Don Montgomery, REALTOR® CNE®
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Friday, March 15, 2024
Saturday, March 09, 2024
Sales, listings continue to pick up heading into spring
Home sales in the Fraser Valley posted a second consecutive bump in February as new listings continue to rise and trend slightly above the 10-year seasonal average.
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,235 transactions on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, a 32 per cent increase over January but still 21 per cent below the 10-year average for sales in the region. New listings increased to 2,797 in February, up 18 per cent from January and 4 per cent above the 10-year average...
Monday, March 04, 2024
Home sellers active, bring much-needed inventory to housing market
While Metro Vancouver home sellers appeared somewhat hesitant in January, new listings rose 31 per cent year-over-year in February, bringing a significant number of newly listed properties to the market.
Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,070 in February 2024, a 13.5 per cent increase from the 1,824 sales recorded in February 2023...
Friday, March 01, 2024
To-Dos: Your March Home Checklist
The first official day of spring this year is March 19. So whether there’s still snow on the ground or flowers in bloom, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way. Usher in the new season with a bit of spring cleaning, some fresh flowers and — if you can get outdoors — a little dirt under your fingernails...
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/to-dos-your-march-home-checklist-stsetivw-vs~60678629
Saturday, February 24, 2024
The 50 Best Exterior House Colours for Serious Curb Appeal
Choosing the right modern paint color for your home’s exterior can not only have a major effect on the vibe of your house, but also showcase the geographical region or time period in which your home was built...
https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/g9135464/exterior-house-colors
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Government of British Columbia announces 20% Home Flipping Tax
The proposed BC home flipping tax applies to income you realize from the sale of properties in British Columbia if you have owned them for less than 2 years.
The tax, which is subject to legislative approval, is separate and distinct from the federal property flipping rules and is not harmonized or administered with the federal or B.C. income tax...
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/bc-home-flipping-tax
Monday, February 12, 2024
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Friday, February 09, 2024
Signs of stability in Fraser Valley housing market
The Fraser Valley real estate market showed signs of recovery in January as home sales rose after six consecutive months of decline, and new listings more than doubled.
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 938 transactions on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, a 12 per cent increase over December and below the 10-year average for sales in the region...
Saturday, February 03, 2024
Home sales across Metro Vancouver’s housing market off to strong start in 2024
While the Metro Vancouver market ended 2023 in balanced market territory, conditions in January began shifting back in favour of sellers as the pace of newly listed properties did not keep up with the volume of home sales.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,427 in January 2024, a 38.5 per cent increase from the 1,030 sales recorded in January 2023...
Thursday, February 01, 2024
To-Dos: Your February Home Checklist
February is a time of year to indulge in home comforts like cooking big-batch meals, reading in the afternoon and watching movies with the family. Keep your home fresh and organized this month while you plan for warmer days ahead...
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/to-dos-your-february-home-checklist-stsetivw-vs~77195883