{"id":7221,"date":"2022-06-29T17:49:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T21:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/?p=7221"},"modified":"2022-07-04T12:16:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T16:16:50","slug":"bc-school-zones-and-demographics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/bc-school-zones-and-demographics\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Your Next Home Using School Zones and Demographics Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>School\u2019s out for the summer. But for new or growing families in Vancouver, the search for the right family home could just be beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why at HouseSigma, we\u2019ve enhanced our school zones and demographics features for those looking to buy a family home in Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith interest rates cooling the Vancouver real estate market, families suddenly have an opportunity this summer to be more selective about their forever family home,\u201d says Hao Li, a Vancouver-based broker with HouseSigma. \u201cThey can take time weighing the factors that are most important to them in a family home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cParents want the best education for their kids. We\u2019ve made it easier for them to find a home that meets this need,\u201d says Hao Li, Vancouver-based broker with HouseSigma. \u201cFamilies can now see all the properties that fall within a school\u2019s district, as well as that school\u2019s rating.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to find a Vancouver family home that suits your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On HouseSigma&#8217;s Map Search view, click on the little red hat icon at the bottom right on App or the red School button at the top left of the map on Desktop. Toggle to see schools, and then zero in on the school of your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Toggle-918x1440.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7230\" width=\"689\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Toggle-918x1440.png 918w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Toggle-382x600.png 382w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Toggle-768x1205.png 768w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Toggle.png 966w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at our example of Shaughnessy Elementary. When you click on the school, it immediately highlights the school zone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you have an instant visual of all the for-sale homes that fall within the school\u2019s boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Boundary-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7237\" width=\"725\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Boundary-edited.png 966w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Boundary-edited-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Boundary-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/School_Boundary-edited-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Clicking on the school goes beyond just the basic information like the school type and board. HouseSigma&#8217;s AI uses reported test scores to create an annual rating for schools in Vancouver, dating back to 2015. Families can compare the school\u2019s performance over the last seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/X29_MnJ9c42VtHkrnfMEtYF3YJ-I6aUWoegfx_JJLMlp3rMJpVEtrtOYCTlbBf7hW8tFEoq5xry0GNDoEguKH7VT3RFHfptuw1ZQmpa8Jr25KAnwtyG2DzCaWKX8iTG04kFZvIlNoRUx6291ZRE\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"335\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Find the perfect neighbourhood for your new family home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To support a family\u2019s pursuit of the perfect Vancouver home, HouseSigma also compiles demographic data from Statistics Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Neighborhood_Demographic-913x1440.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7238\" width=\"685\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Neighborhood_Demographic-913x1440.png 913w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Neighborhood_Demographic-381x600.png 381w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Neighborhood_Demographic-768x1211.png 768w, https:\/\/housesigma.com\/blog-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Neighborhood_Demographic.png 964w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery property has StatsCan data that includes households with children, the percentage of rentals in the neighbourhood, average age, household income, and so on,\u201d adds Li.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cData like this is perfect for say, young families who are hoping their children can grow up with neighbourhood friends. They can narrow their search to look at communities with more kids and fewer rentals, meaning less turnover.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhancing these features means that those looking for a family home in Vancouver can have the school and community information they need, right at their fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bank of Canada started increasing its overnight lending rate back in March to combat inflation. The rate currently stands at 1.50%. BoC meets again on July 13th, 2022 to discuss another potential hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe simply don\u2019t know how high rates will go. There\u2019s speculation that BoC will raise rates as high as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/article-bank-of-canada-open-to-larger-rate-hikes-more-moves-if-needed-says\/\">three percent<\/a> to stem the tide of inflation. Families locking in a rate before the next BoC meeting may get the best rate available to them for the foreseeable future,\u201d says Li.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you in the market for a family home? Sign up for a free HouseSigma <a href=\"https:\/\/housesigma.com\/web\/en\/user\">account<\/a> and to get the most comprehensive real estate information to make the best real estate purchasing decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.housesigma.android\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/freeiconshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/edd\/google-play-badge.png\" alt=\"Get it on Play Store Button\" width=\"192\" height=\"192\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/housesigma-canada-real-estate\/id1255490256\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/freeiconshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/edd\/app-store-badge-128x128.png\" alt=\"Available on App Store Button\" width=\"192\" height=\"192\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advance your home search with the school and demographic features on HouseSigma<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":7232,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"template-centered.php","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":""},"categories":[46,1],"tags":[52,42,43,34,48,39,44,54,38,53,40],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - 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