SURREY, BC — Despite persistent inventory shortfalls, housing sales in the Fraser Valley remained steady in April as buyers took advantage of the continued pause in interest rate hikes. In April, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 1,554 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), virtually unchanged compared ...
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SURREY, BC — March 2023 saw the second consecutive month of growth in sales in the Fraser Valley, and although still below seasonal norms, the trend is an encouraging sign that the region continues to head towards increased market stability. At 1,550, property sales posted on the FVREB’s Multiple Listings ...
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SURREY, BC — House prices in the Fraser Valley posted a slight but positive bump in February after nearly a year of month-over-month decreases. Similarly, sales, though still trending lower than normal, also recorded their first monthly gain since October. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 898 sales ...
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SURREY, BC — The downward trend in Fraser Valley real estate sales continued in January as further interest rate hikes kept buyers sidelined. With 626 transactions processed on the MLS®, sales were off by 12.6 per cent compared to last month and down by 52.2 per cent compared to this ...
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SURREY, BC — In a year that saw prices peak early on, feeding off the momentum of record-breaking sales in 2021, the Fraser Valley real estate market came back down to earth by the close of 2022, due largely to interest rate increases designed to stave off inflation. The Fraser ...
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SURREY, BC — With sales down almost seven per cent from October, and new listings off by more than 20 per cent, the Fraser Valley housing market continues its slowing trend heading into the holiday season. Despite the market slowdown, opportunities are available, as evidenced by brisk turnover time frames. ...
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These days, people are more environmentally conscious. When it comes to their homes, that often starts with being more thoughtful about heating and cooling so they’re consuming less energy. With that in mind, here are some tips for making your home more eco-friendly: 1. Install a smart thermostat. Modern thermostats ...
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Canucks Autism Network (CAN) provides programs for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, while promoting acceptance and inclusion through community engagement and training initiatives across BC and beyond. I recently attended a luncheon in Vancouver to support this important program and met Todd Bertuzzi: Visit Autism Programs & ...
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Did you know there are two ways to donate to the Blanket Drive? As well as donating warm blankets and clothing, you can also donate financially. The money raised will go to our Blanket Drive charities. Your donations will help those in-need across the Lower Mainland. The donations stay within ...
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SURREY, BC — Fraser Valley housing market sales for October remained relatively unchanged from last month as prices dipped slightly across all categories. In October, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 901 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), an increase of 0.4 per cent compared to last ...
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