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 […]
It Was Never Just About Teaching
It’s been over a year since I started teaching at BCIT, and just a few weeks since I pulled off my first class at the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. When I first set out to become an instructor, I thought it would be a fun thing to do. I imagined standing in front of […]
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 […]
Am I Qualified?
Recently, while working on one of my projects, I was confronted with a fair and pointed question: Are you qualified to write this book? It’s a question that has lingered in my mind for a while, and after much reflection, I’ve finally arrived at an answer: It depends. If you’re looking for a book that offers a […]
Escaping the BC Home Flipping Tax: How to Avoid It by Purchasing a Presale
Escaping the BC Home Flipping Tax: How to Avoid it by Purchasing a Presale With BC’s new home flipping tax coming into effect on January 1, 2025, many investors and homeowners are looking for ways to avoid the tax. One strategy? Presale properties. Here’s how you can take advantage of presales to sidestep the BC […]
Provincial and Federal Home Flipping Taxes in BC: What You Need to Know
Provincial and Federal Home Flipping Taxes in BC: What you Need to Know Real estate in British Columbia is facing new taxation rules aimed at curbing speculative property flipping. Both federaland provincial governments have introduced taxes that target short-term sales. Here’s what you need to know about these changes and how they could impact you. […]
Taxation on Different Types of Property Ownership in BC
Taxation on Different Types of Property Ownership in BC When dealing with property ownership and taxation in British Columbia, it’s important to distinguish between different types of properties and how capital gains and business income taxes apply to each. The taxation varies based on the property’s use, whether it’s a primary residence, an investment property, […]
