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%...
How to Determine the Best Features of your Home
What is it about your property that stands out? What will buyers like most about it? What are your home’s most enticing characteristics?
Answering those questions will help you determine which features...
5 Ways to Add Fun to the Selling Process
When you think about selling your property, do you dwell on the possible work and stress involved? You’re not alone. Many homeowners share the same concerns.
But it doesn’t have to be that way....
August 2022 Market Update
Metro Vancouver’s housing market sees fewer home buyers and sellers in August. It is experiencing a quieter summer season marked by reduced sale and listing activity.
Home sales totaled 1,870 that...
Questions to Ask when Selling your Home
If you’re thinking of selling your house, you probably have a lot of questions that need answers. In fact, asking the right questions is key to selling your home successfully and for the best price....
The Importance of Depersonalizing your Home
When a buyer views your home for sale, they want to visualize themselves living there. They want to imagine cooking in the kitchen, relaxing in the living room, and enjoying get-togethers with family and...
Home Energy Saving Tips that Won’t Leave You Shivering or Sweating
If you want to reduce your home energy costs, the easiest way is to turn the thermostat up or down.
In fact, you probably won’t notice a difference of 2 degrees either way — and the savings...
July 2022 Market Update
Home buyer demand continues to ease across Metro Vancouver. Housing market has entered a new cycle marked by quieter home buyer demand and a gradual rise in the supply of homes for sale.
Residential home...
Is There a Best Season to Sell?
It’s interesting to note how so many things have their “season.” Hockey in the winter. Vacations in the summer. Gardening in the spring. Even retirement reportedly occurs more often in...
Extending the Life of Cut Flowers
There are few things more beautiful than cut flowers in a vase. They instantly brighten any room. That is, of course, until they wilt and die. So how do you make cut flowers last as long as possible? Here...