This real estate market feels like a spring market. Traditionally, the market gets busy for spring, followed by less activity in July & August due to vacations. However with the Covid-19 lockdown in March, the typical busy spring market has been pushed into this summer. With record low interest rates and low inventory levels, this is a very unique marketplace to navigate in. To understand what's...
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When you put your property up for sale, you want to make sure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. If, for example, a buyer doesn’t realize there is a great school just a couple of blocks away, he might cross your property off his shortlist. An effective way to make sure something like that doesn’t happen is to create three...
Until recently, even the latest home security system could become obsolete overnight. But, newer whole-home integration systems are much more compatible with interchangeable parts and innovative add-ons. As a result, it’s now possible to have a multi-faceted security system that watches over many of the functions and activities in and around your home. For example, you can organize and control your...
What will your housing needs be in three to five years? If you can figure that out, you can watch the market, target areas and neighbourhoods you might like to live in, and reap the benefits of planning ahead. To begin the process, start by asking yourself the following questions: What will my family look like in three to five years? Will there be a new addition (or two) to your family? Will you have...
I believe our home is now more important during the pandemic. We're working, living and teaching our kids at home. Having more space to be able to meet these needs are now more important than ever. I believe this is a great time to upsize and move into a home that fits yours and your family's needs. To understand what's happening in the real estate market during these times, please give me a call....
There are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. A faulty furnace or an aged carpet are just two potential culprits. Until you get those issues addressed, how can you make your indoor air healthier - today? Here are some ideas: Check the furnace filter. This is one of the most overlooked maintenance items in the home. Any furnace repair person can tell you stories about...
When the time comes to sell your house, you’ll want to determine roughly how much you can expect to net after the sale. To figure that out, you’ll not only need to know how much your house will likely sell for, but also the selling costs you are likely to incur in the process. The costs of selling vary depending on a number of factors. Here’s a general rundown of what to consider: Repairs. You will...
Recently, researchers discovered that the lighting in your home can have a much greater impact on your health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, help you sleep better, and even enhance healing. So, it pays to make sure the lighting in your home has a positive impact on the health of your family. Start by enhancing sources of natural light, such as windows and...
Here is the latest Greater Vancouver Real Estate market update plus my analysis on what will happen to the real estate market after the re-opening. To understand what's happening in the real estate market during these times, please give me a call. Victor Song, PREC 604-779-8408 victor@victorsong.com www.victorsong.com Market Update Video With Chinese Subtitle:...
This is a good time to visually check of all your utilities, fixtures and appliances to make sure they are not using expensive energy and resources inefficiently. Start with the faucets. Ensure they don’t drip when closed. If they do, replace the washers (or in the case of washerless units, the valve cartridges). Next, check that your toilets don’t leak. To check for leaks, pour coloured liquid...