{INFOGRAPHICS} December 2016 Fraser Valley Real Estate Stats
Read More >>Video Blog- December 2016 Fraser Valley Real Estate Stats
While home sales are not expected to repeat this year’s record performance, consumer demand is expected to remain well above the ten-year average [next year]. The market speed for The Fraser Valley is 30% which officially makes it a seller’s market. Reasons why: SALES- Total sales last month were 1,111, which is 29% less year over year & 14% less month over month. SALES PRICE- The median sale price was $586,000 which is a 18% increase over this time last year and no change over the previous month. FIND OUT YOUR MARKET SPEED- Learn the official market speed in – …
Read More >>Video Blog- December 2016 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Stats
While home sales are not expected to repeat this year’s record performance, consumer demand is expected to remain well above the ten-year average [next year]. The market speed for The Greater Valley is 36% which officially makes it a seller’s market. Reasons why: SALES- Total sales last month were 815, which is 35% less year over year & 5% less month over month. SALES PRICE- The median sale price was $699,000 which is a 13% increase over this time last year and a 3% decrease over the previous month. FIND OUT YOUR MARKET SPEED- Learn the official market speed – …
Read More >>Video Blog- December 2016 Metro Vancouver Real Estate Stats
While home sales are not expected to repeat this year’s record performance, consumer demand is expected to remain well above the ten-year average [next year]. The market speed for Metro Vancouver 26% which officially makes it a seller’s market. Reasons why: SALES- Total sales last month were 1,189, which is 39% less year over year & 5% greater month over month. SALES PRICE- The median sale price was $1.23 million which is a 15% increase over this time last year and a 1% increase over the previous month. FIND OUT YOUR MARKET SPEED- Learn the official market speed in – …
Read More >>East Vancouver Condos For Sale vs. Homes For Sale: 4 Key Differences
Condos and single-family homes have their similarities, but their differences are many, and you have to account for the latter more when selling each type of property. If you have experience selling a single-family home but haven’t yet gone through the process of selling a condo, here are key things to know about the latter process. You’ll have less wiggle room with your asking price In most markets—East Vancouver included—condos are comparatively cheaper than detached houses. This also means that the increase in value is lower in condos than in single-family homes. The lower average price can come as an – …
Read More >>Vancouver Community Centres: How to Assess a Property’s Desirability
Do you have fantasies of owning your own home? Do you dream of a day when you are free of mortgage and live in a home that’s all yours? If you’ve got the ambition to follow through and finances to back it up, there are plenty of Vancouver condos, homes and buildings you can buy, but pinpointing the right one can be a challenge. Here are four questions that you must answer to find out if a Vancouver real estate property is the ideal one for you. How well does it satisfy your needs? Desirability can be measured by identifying – …
Read More >>East Vancouver Real Estate: 5 Tips to Selling Your Home in Winter
Winter is often a slow time for real estate transactions in Vancouver. Buyers focus their money on holiday expenditures, and sales often languish. If you’re interested in putting your East Vancouver real estate property up for sale this winter, know that it can be a bit challenging to sell it quickly, but it can be done. The main reason winter is not an ideal time to put a home on the market is because the property won’t show as well. However, you can brighten your home and make it look pleasant for buyers by taking the following steps. Make sure – …
Read More >>Mount Pleasant Homes Agent Shows Best Tips for Saving on Down Payment
Traditionally, a home buyer will have to put down a 20 percent down payment on a Mount Pleasant home he intends to buy. However, some lenders have made it possible to purchase a home with as little down payment as possible. Some don’t even require a down payment at all. However, to receive the lowest possible interest rates and to get out of debt faster, it’s still wiser to make a down payment, and make it the biggest amount you can come up with. So how do you get started on saving on tens of thousands of dollars for the – …
Read More >>Video Blog- November 2016 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Stats
The latest batch of government statistics adds more evidence to suggest the 15% tax on foreign buyers is having a significant effect on the level of non-Canadian purchasers in the market. The market speed for greater Vancouver is 34% which officially makes it a seller’s market. Reasons why: SALES- Total sales last month were 854, which is 34% less year over year & 2% less month over month. SALES PRICE- The median sale price was $721,000 which is a 16% increase over this time last year and no change over the previous month. FIND OUT YOUR MARKET SPEED- Learn the – …
Read More >>{INFOGRAPHICS} November 2016 Metro Vancouver Real Estate Stats
Read More >>Video Blog- November 2016 Metro Vancouver Real Estate Stats
