How can I possibly manage to buy a house before my present home is sold? Selling is stressful enough! How on earth can I buy and sell a house at the same time? I hear all the time that “I don’t want to sell until I find a new home.” This is great in theory [...]
According to the latest forecasts, residential sales are expected to recover in 2020. All regions in B.C. saw lower home sales in 2019. First of all, BCREA forecasted that every board will see considerable sales jumps in 2020. A province-wide increase of nearly 11 per cent is expected. Which would mean the sale of 82,700 [...]
Understanding Strata when purchasing a condo is crucial .A Condo is defined as an individual home. It usually has a shared access, unlike townhomes which generally have their own private entrance. Condos are most popular as a starter home for young professionals, small families and singles. Condo living appeals to Seniors who are looking for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
