IF I HAD A CRYSTAL BALL… I wish I had a crystal ball that could forecast where the real estate market is headed over the next few months. Unfortunately, one doesn’t exist. BUT we do have the ability to read the signals. This is not wishful thinking but rather I’m looking at specific data-points to […]

Was that a turning point in March 2026? My professional perspective is that while the signs indicate a possible shift in the market, it is too early to tell. I like to focus on micro-market stats to really understand what is happening in a specific area and property type so let me know if you […]

I previously wrote about changes to the mortgage market introduced by the Federal government in late 2024. The changes included the (re)introduction of 30-year mortgage amortizations and an increase in the Mortgage Insurance cap. You can view a simple explanation here.   Well, it looks like these changes are working!   I recently came across […]

The Fraser Valley market showed some signs of life in February, with sales improving compared to January, even as activity remained quieter than what’s typical for this time of year. While the number of sales in February (789) was an improvement from January, this is still 38% below the 10-year seasonal average.   Improving sales […]