Metro Vancouver home sales set a record in 2021. Home sales reached an all-time high in 2021 as housing needs remained a top priority for residents in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Home has been a focus for residents throughout the pandemic. With low interest rates, increased household savings, more flexible work arrangements, and higher home prices than ever before, Metro Vancouverites,...
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During a marathon, organizers typically set up signs along the route to indicate distances completed. For example, one might say, “You’ve just finished 4K!” They do that for two reasons: to let runners know where they are; and, to motivate them. Why are these signs motivational? They give runners an ongoing sense of accomplishment. The runners have “finished” a certain section of the marathon....
The top retail store chains invest heavily in creating just the right lighting to make their products look great. Why? They know that lighting makes a measureable difference to sales. The same is true when you sell your home. Lighting can make a big difference in the impression your home has on buyers. There are two types of light sources, manufactured and natural. You need to consider both when staging...
December tends to be a busy month for most people. It’s all-too-easy to feel drained and even burned-out. Unfortunately, you may not have the luxury of time to relax with a good book or go to a yoga class. So, with that in mind, here are some proven ways to quickly unwind and boost your energy: Take a short walk. Scientists say your body will often de-stress significantly after just a 12-minute...
Home sales activity remains up, listings down across Metro Vancouver’s housing market. As we near the end of 2021, home buyer demand remains in excess of long-term averages and the supply of homes for sale continues to decline across Metro Vancouver’s housing market. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give me a call. Victor Song PREC* Royal LePage...
Metro Vancouver home buyers compete for fewer home listings in October. Home sale activity continues to outpace what’s typical for this time of year and the pool of homes available for sale is in decline. This dynamic between supply and demand is causing home prices to continue to edge up across the region. Rising fixed mortgage rates should eventually help ease demand, but sales remain strong and...
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. That’s certainly true in real estate. Sure, property descriptions are vitally important, but photos are essential. Especially these days, when so many people view listings online, the right photos can mean the difference between a buyer becoming interested in your property or moving on to the next listing. So, what photos should you take? Recent studies...
Want to make your bathroom look fantastic without having to do a major renovation? There are a lot of projects you can do yourself. In fact, there are some improvements you can get done in less than a day that will transform the look and feel of your bathroom. Check out these ideas: Update the sink. If you have some basic plumbing knowledge, this is a project you should be able to do on your own. A new...
You’ve heard of “buyer’s regret”. It refers to purchasing a pricey item, like a fancy sweater or a new car, and then regretting it the next day because you think you paid too much. Fear of buyer’s regret can actually dissuade people from making a purchase, even when the price is right and they really want the product! In the real estate world, buyers can sometimes hesitate to make an offer on a...
Elevated home sale activity continues to outstrip the supply of homes for sale in Metro Vancouver. If you are looking to buy, sell or have questions about real estate, please give me a call. Victor Song PREC* Royal LePage Sterling Realty 604-779-8408 info@victorsong.com...