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Delayed spring activity boosts supply of property listings in the Fraser Valley
June 2, 2023
SURREY, BC — The Fraser Valley real estate market saw an injection of supply in May as new listings surged by more than 40 per cent over April. At 3,533, new listings were just below May 2022 levels (3,631) but slightly higher (2.7 per cent) than the ten-year average for ...
Continue ReadingSpring sales hold steady in Fraser Valley real estate market
May 8, 2023
SURREY, BC — Despite persistent inventory shortfalls, housing sales in the Fraser Valley remained steady in April as buyers took advantage of the continued pause in interest rate hikes. In April, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 1,554 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), virtually unchanged compared ...
Continue ReadingMomentum continues to build in the Fraser Valley real estate market
April 19, 2023
SURREY, BC — March 2023 saw the second consecutive month of growth in sales in the Fraser Valley, and although still below seasonal norms, the trend is an encouraging sign that the region continues to head towards increased market stability. At 1,550, property sales posted on the FVREB’s Multiple Listings ...
Continue ReadingSigns of stability in Fraser Valley create opportunities for home buyers and sellers
March 8, 2023
SURREY, BC — House prices in the Fraser Valley posted a slight but positive bump in February after nearly a year of month-over-month decreases. Similarly, sales, though still trending lower than normal, also recorded their first monthly gain since October. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 898 sales ...
Continue ReadingFraser Valley real estate sales record slowest annual start in ten years; January new listings lowest in over thirty years
February 2, 2023
SURREY, BC — The downward trend in Fraser Valley real estate sales continued in January as further interest rate hikes kept buyers sidelined. With 626 transactions processed on the MLS®, sales were off by 12.6 per cent compared to last month and down by 52.2 per cent compared to this ...
Continue ReadingFraser 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 ...
Continue ReadingNew 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 & ...
Continue ReadingREALTORS 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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