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. […]
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: […]
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. […]
August Real Estate Stats for Mission, BC are IN!
Fraser Valley Homes Sales Well, it was a record-breaking August for real estate sales for the Fraser Valley in general—much of that was due to the high demand for attached homes. Many people are looking for affordability when it comes to purchasing their next home, and townhouses and apartments were snapped up over the summer. […]
Mission Real Estate Market Trends Summer 2017
Are you thinking about selling or buying a home in Mission? You may have heard that overall the real estate market slowed this summer, and that may seem to be the case when you compare […]