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Fraser Valley real estate market 2022 — highs, lows, and a return to balance
January 6, 2023
SURREY, BC — In a year that saw prices peak early on, feeding off the momentum of record-breaking sales in 2021, the Fraser Valley real estate market came back down to earth by the close of 2022, due largely to interest rate increases designed to stave off inflation. The Fraser ...
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New listings lag as Fraser Valley real estate market sees third month of declining sales
December 2, 2022
SURREY, BC — With sales down almost seven per cent from October, and new listings off by more than 20 per cent, the Fraser Valley housing market continues its slowing trend heading into the holiday season. Despite the market slowdown, opportunities are available, as evidenced by brisk turnover time frames. ...
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Make your Home More Eco-Friendly
November 30, 2022
These days, people are more environmentally conscious. When it comes to their homes, that often starts with being more thoughtful about heating and cooling so they’re consuming less energy. With that in mind, here are some tips for making your home more eco-friendly: 1. Install a smart thermostat. Modern thermostats ...
Continue ReadingCanucks Autism Network (CAN)
November 21, 2022
Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides programs for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across BC and beyond. I recently attended a luncheon in Vancouver to support this important program and met Todd Bertuzzi: Visit Autism Programs & ...
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REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive
November 14, 2022
Did you know there are two ways to donate to the Blanket Drive? As well as donating warm blankets and clothing, you can also donate financially. The money raised will go to our Blanket Drive charities. Your donations will help those in-need across the Lower Mainland. The donations stay within ...
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Housing prices remain soft, sales flat, throughout the Fraser Valley
November 2, 2022
SURREY, BC — Fraser Valley housing market sales for October remained relatively unchanged from last month as prices dipped slightly across all categories. In October, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 901 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), an increase of 0.4 per cent compared to last ...
Continue ReadingFraser Valley real estate market continues to stabilize heading into fall season
October 6, 2022
SURREY, BC — Continued slowing sales and a slight rise in inventory in September combined to bring greater stability to the Fraser Valley housing market. In September, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 897 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), a decrease of 11.8 per cent compared ...
Continue ReadingFraser Valley housing market signals further settling as sales continue to stall in response to interest rate rises
September 2, 2022
SURREY, BC — Robust active listings and relative steady sales activity continued to bring balance to the Fraser Valley real estate market in August. The past several months of rising inventory combined with a slowing trend in sales has also seen benchmark prices return to levels not seen since last ...
Continue Readingales slide for fourth straight month as rising interest rates put brakes on Fraser Valley real estate market
August 5, 2022
SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley real estate market saw sales fall again in July in the face of continued interest rate hikes, as the government struggles to bring inflation under control. In July, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 993 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), ...
Continue ReadingFraser Valley housing market continues to cool amid slower sales, softer prices
July 7, 2022
SURREY, BC – Overall sales in the Fraser Valley fell for the third straight month as prices for all property types continued to soften, bringing greater balance to the region’s real estate market. In June, the Board processed 1,281 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), a decrease of 5.8 ...
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