OVERVIEW After the October jump in sales, sparked in part by the recent interest rate reductions, it looks like November returned closer to seasonal numbers. With upcoming mortgage changes set to come into effect on December 15th (see article here) and an upcoming December 11th rate decision from the Bank of Canada, I still believe […]

IS IT A GOOD TIME FOR (FIRST-TIME) HOME BUYERS This is a question I get regularly from my clients. My client-specific guidance always takes into account their unique situations. So I encourage you to reach out or to talk to a trusted real estate professional to discuss your specific circumstances and opportunities. However, today’s real […]

There have been many (many, many) changes to the housing market at both a provincial and federal level in 2024. A trio of recent changes and market dynamics come together in such a way that provides opportunities to home buyers. To keep things simple, I’ll review each change separately. This should be helpful to those […]

Trevor, can you sum up the market in one sentence? Sure – Transitory real estate market stalls with buyers remaining on the sidelines, creating opportunity for others. How’d I do? SUMMARY Overall HPI Benchmark prices in the Fraser Valley and Surrey remain relatively flat with a slight decrease of approx. 1% compared to last year.  […]