Real Estate Myths are a serious problem for home buyers. I have compiled a list of 11 common real estate myths that have come to my attention in my 38+ years as a real estate agent. When you are making the largest purchase of your lives, it is imperative that you are working with the [...]
"Should I buy a condo or a house?" It is a question I am asked frequently. The question can be answered by two major considerations, finances and lifestyle. Finances New mortgage regulations set by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, have become a deciding factor in the financial decisions of home buyers. [...]
During my 38 years of selling real estate I have discovered that just a few small changes can create the visual impact needed for effective home staging and preparing your home to sell. Implementing just a few professional ideas can make the difference between whether you attract a good offer or not. Here are some [...]
Okay my friends, we all know that the world is a little bit crazy these days. The whole economy is in a constant state of flux. We live in one of the most beautiful locations in the entire world! We pay dearly for the privilege too! Real estate prices went sky high in the [...]
Cold weather is on the doorstep! So this is the ideal time to prepare the outside of your home for the cold months ahead. I have prepared a checklist of 10 things to make it easier to prepare for the onslaught of winter. 1. Store Patio Furniture Clean your patio furniture well (including cushions) before [...]
CANNABIS CHAOS Put down that Mistletoe! PAY ATTENTION! You need this information immediately! Unfortunately, we have not been properly informed about the down side of the legalization of growing cannabis. I feel compelled to help my friends and clients to better understand the consequences of what we have been led to believe. We all [...]
Whether buying or selling, you will want to do all you can to ensure you find a reputable, responsible and experienced real estate agent to handle the transaction in a professional way. The numbers of individuals licensed to deliver real estate services in BC is at its highest levels ever: there are 22,005 licensed [...]
Having decided to sell your home, it is imperative to set the right listing price. It is important that you make an informed decision based on current market values. This is one of the most crucial points when selling. Pricing Too Low You may feel that you will cheat yourself out of thousands of [...]
I grew up on a ranch in the Kootneys and have been living on acreage in the Fraser Valley for a number of years. Like many Fraser Valley residents, I love the idea of owning acreage in the country. Fresh air, peace and quiet, lots of room to spread out, no close neighbors. But [...]
Did you know that less than 15 percent of residential burglaries are ever solved? Those are very scary statistics! Perpetrators who were never caught, can just keep doing it--and perfecting their craft. But, there are things we can do to discourage home burglary. Most of us work very hard to earn a living. If [...]
