Are you considering downsizing your home? Downsizing can be a significant life change, and it's essential to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. As a White Rock/Surrey Real Estate Agent, specializing in Home Downsizing and Real Estate Purchase, I've helped numerous clients navigate this transition. In this blog, we'll explore five crucial steps to a seamless downsizing process, offering valuable insights and solutions to ensure your downsizing journey is a success.
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5 Steps to a Smooth Downsizing Process
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Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent for Buying a House
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, the decision to buy a house can be both thrilling and daunting. It's an investment that carries significant financial and emotional weight. If you're considering purchasing a property in White Rock or Surrey, you might be wondering, "Should I hire a real estate agent?" The answer is a resounding yes. In this blog, we'll delve into the advantages of hiring a real estate agent, specifically a Realtor® in White Rock and Surrey, and how this decision can make your home-buying journey smoother, more informed, and ultimately more rewarding.
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The Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Realtor®
In the realm of real estate, one crucial decision can make or break your property journey: whether or not to hire a Realtor®. As a White Rock/Surrey Real Estate Agent with over 35 years of experience specializing in Home Downsizing, First-Time Buyers, and even Luxury Homes, I understand the importance of this choice. In this blog, we will delve into the top four reasons why hiring a Realtor® like me, Leanne deSouza, can be a game-changer in your real estate endeavors. So, let's explore the world of Realtors® and Real Estate Agents.
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Thinking about investing in real estate?
This blog on investing is courtesy of Danny Duong who is an excellent mortgage broker. Danny offers some thoughts on investing in real estate. Give Danny a call at 778-998-7142 for your mortgage needs. I would be happy to answer any or all your real estate questions in this regard.
Have you thought about building wealth and passive income through real estate? The following are factors that make purchasing a rental property an attractive investment now:
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A “Boil to a Simmer”
To borrow a metaphor from this month’s Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's Marketing Statistic article.
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Spring Market - Burst of new life
Well, the Spring market is bustling. In fact, Spring came early to our real estate market. I have lived through many a busy real estate market since 1988, which even back then was fast and furious, but this current market has beaten every previous market record. For those fortunate enough to remain working, and with the record breaking interest rates, this pandemic has made people spend their spare time house hunting. Perhaps it is the fact that many families have had more time at home that they have decided it is time to look for a new one; a “change of scenery” to accommodate the life style of this past year, that may remain with us after this pandemic.
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Record breaking sales for February
The real estate market is currently experiencing the highest sales level never seen before in the last 100 years of the Fraser Valley for the 6th month in a row.
Chris Shields, President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board viewpoint of this month’s record numbers, “This is new territory for us. We have never seen such consistent and persistent demand for housing in the Fraser Valley.
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BC Property Tax Assessment and Market Value
You may have recently received your 2020 property BC tax assessment in the mail in the start of this new year (2021). Typically, these assessments reflect the values they determined back in July. There is a lot of confusion whether assessment values reflect current market values. Part of my service as a realtor, is to help my clients stay up to date with their home and market conditions. Should you wish to discuss your recent tax assessments in the mail, please do not hesitate to pick up the phone and call me to discuss. In the meantime, here are some interesting facts about how tax assessments are determined.
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Despite The Pandemic
In Real Estate terms, 2020 went out with bang. Sales were higher than average in 10 years in the Fraser Valley! Despite the global pandemic, it’s apparent that those who can still transact in Real Estate will. Motivating factors for a move don’t seem to go away for those who are fortunate enough to still have the resources. From my personal point of view, the type of Real Estate consumer really hasn’t changed much from the pre Covid-19 days.
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Housing Market Snapshot for October 2020
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BCREA Housing Market Update (November 2020)
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Canuck Place 50/50 draw, presented by HomeLife
The HomeLife sponsored Canuck Place Children’s Place 50/50 Jackpot is currently at $159,000, winner takes half… of that, over $1600 has come through our designated HomeLife link. Way to go! Please continue to use https://canuckplace.rafflenexus.com/a/homelife in order to track our direct sales.
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Help Us Support The At Risk In Our Community.
Nov 23-27, 2020 Help Us Support The At Risk In Our Community.
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Announcing The New Website
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!
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New Website Under Construction
New Website Coming Soon!
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