Both buyers and sellers taking a wait-and-see approach in the Fraser Valley SURREY, BC – Last month’s property sales in the Fraser Valley were 29.3 per cent below the 10-year sales average for June and were the second lowest total for the month since the year 2000. The number of new listings also decreased in [...]
Moving into a new home is exciting – moving into a new neighbourhood should be too! We often forget to think about the neighbours who we are signing up to live next to. In this day and age, many of us are busy and some of us barely even know our neighbours! Perhaps you grew [...]
To tap into your home’s equity, it all starts with refinancing your home. If you own a home, the equity you have built up in it is one of the most valuable assets you have available to you. It is also much more accessible than taking out a large loan. In many cases, home equity [...]
Storage can be an issue in any home. So when we are talking about 'the heart of the home' – the kitchen – it can be a hot topic, for sure! If you're viewing properties within your price range – and you have caviar kitchen dreams on a frozen pizza budget – keep these tips [...]
Slight uptick in Fraser Valley property sales in May attributable to single family detached SURREY, BC – The increase in home sales in the Fraser Valley in May compared to April is thanks to renewed interest in single family detached homes. Although total market activity remained well below historical norms – 18 per cent below [...]
Thanks to all who entered our Social Media Contest through our participating agents' Facebook & Instagram as well as our own during the month of April! We're happy to announce the $100 Pre-Paid Visa goes to: Susan Brown who entered the draw through Amber Unique Homes! If you're not already, make sure you're following us [...]
Before granting you a mortgage, a lender will determine whether or not you can afford the loan amount you’ve requested. There are a number of factors that the lender will use to determine your maximum affordability, including your annual income and debt obligations, your utility and living costs, as well as your chosen amortization period and mortgage rate. [...]
Slower than normal market still attracting buyers in the Fraser Valley SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley real estate market experienced its second slowest April in ten years and yet sales of certain property types and price ranges remain solid. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,383 sales of all property types on its [...]
Beyond looking pretty and being a hugely resurgent trend in decor, indoor plants are known to reduce carbon dioxide levels, airborne dust, certain pollutants... and increase humidity. If you're not a green thumb yourself, you may be hesitant to jump onto this new/old trend. Above and beyond being stylish interior accessories, there are SO many [...]
Release: April 2nd, 2019 Fraser Valley market sees typical spring increase in March sales SURREY, BC – Last month, buyers in the Fraser Valley took advantage of the continued stability in home prices and the highest inventory levels for March since 2015. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,221 sales of all property types on [...]
