When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is? Say, for example, the walls throughout your home are a bit faded. (They’ve gone through a lot of living!) You...
April 2024
The number of Metro Vancouver homes listed for sale on the MLS® rose nearly 23% year-over-year, providing more opportunity for buyers looking for a home this spring. Home sales totaled 2,415 that is a 5% decrease compared to March 2023 and 31% below the 10-year seasonal average. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give me a call. Victor Song...
If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! 1. Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want to buy. Consider the type of building, size, number of bedrooms, property features, and other details. When you have a...
Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage.What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues are identified, the passed inspection becomes an appealing selling feature of your listing....
It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s nothing wrong with that. We all want a deal! But when it comes to shopping for a home,...