The latest batch of government statistics adds more evidence to suggest the 15% tax on foreign buyers is having a significant effect on the level of non-Canadian purchasers in the market. The market speed for Metro Vancouver is 22% which officially makes it a seller’s market. Reasons why: SALES- Total sales last month were 1,134, which is 44% less year over year & 2% less month over month. SALES PRICE- The median sale price was $1.21 million which is a 14% increase over this time last year and a 1% increase over the previous month. FIND OUT YOUR MARKET SPEED- – …
Read More >>Video Blog- November 2016 Fraser Valley Real Estate Stats
The latest batch of government statistics adds more evidence to suggest the 15% tax on foreign buyers is having a significant effect on the level of non-Canadian purchasers in the market. The market speed for The Fraser Valley is 32% which officially makes it a seller’s market. Reasons why: SALES- Total sales last month were 1,298, which is 16% less year over year & 12% greater month over month. SALES PRICE- The median sale price was $585,000 which is a 19% increase over this time last year and a 1% decrease over the previous month. FIND OUT YOUR MARKET SPEED- – …
Read More >>{INFOGRAPHICS} November 2016 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Stats
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Read More >>Mount Pleasant Homes: How to Make a New Home More Energy Efficient
So you’re preparing to buy a new Mount Pleasant home. More than the purchase process, one of the important things you need to consider is to implement ways to save money on your property for years to come. Thinking about these considerations this early will allow you to start saving precious dollars sooner than later. With that in mind, here are three things that you should perform immediately to reduce the consumption and maintenance costs of your soon-to-be purchased Mount Pleasant real estate in the long term. Inspect the doors, windows, and attic for leaks Leaky areas are the main – …
Read More >>East Van Homes For Sale: What a Home Seller Should Disclose in His PDS
Some East Vancouver sellers worry that if they reveal certain information about the property that they are selling, buyers won’t be interested buy it. This sometimes happens, and the result is a property that stays unsold for a very long time in the East Van homes for sale market. However, there’s no way around it, because in Vancouver, homeowners listing a property for sale needs to complete a detailed residential Property Disclosure Statement (PDS). All potential deal breakers must be lifted Real estate disclosure laws dictate what a home seller needs to disclose. The PDS lists potential problems that could – …
Read More >>Buying East Vancouver Houses for Sale: Tips to Save on Home Insurance
Getting a home mortgage is a huge responsibility in and of itself. Regardless of how much you borrow to purchase a house for sale in the East Vancouver location you’re interested in, you need to make your monthly payments without stretching yourself too thin. That said, there’s another expense that you should never forget about: home insurance. Most lenders will require you to have a homeowner’s insurance before they can approve your loan. However, just because you need to have one doesn’t mean you should go overbudget for it. Here’s how you can save on your rates while making sure – …
Read More >>How to Sell Your Vancouver Community Centre Property During Winter
Do you have a home that plan to put up for sale? You may have been told by fellow home sellers that selling your home during the upcoming winter time is an utter impossibility. Don’t get discouraged though, because although it may be difficult, it can definitely be done. Regardless if your Vancouver property is located in condos or near community centres, here are tips on how to make buyers take notice of it during a challenging season. Keep the exterior clean Remember that the snow outside can prevent interested buyers from viewing your home. Prepare your home exterior by – …
Read More >>Some Steps to Take When Your Condos for Sale Are Not Getting Attention
East Vancouver is not only known for its diverse ethnic population, but also for the various housing options in the area developed to accommodate the increasing population. Because of the available options for housing – from single-detached houses to townhouses – your condos for sale may not be getting as much attention and offers from qualified buyers. As a seller, you don’t want your properties to be on the market for too long; you want them to be sold immediately and at a fair price. You can follow some of the suggestions below to make sure potential buyers who’ve been – …
Read More >>Three Vital Real Estate Tips for First Time Home Buyers in Vancouver
One of the first steps you should do when purchasing real estate for the very first time in East Vancouver is to hire a respected local real estate agency, such as Real East Van. This is especially important if you previously lived outside of Vancouver and moving to the city. Local real estate agents are more in-tune with the pulse of the city and more familiar with the neighbourhoods, improving your chances of finding a home that offers the perfect fit. Aside from hiring a local real estate agent, you will also want to keep the following real estate tips – …
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