Record low rates for the foreseeable future. That’s the headline for this brief mortgage update as we head into the beginning of fall. Unlike the WE Charity scandal, there are no secrets here and it’s widely understood that rates have continued to steadily drop since the beginning of April, and the majority of customers are [...]
Sales and new listings continue to set records in the Fraser Valley SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) saw the second highest number of property sales and the highest number of new listings in August within the last two decades, when 2,298 sales were recorded in August 2005. [...]
Whether your kids are going back into the classroom or going to do their schoolwork from home, we are all starting to think about getting into a routine again. This year (perhaps more than ever before), our focus is on health. Being organized to create healthful meals for our kids (and ourselves!) is a great [...]
We don't usually think of an entrance or hallway as being a 'functional area'... rather a passage to get from point A to B. However, these spaces are actually the highest traffic areas of the home. Despite our best efforts, our entrances and hallways can often accumulate clutter. With a little inspiration and planning, these [...]
Sales and new listings reach near record-setting numbers in the Fraser Valley SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) saw the second-highest number of both property sales and new listings ever recorded in July. The FVREB processed a total of 2,100 sales in July, an increase of 22.2 per [...]
As you embark on your house-hunt, it's very important and relevant to determine your Real Estate Needs and Real Estate Wants. A 'value item' is a feature that adds value to a property for future buyers. When making a list of your needs and wants, you might consider 'value items' rather than personal preferences that [...]
Fresh blueberries are in season and there are so many delicious ways to enjoy them! To kick off the season the BC Blueberry Council is launching a virtual campaign to celebrate this special time of year: Go Blue BC. Now til August 3rd, BC Blueberries invites you to visit the Go Blue BC interactive website for a chance [...]
If you've been thinking of buying or selling and have set a meeting with one of our Wolstencroft agents... congrats! We are so excited for you and assure you that you are in good hands. Our agents will help you with every step of the way, but in case you wanted to brush up on [...]
Property sales in the Fraser Valley more than double in one month as buyers return to the market SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley real estate market saw a resurgence in activity in June as the industry and consumers continue to successfully adapt to doing business during a pandemic. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board [...]
In Canada, mortgage insurance is required for all home purchases involving down payments of less than 20 per cent. To curb demand from risky borrowers and to stabilize prices, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has introduced new rules that make it tougher to qualify for coverage in their mortgage insurance plan. The rules, which [...]
