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Fraser Valley real estate market contracts and adapts in response to public health measures to mitigate COVID-19
May 4, 2020
As anticipated, real estate activity saw a steep decline last month in response to the pandemic lockdown, resulting in one of the slowest Aprils in Fraser Valley history. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed a total of 688 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April, a ...
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March sales and new listing data show preliminary impact of COVID-19 on Fraser Valley housing market
April 6, 2020
SURREY, BC – The most up to date Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) data from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) indicates COVID-19 has put the market on pause, as REALTORS® and the public adhere to health authority rules and government guidelines on the pandemic. By the end of March, ...
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February home sales outpace new listings in Fraser Valley
March 5, 2020
SURREY, BC – In February, property sales in the Fraser Valley finished slightly above the 10-year average for the month, while new listings came in 3 per cent below, keeping overall inventory at historically below-average levels. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,352 sales of all property types on ...
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Charging Electric Cars at Home
February 14, 2020
As sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid/electric (HEVs) increase every year, purchasers will demand greater accessibility to charging stations. Of course, the most convenient place to recharge is at home, but not all household electrical services will be able to handle the demand. Homeowners will need to consider their ...
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Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics – January 2020
February 5, 2020
Fraser Valley January home sales typical; new listings lagging SURREY, BC – January’s property sales in the Fraser Valley came in 6 per cent above the 10-year average for the month, while new listings finished 11 per cent below historical norms. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 974 sales ...
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Can a Wood Floor Improve Your Indoor Air
January 27, 2020
As surprising as it may sound, there is a North American hardwood floor manufacturer that has introduced a flooring product with properties that can actually convert unhealthy chemicals found in the air of your home into fresh breathable air. The basis of this claim is in the formulation of the ...
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Make This the Year to be Prepared
January 10, 2020
Some homeowners dismiss persistent reports about our increasing susceptibility to extreme weather conditions and the growing risk of weather-related damage. While it’s true that, statistically, it’s unlikely you will ever be in the direct path of a hurricane, tornado, flood, wildfire or lightning bolt, it’s short-sighted to underestimate the broader ...
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Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics – December 2019
January 3, 2020
Strong finish for mediocre year in Fraser Valley real estate SURREY, BC – After a sluggish first half of the year, property sales in the Fraser Valley started picking up speed in the summer and finished strong in December, but not enough to surpass last year’s sales totals. The Board’s ...
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Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics – November 2019
December 3, 2019
Unusual end-of-year demand for Fraser Valley real estate SURREY, BC – A combination of unseasonably high demand and declining supply reinforced Fraser Valley’s real estate market in November. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,405 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November, an ...
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How Long Will your Next Appliance Last?
November 20, 2019
It can be disheartening to discover that the average lifespan of some major home appliances is actually shrinking, despite great technological advances. Of course, such statistics are relative, with certain brands outperforming others, but it’s worth taking a look at why this trend may continue. To being with, today’s consumers ...
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