbians moving to Alberta than ever (especially Calgary!) I wanted to do a deep dive into this migration pattern and see whatβs really happening. It was time to see just what the numbers were exactly and share them. Personally in my business, since 2020 I have never had more…
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Real Estate Tips | March 26, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
In a world where excess is often celebrated, there’s a growing movement towards simplicity and minimalism. One manifestation of this trend is the rise of tiny homes. These compact living spaces have captured the imagination of many, offering a way to downsize, declutter, and live with greater intentionality. In this blog post, we’ll delve into…
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Real Estate Tips | March 21, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Renovating your home can be an exciting yet daunting task, especially when you’re on a tight budget. However, with the right strategies and a little creativity, you can transform your living space without breaking the bank. In this blog post, we’ll explore some smart tips and tricks for renovating on a budget, from prioritizing projects…
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Real Talk with Corbin | March 18, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
ποΈ Newlands is an 18-hole course with banquet and wedding facilities for up to 700 people. I can attest to this as we had our high school dry grad there back in the day, and despite the memories of being awkward and nervous, I do remember the venue was very nice! ππ« There’s also a…
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Real Talk with Corbin | March 16, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
While US real GDP per capita has been steadily increasing, here in Canada we’re actually currently decreasing. This highlights the fact that since 2015 we have rapidly declining when compared to the US. We had been stable at about 83% for about 24 years and then within just 5 years, had fallen to 76% without…
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Real Estate Tips | March 15, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the way millennials approach housing. With rising living costs, stagnant wages, and changing societal norms, traditional housing options such as buying a home or renting an apartment have become increasingly out of reach for many young adults. As a result, alternative living arrangements, such as…
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Real Talk with Corbin | March 13, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
πΌ The office of the superintendent of Bankruptcies or the OSB had 759 claims in January which was 42% more than the month prior and a staggering 129% higher than a year ago. π This chart gives things some context and shows that while we’ve had worst times prior to about 20 years ago, the…
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Real Estate Stats | March 7, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Hey Clients & Friends, π Hope everyone had a great February – Lots to catch up on so buckle up π€ π!!! This February marks the first month that the Housing Price Index actually went UP in all categories after 7 straight months of price decline!Β Sellers reading this are already starting to smile, (and they…
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Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | March 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
π« Are you considering moving to the US? πΊπΈ Here’s one of the most common ways that Canadians move down to the states! It’s called the E2 Investor Visa and I’ll explain it to you in 3 simple steps! 1οΈβ£ You need to Invest around $100,000 USD into some kind of business, either starting it…
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Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | March 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
π This article from the Globe and Mail lays out just HOW poor we are and why! π Canada suffered yet another decline in per capita GDP in the fourth quarter of 2023: making it the fifth decline in the past six quarters, resulting in the worst sustained drop in more than 30 years. π»…
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