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MLS® Info
What will the home sale workflow look like with the new sales statuses?
Thursday, April 25, 2024
New sales statuses are coming in June - how will they affect your workflow? (2 minute read)
Grants, rebates, and other incentives
20 grants and rebates for homebuyers and owners
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Help your clients save money using these grants and rebates. (6 minute read)
Legislation
City of Vancouver doesn’t have the authority to limit rent increases
Thursday, April 25, 2024
This BC Supreme Court decision protects landlords' rights from additional rent restrictions beyond provincial regulations. (2 minute read)
FINTRAC
FINTRAC expands API to include Suspicious Transaction Reports
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Learn how FINTRAC has expanded its API reporting portal. (2 minute read)
Taxes
Fact sheet: Information about the GST on new housing 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Need to know more about GST and how its applied in real estate? This fact sheet will help. (7 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Ethics Guy®: How do I know what I think unless I see what I’ve said?
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Kim discusses the relief you can get from writing, but not sending, an 'angry letter'. (3 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Have your say in shaping your community
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Explore opportunities to give feedback to municipalities across Greater Vancouver. (1 minute read)
Government Policy
More protections for renters, landlords, parents, and families
Thursday, April 18, 2024
These proposed amendments look to restrict rent increases, resolve rental disputes faster, and more. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Federal budget helps homebuyers and renters
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Read our breakdown of the Federal Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation. (6 minute read)
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion
Learn more about CCIM’s cultural diversity program
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Through this program, you can receive discounts on CCIM courses and fees. (1 minute read)
Events
GVR's REALTORS® Night Out with the Vancouver Canadians is May 8
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Bring your friends, your family, or send your clients to a memorable night at Nat Bailey Stadium May 8. (1 minute read)
MLS® Info
Making sales more transparent – new sale status, information coming to MLS®
Monday, April 15, 2024
Three new sales statuses, and more public sales information, will be coming to the MLS® soon. (1 minute read)
GVR
GVR announces 2023 award winners for excellence and charitable works
Friday, April 12, 2024
Meet GVR's 2023 Professional Excellence Award and REALTORS Care® Award winners! (2 minute read)
Ethics Guy®
Ethics Guy®: Moving things along
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kim provides updates on some of the professionalism initiatives we're working on. (4 minute read)
GVR Podcasts
The Critical Path podcast – REALTOR® pension plan with INTEGRIS CEO JP Laporte
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Learn more about our new pension plan on the latest episode of the Critical Path. (17:46 listen)
Government Policy
BC brings in anti-flipping legislation
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The BC government will begin taxing the profit on homes sold within two years of purchase, beginning 2025. (3 minute read)
Legislation
Strata hotels, motels exempt from short-term rental restrictions
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Learn about new government regulations clarifying exemptions for short-term rentals coming in May. (2 minute read)
Events
PacificWest announces second keynote speaker: Diana Kander
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Diana Kander is a visionary in the realm of business innovation and curiosity. Don't miss her presentation at PacificWest 2024! (2 minute read)