What Buyers Want To See When They Walk Into A Room
When buyers view your property, they’re likely to visit each room and look around. Their imagination is turned on high. Often, within just a few moments in a space, they’ll form an impression...
February 2023 Market Update
Should You Get a Major Improvement Done before Selling?
There’s no doubt about it. The more “move in” ready your property is, the more attractive it will be to buyers. There is always an advantage when buyers can imagine living in the home...
6 Undisputed Ways to Make your Home Sell Faster
There are few certainties in this world, but there are surefire ways to sell your property faster regardless of market conditions. These strategies have been proven time and time again. So, if you’re...
January 2023 Market Update
Inventory remains low in Metro Vancouver while home sales dipped well below monthly historical averages in January.
Home sales totaled 1,022 that is a 55% decrease compared to January 2022 and a 21% decrease...
Lighting Matters when Selling your Home
Remember the last time you were in a furniture store or other major home retailer? Remember the fully decorated displays of furniture, appliances and other products? Some of those may have even been organized...
Synthetic and Composite Countertops
New countertops have always been a major contributor to kitchen makeovers, and the range of choices has never been greater. Beyond laminates and tile, or natural stone, wood and bamboo, some durable acrylics...
Does Your Home Still Match Your Lifestyle?
When you purchased your current home, chances are it was a good match for your lifestyle. It had the space you needed, the features you wanted, and a location that worked for you.
But for most people, lifestyle...
December 2022 Market Update
Take Advantage of Year-End Savings Opportunities
Want to save money in 2023? There are many money-saving opportunities — including tax savings — that you can realize if you take action before the year ends. Here are just a few examples of...
The Psychology of Clutter
There’s an interesting psychological characteristic of clutter. We tend to notice it more in other people’s homes than in our own. In fact, we may not even realize a room in our house feels...
November 2022 Market Update ~ Happy Holidays!
Should You Buy a Home that Needs Work?
Imagine you find a home on the market that checks all the boxes. There’s only one issue. It needs work. Perhaps the paint has faded, or the kitchen is old, or there are repairs needed.
Should you...
Plans to Make Before Closing Day
When you sell your property and buy your next dream home, closing day can come faster than you might imagine. Before you know it, it’s just weeks away! So it’s important to make the proper plans...
October 2022 Market Update
Home sale activity across the Metro Vancouver housing market continued to trend well below historical averages in October.
Home sales totaled 1,903 that is a 46% decrease compared to October 2021 and a...
Kitchen Improvements for under $100
Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout gourmet dinner with the family?
Obviously you’re not going to be able to do anything major, such as replace...
5 Easy-to-Forget Things to Do
When you have a buyer coming to view your property, you want to make the best impression possible. So, you do the usual things. You clean, tidy and declutter. However, some details are easy to forget.
...“Non-Market” Reasons Why it Might Be the Ideal Time to Sell
When considering whether or not to sell their home, many people think about market conditions. They consider whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. They look at trends. They try to...
September 2022 Market Update
Home sellers were more active in Metro Vancouver’s housing market in September while home buyer demand remained below the region’s long-term averages.
Home sales totaled 1,687 that is a 46%...