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Tackling Homeownership Challenges: Strategies for Helping Buyers Get Into Homes

Above, top row from left, Athena Peterson and Koby Bishop; bottom row from left, Alisha Collins and Debra Beagle As housing demand and prices increase, financial obstacles can make homeownership feel out of reach for today’s homebuyers. But as a trusted real estate professional, there are several steps you can advise them on to help…

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When Giants Move, Everyone Feels It

Around 7:14 a.m. on a random Thursday, someone in nearly every brokerage office, group chat, or Slack channel sends the same message: “Did you see the news?” Another merger. Another acquisition. Another domino in a consolidation cycle that’s starting to feel less like a phase and more like the industry’s new operating system. The headlines…

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Consumer Confidence Dips Lower to Close out 2025

As a new year comes up around the corner, how are consumers feeling about the economy as this year ends? The latest monthly Consumer Confidence Index update, assembled by The Conference Board, found that confidence was down in December. The November Consumer Confidence Index, which was reported at the time as a sharp drop, saw…

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How to Diversify Your Skill Set to Build a Market-Resistant Business

Above, top row from left, Corey McCloskey and Rei Mesa; bottom row from left, Sheena Saydam and Brooke Sines When times get tough, the tough get creative. As the real estate market and overall economy continue to evolve, honing your skills in areas like niche real estate, property management or investing are just a few…

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Diane Keaton, House Flipper and Renovator

(Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images) The late Diane Keaton’s Los Angeles, California, house has hit the market for $27 million. The storied superstar actress, who died in October, herself renovated the Sullivan Canyon property (found at 13215 Riviera Ranch Road in LA), and it was far from the only house she made over…

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The 42nd Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival

Do you have plans from February 22 to March 1? If not, here's a treat if you're a wine lover!

With all the various events happening this love month, it’s a shame if you can’t attend one! You know how much I love wine! So, why not go out and join in on one of Canada’s oldest events of its kind in the world.

2020 marks the 42nd year of the Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. Can you believe it? The wine selection is fantastic and the participants have been carefully chosen. With over 775+ wines available for sampling, you won’t go out empty-handed! Get to understand different cultures by the flavour of their wine. Move from one country/region simply by moving from one tasting room to another.

Oh and if you don't have a date for Valentine’s Day, this may be a chance to meet someone special over a glass of wine! Don’t wait any longer! Visit www.VanWineFest.ca and grab a ticket.

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