Fara Ghafari, 88 West Realty
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
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Canada Housing Needs Better Payment Planning
Canada’s market looks calmer, with steady policy rates and easing inflation pressures, but affordability still hinges on household budget room, not rate forecasts. Many renewers need early planning: household resilience depends on payment headroom, and comparing offers matters because a first renewal quote is rarely the sharpest. More households relied on rental income or family […]
Canada Data Week Sharpens Housing Outlook
This current week featured Canada inflation, housing, and trade catalysts, with a tariff deadline looming alongside fresh readings on starts, retail sales, and lending. Early-Q3 inflation and home sales readings may guide debate over whether the central bank eventually hikes again or keeps its policy rate steady through 2027. A Real Estate group recently revised […]
Canada Renovations That Best Support Resale
Not every renovation lifted resale in Canada; some projects recouped little, and certain upgrades could even work against a home's market value. In Canada, cosmetic kitchen and bathroom refreshes tended to attract buyers most, while full gut renovations often required heavy spending without full financial recovery. Higher-impact kitchen updates included cabinet fronts, quartz or granite […]
B.C. and Ottawa discuss cutting developer fees to boost housing construction
B.C. is negotiating with the federal government to reduce development cost charges by up to 50% in high-growth areas while ensuring municipalities receive funding for essential infrastructure. A $3.2 billion investment over 10 years aims to support multi-unit housing projects. Details on funding amounts and qualifying communities will be announced in the fall, along with […]