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Thursday, September 05, 2024

Sellers await buyers’ return after quieter summer market

Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver remained below their ten-year seasonal averages in August as summer holidays come to a close.

Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,904 in August 2024, a 17.1 per cent decrease from the 2,296 sales recorded in August 2023. This total was also 26 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,572)...


August stats:


Sunday, September 01, 2024

To-Dos: Your September Home Checklist

Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding cozy layers to scheduling necessary maintenance — and then curl up in your favorite chair and savor the comforts of home...




Tuesday, August 27, 2024

35 Pretty Living Room Paint Colors for Walls, Trim, Ceilings, and More

When decorating your home, the design decisions seem endless—from furniture and window treatments to rugs, artwork, and lighting. Perhaps one of the most critical choices is the backdrop that pulls all these elements together—your living room paint colors for the walls, the trim, and even the ceiling...

https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/color/g60216355/living-room-paint-color-ideas/

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Cool summer market persists in Fraser Valley with second slowest July sales in a decade

Sluggish seasonally-adjusted sales and a continued rise in inventory has the Fraser Valley market slowly shifting to favour buyers. 

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,230 sales in July, down by seven per cent over last month and down by 26 per cent over the 10-year seasonal average...




July stats:


Tuesday, August 06, 2024

More selection not translating to more transactions

On the demand side, the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,333 in July 2024, a 5 per cent decrease from the 2,455 sales recorded in July 2023. 

There were 5,597 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver in July 2024. This represents a 20.4 per cent increase compared to the 4,649 properties listed in July 2023...


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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

These Are the 10 Best Neighbourhoods in Vancouver Right Now

We’ve picked the 10 best neighbourhoods in Vancouver based on quality of life and amenities. Many neighbourhoods didn’t make our list (sorry, West Point Grey), but they’re definitely worth a look...

https://www.hgtv.ca/best-neighbourhoods-vancouver/

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Fraser Valley home sales fall despite Bank of Canada rate cut

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,317 sales in June, down by 13 per cent over last month and by more than 30 per cent over both last year and the 10-year seasonal average.

While sales remain soft, inventory continued to build for the sixth straight month to 8,350 active listings. Active listings increased 41 per cent over June 2023 and are the highest they’ve been in five years...








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Thursday, July 04, 2024

Market shifting in buyers’ favour, though hesitation remains

Metro Vancouver home sales registered on the MLS® remained below seasonal and historical averages in June. With reduced competition among buyers, inventory has continued to accumulate to levels not seen since the spring of 2019.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,418 in June 2024, a 19.1 per cent decrease from the 2,988 sales recorded in June 2023. This was 23.6 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,166)...


June stats:


Tuesday, July 02, 2024

To-Dos: Your July Home Checklist

With summer in full swing, the month of July can seem to zip by. Care for your house inside and out, and enjoy the good times of summer...








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