Leadership in Real EstateA People-First Approach to Brokerage Recruitment, Retention, and Team Building
Published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis) Recognized as an Amazon Top New Release in Office Management, ranked among the top 4% of Office Management titles on Amazon, and held by 77 libraries worldwide, Leadership in Real Estate offers a relationship-focused approach to brokerage leadership grounded in behavioural insights, practical tools, and real-world experience. Recruitment and […]
Fleetwood Stage 1 Approval: What It Means for Detached Lots and Subdivision Potential
Fleetwood Stage 1 Approval: What It Means for Detached Lots and Subdivision Potential Fleetwood’s Stage 1 Plan approval has shifted the conversation around detached lots. Many property owners are now asking the same question: What can I actually do with my lot? This is where realty advisors can add meaningful value. With the pace of […]
Fraser Valley August Market Review
Declining prices and high inventory strengthen the buyer’s market heading into fall SURREY, BC – Fraser Valley home sales fell more than 20 per cent in August, but buyers who did get into the market were able to take advantage of favourable conditions, including abundant choice, softer prices and more time to make decisions. The Fraser […]
The Never Changing Role of a Realtor
The Never-Changing Role of a Realtor There’s been a whole lot of change in the world we live in. Change in how we interact with each other—even the way we sneeze. You can’t sneeze into your hand anymore. I learned that the hard way with one sneeze and a roomful of strange looks. And yet, […]
July 2025 Market Update for the FVREB
Fraser Valley real estate sales activity levels off as market enters seasonal slowdown SURREY, BC – Market conditions are ideal for Fraser Valley home buyers this summer, but the persistent gap between buyers’ and sellers’ price expectations continues to suppress sales. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,190 sales on its Multiple Listing […]
Fraser Valley stands out as One of BC’s Strongest Markets
Fraser Valley Home Market Stands Out as One of BC’s Strongest 2025 Brokers Data Call: How the Fraser Valley Stacks Up Every year, the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) asks managing brokers across the province to take part in something called a “data call.” It’s essentially a province-wide check-in, where brokerages report real, on-the-ground sales numbers […]
Why Scarcity Isn’t Working in Today’s Real Estate Market—And What You Can Do About It
Scarcity is one of the most powerful tools in a marketer’s toolkit. Defined as the psychological response triggered when limited supply meets high demand, it taps into our natural fear of missing out. In real estate—especially in project marketing—scarcity is everywhere. Phrases like “Only two homes left!” or “Final release—act now!” are designed to create […]
Everything Will be Okay
Everything is Going to be Okay Everything is Going to Be Okay “This is the new normal.” Heard that lately? Ever notice how it arrives with a change you didn’t ask for, don’t want, and could easily live without? Over the past four years, we’ve lived through an unprecedented era of change. We’ve rethought nearly […]
The Impact of Short-Term Rental Changes on the Overall Housing Market
The Impact of Short-Term Rental Changes on the Overall Housing Market The impact of short-term rental changes on the overall housing market is a complex issue influenced by various factors, ranging from government policies to market behaviors. Recent regulatory adjustments targeting short-term rental activities have stirred significant interest and concern among stakeholders, particularly in the […]
BC – Budget Update! Changes to Property Transfer Tax Exemptions
Just in- BC Government Announces Changes to Property Transfer Tax Exemptions The threshold for property transfer tax exemption for first-time home buyers has been lifted from properties worth half a million dollars to $835,000 as of April 1, 2024. Properties with a fair market value of less than $500,000 are completely tax-free. Newly constructed homes […]