June, 2013: Lower Mainland Real Estate Market Update

PROPERTY SALES IN THE FRASER VALLEY REMAIN STATIC WITH LOCALIZED BRIGHT SPOTS (Surrey, BC) – Property sales in the Fraser Valley were 9 per cent lower in June compared to last year – 1,327 compared to 1,463 in June 2012 – remaining significantly below 10 and 20 year averages. However, data from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing …

May, 2013: Lower Mainland Real Estate Market Update

  PRICES CONTINUE TO HOLD THEIR OWN IN TRANSITIONING HOUSING MARKET (Surrey, BC) – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) processed 1,379 sales in May, a decrease of 15 per cent compared to the 1,616 sales in May of last year and 1 per cent more than were processed in April. By historical comparison, sales in …

35-2678 King George, Mirada Townhouse in South Surrey / White Rock

MIRADA – 35-2678 King George, South Surrey / White Rock: fantastic 3 bedroom family home with a full double car garage. Best location in complex – Quiet, private and serene. Walking distance to schools, shopping & transportation. Easy access to HWY & minutes from the beach. Completely immaculate, and ready to move right in – this home boasts 9′ ceilings …

April, 2013: Lower Mainland Real Estate Market Update

The latest Statistics Package is now available on REALTOR Link®. For your convenience the press release has been included in this email. To view the full package, please click on the direct link under the release. The link takes you to our public website at www.fvreb.bc.ca. A reminder to members that you can easily share any FVREB press releases from this …

Why isn’t your home selling as fast as you think it should?

There is a pretty short list of reasons that most slow-to-sell homes lag on the market. You’ve probably heard at least a couple of them before, maybe even from your real estate agent. But sometimes hearing things a few times, from different people and at the right moment in time can cause the shift in position that will power a …

WATERFRONT!! 102 14200 RIVERPORT Way Richmond – Waterstone Pier

VIEW…VIEW…VIEW…Extravagant south-facing WATERFRONT Garden condominium in Waterstone Pier. Enjoy the serene private setting and spectacular views from either master ensuite bedrooms or living room. Open spacious plan offers premiumquality finishing throughout, gourmet kitchen with plenty of cupboards and stainless steel appliances, secure parking, geothermal central heating and air-conditioning system. Step out from your Garden Patio to Waterfront boardwalk and Dyke …

Common Mistakes Home Sellers Make

Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment, then wished for weeks later you could reel those words back in?  Truth is, all of us commit emotion-driven mistakes in some areas of our lives.  But when it comes to selling your home – read: cashing out your most valuable asset – the stakes are simply too, too …

March, 2013: Lower Mainland Real Estate Market Update

LOWER INVENTORY KEEPS HOME PRICES IN CHECK AS ‘SLOW BUT STEADY’ MARKET CONTINUES (Surrey, BC) – In March, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,128 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), a 20 per cent decrease compared to the 1,412 sales during the same month last year, and a 24 per cent increase compared to February’s 913 sales. …

26-15255 36th AVE: Ferngrove Townhouse in Morgan Creek (Rosemary Heights)

FERNGROVE – Duplex style town home!! Spacious and bright with 9 foot ceilings on the main floor. GREAT ROOM floorplan boasts large living & dining rooms, 2 fireplaces, Maple European Style Kitchen with upgraded appliances, eating bar. 3br, 3 bath with media / games room in fully finished basement.  Full 2 car garage. Balcony with gas plumbed for BBQ, and …

February, 2013: Lower Mainland Real Estate Market Update

POSITIVE SIGNS FRASER VALLEY HOUSING MARKET IS STARTING TO MOVE (Surrey, BC) – Sales on Fraser Valley’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February experienced a typical ‘early spring’ surge, increasing by 48 per cent in one month going from 617 sales in January to 913 last month. However year-over-year, they reflect a decrease of 28 per cent compared to the …

$10,000 First Time Home Buyer Bonus – STILL TIME LEFT!!

If you are currently in the market for a new home and qualify as a first-time new home buyer, you may be eligible to receive a significant bonus of up to $10,000 from the BC government.  The First-Time Home Buyers’ Bonus is a non-taxable one-time payment to the purchaser and we’ve seen many happy homeowners benefit from this limited time government …

Coach House!! 19284 69A AVE, Clayton Heights, Cloverdale

The Residences at Westchester built by the best European builder in Clayton! Coach home with a LEGAL SUITE above detached garage. Unmatched quality of construction in this executive Coach home with an upscale brick exterior, oakhardwood flooring, silestone counters, alder cabinets, 9′ ceilings on main and upper floors & Carriage house Suite. Crown moldings throughout. Prepare to fall in love …

January, 2013: Lower Mainland Real Estate Market Update

HOME SALES SLOW TO NEAR HISTORIC LEVELS IN FRASER VALLEY AS BUYERS WATCH AND WAIT FROM SIDELINES (Surrey, BC) – A total of 617 sales were processed through the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in January, a decrease of 23 per cent compared to 799 sales during the same month last year. January 2013 ranks as …

Commuting between South Surrey & Vancouver

Commuting can be such a drag. That’s why so many homebuyers are drawn to the Grandview area in South Surrey (Morgan Heights). A short 10-minute stroll to Grandview Corners will bring you to the coffee shop (Mink Cafe), the kitchen store, the salon and more. But it’s the area’s proximity to Richmond, YVR, South Surrey Park & Ride and the …