Real Estate News & Tips
Here are my news and tips about real estate, Vancouver Island life, and more
MOVING ADVICE FOR A SMOOTH HOME MOVE
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10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in a day. You don’t have to do it all alone, either. When you work with us to sell or purchase a home, you’ll have an ally by your side long after your transaction has closed. We’ll continue to be a resource, offering advice and referrals whenever you need them on packing, hiring movers and contractors, and acclimating to your new home and neighbourhood. When it comes to a life event as stressful as moving, it pays to have a professional by your side. Here are some of our favourite pro tips to share with clients as they prepare for an upcoming move.
7 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them - This is a valuable blog take the time to read it!
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This is a series of 7 Mistakes, and this Blog , has Mistake 1 and 2. No matter what's going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some Sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip shead to the fun of decorating and settling in a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most money possible. Whatever, your circumstances, the road to the closing table can be riddled with obstacles - from issues with showings and negotiations to inspection surprises. But many of these complications are avoidable when you have a skilled and knowledgeable Real Estate agent working for you. For Example, here are seven common mistakes that many home sellers make. These can cause anxiety, cost you time, and shrink your financial proceeds. Fortunately, we can help you avert these missteps and set you up for a successful and low - stress selling experience instead. BYPASS THE PITFALLS WITH A KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE Your home selling journey doesn't have to be hard. When you hire me as your listing agent. I will develop a customized sales plan to help you get top dollar for your home without any undue risk, stress, or aggravation. If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, reach out today, to schedule a free consulation and home value assessment, with me.
July - 2023 VIREB Market Area Stats
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CREA - A YEAR IN REVIEW - 2021
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CREA A YEAR IN REVIEW - HOUSING MARKET 2021 Housing inventory hit an all time low, down 33% on a year over year basis, with less than 70,000 active listings heading into 2022. Market conditions were the tightest on record in 2021, sith the number of months of inventory falling to 1.6 on a national basis. The price of homes sold reached a historic high of $726,199 as measured by the composite MLS Home Price Index - a 21.2 % increase from 2020 and the biggest gain on record. Sales activity hit record high - levels with close to 667,000 homes sold over the the Canadian MLS Systems in 2021, almost 115,000 more sales than the previous annual record set in 2020.
Debt is Good in Some Situations
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Being debt free is the ultimate financial personal goal for most people.
When do you contact a REALTOR®?
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So many Buyers, prospects, are so unfamiliar with the Real Estate processes. Take your time to research how a REALTOR® can help you with make the right decisions with making an investment.