Home sales across Metro Vancouver’s housing market is off to a strong start in 2024 compared to 2023. Home sales totaled 1,427 that is a 38.5% increase compared to January 2023. This was 20.2% below the 10 year seasonable average. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give me a call.Victor Song PREC*Royal LePage Sterling...
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Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial opportunity of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. In other words, you want a home with a strong potential return on investment. But dollars aren’t...
Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the neighbourhood. Oh no! Now there are competing listings. Does that mean you should put your plan to sell your property on hold? Not necessarily. Just because comparable homes...
An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel like a party! In an environment like that, it’s not unusual to forget to ask important questions about the property. Here are some of the most...
Metro Vancouver’s housing market closed out 2023 with market conditions that were resilient in the face of the highest borrowing costs seen in over a decade. Home sales in 2023 totaled 26,249 that is a 10% decrease from sales recorded in 2022. Last year’s sales total was 23.4% below the 10-year annual sales average. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real...
Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some safety tips: If your gadget uses a password to access the settings, change that password...
If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by starting the process this month, you’ll be in excellent shape when you’re ready to list in the spring. Here are just a few examples...
If you’re relaxing on a Caribbean beach, or enjoying a bus tour through historic Paris, the last thing you want to worry about is your home. Most people know the basics of keeping a home secure while away. Here are some additional tips that are easy to miss: • Tell your kids not to boast about your fabulous vacation plans, especially on social media. The fewer who know that the house is empty, the...