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Check out our latest articles on real estate, market trends and what’s happening in Mission and the Fraser Valley.
Considering adding an Income Suite?
A suite or secondary dwelling can be a great way to create income—a practical solution to being able to stay in your home rather than downsizing or moving to a more affordable property. […]
April 2018 Real Estate Stats for Mission
Earlier this year, the real estate market in Mission continued to be strong. Sellers grew in confidence after a slow start in January and I saw a steady increase in home evaluations. Buyers tended to be a little wary about their house hunting at first, what with the new mortgage rules (our harsh winter didn’t help either!), but it didn’t take long before there was a flurry of buyers searching for the perfect property. […]
March 2018 Fraser Valley Real Estate Update
Spring is usually the perfect time to market properties for sale. And this year is no exception. The past couple of months have shown a decrease in inventory compared to previous 10 years for the same period, so competition is less—good news for sellers! The market for attached homes is particularly brisk. […]
What You Need to Know About New Taxes on Real Estate
The BC Government released their 2018 budget in February which includes new housing taxes, and some changes to current taxes. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) itemized some of the changes, which I have further summarized for you below: […]
New Year, New Location
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and happy new year! In 2017 I was amongst the top 1% of Realtors in the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (3000+ members), and was the #1 Realtor at Landmark Realty Mission Ltd—thanks to the continued trust and loyalty of my clients. […]
Do You Have Questions about Your Property Assessment?
I’ve received a lot of calls about the 2018 Property Assessment Notices and how listing prices and property taxes are affected. […]
October Property Sales for Fraser Valley Remain Strong!
Reaching the second highest point for an October in the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s history proves the market is still HOT—even in the midst of fall. […]
Help with Down Payments for First-Time Home Buyers
Do you or someone you know need help coming up with the down payment for a first mortgage? There is an option which will help you if you already have an RRSP. It’s called the Home Buyers’ Plan, and not everyone is aware of it. […]