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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 23.5 percent increase from $843,918 in January 2021. Active listings near record lows – Just…

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 only a few short months left of the season, we’re hoping for more snow, sunshine and powder…

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 complimentary home evaluation at any time. If you’re considering a purchase, we can set up…

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 value has changed relative to the average change for your property class in your municipality…

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 properties in British Columbia as of July 1 each year.  The assessment process in British…

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 for a last minute gift we are here to help with a Local Gift Guide…

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 a result, buyers outnumbered sellers by as much as 2.5 to 1 in some months…

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 in regard to leadership and community contribution initiatives. What is Awarded? RE/MAX of Western Canada…

Here’s a snapshot of the year-over-year price increases across Canada – Demand continues to exceed supply, keeping prices up…  

Summer is here, and with it comes a more manageable pace to the market – more listings, fewer multiple offers and still lots of interested buyers! With less travel restrictions we’ve seen an increase in visitors from the mainland with hopes of calling the Comox Valley home. If you’re thinking of selling, or ready to start your dream home search, call or email us to…