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BCREA Real Estate Update “After a strong first quarter, BC markets are now adjusting to a much different interest rate environment,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “With mortgage rates surpassing 4 per cent for the first time in over a decade,…

Happy Spring! The weather is heating up and so is the market. This past week we saw an increase in new listing options which likely means we’ll see a busy spring market with more inventory for buyers than last spring.  We’re still experiencing…

From the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) February 14, 2022: January 2022 the Province of BC saw a decrease of 14.7 percent in residential sales compared to January 2021. The average residential price in BC was $1,042,169 – a…

One month into 2022 and we’ve helped many clients secure their dream homes! Sellers have also sold in record timing and they are ready for their next adventure! We’ve managed to spend a few weekends at Mount Washington skiing and snowshoeing and with…

It’s a new year & we’re looking forward to another year of working with our fabulous clients! Have you considered selling?  Waiting for the right time to make the move? We’re here whenever you’re ready & happy to offer a…

A common misconception is that a significant change in your assessed value will result in a proportionately significant change in your property taxes. The most important factor is not how much your assessed value has changed, but how your assessed…

File a BC Assessment Appeal (property assessment review) on or before January 31, 2022.  For information and forms – here is a direct link to Appeals. Understand the assessment process – BC Assessment is responsible for assessing over 2 million…

We’re in the midst of the busy Holiday Season and we’ve had our first few snowfalls in the Comox Valley, Mount Washington has opened with great conditions and we’ve already had a chance to get back on our skis! If you’re still searching…

The BC Real Estate Association Market Intelligence Report October 2021 analyzes the housing surge during the pandemic. The unusual circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic produced an unexpected and substantial increase in housing demand while the supply of listings fell. As…

RE/MAX 2022 Quest for Excellence® The Quest for Excellence program is a bursary program for grade 12 students in Western Canada. It was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students…