Metro Vancouver home sales remained below seasonal and historical averages in June. Inventory has continued to accumulate to levels last seen in the spring of 2019. Home sales totaled 2,418 that is a 19% decrease compared to June 2023 and 24% 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 PREC*Royal LePage...
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Unfortunately, air quality alerts are becoming a more common occurrence these days. Aside from that, there are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. Maybe it’s a faulty furnace or an aged carpet to blame. Until you get those issues addressed, how can you make your indoor air healthier – today? Here are some ideas:Use an air purifier – Choose a device that uses a HEPA...
Until recently, even the latest home security system could become obsolete overnight. Nowadays, 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...
If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you know that rough waters can result in a miserable experience. Even on modern ships equipped with stabilizers, choppy seas and bad weather can leave you stuck below deck – and possibly seasick. In fact, the expression “smooth sailing” comes from a desire for calm waters. When you sell your property, you’ll want smooth sailing too. You’ll want the...
The number of sales declined in May compared to what is typical for this time of year in Metro Vancouver. This shift has allowed the inventory of homes available for sale to continue to accumulate with over 13,000 homes now actively listed in Metro Vancouver. Home sales totaled 2,733 that is a 20% decrease compared to May 2023 and 20% below the 10-year seasonal average. If you are looking to buy,...
As you most likely know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room to help make your home look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays of model bedrooms, kitchens, etc. When you’re staging your home, the master bedroom is particularly important. Here are some simple staging tips worth...
It’s been long predicted, but the time has finally come when whole-home systems can provide a network to allow the electronic features and fixtures of your home to talk to one another. Often a family’s first such network involves controlling and sharing subscription services for movies, TV, and music among personal devices. Smart home hubs are the next logical step beyond streaming services. They...
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, increase alertness, and help you sleep better. So, it pays to ensure the lighting in your home is optimal. Here are 3 ways to get started:Go Natural - Start by enhancing sources of natural light, such as windows and...
Actively listed homes for sale on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver continued climbing in April, up 42 per cent year-over-year, breaching the 12,000 mark, a number not seen in the region since the summer of 2020. Home sales totaled 2,831 that is a 3% increase compared to April 2023 and 12% below the 10-year seasonal average. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give me a...
Not every homeowner is willing or able to dedicate backyard space to a big garden, but the size of your garden shouldn’t deter you from looking into options for a very rewarding hobby. Whether through simply growing a few herbs or flowers in containers, or by tilling a plot for bountiful harvests, gardening is known to improve physical activity and help reduce stress. Furthermore, tending to plants can...