Feeling like Vancouver’s property prices are getting you down? πŸŒ§οΈπŸŒ‡

Real Estate Stats | July 14, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ”΄ Feeling like Vancouver’s property prices are getting you down? πŸŒ§οΈπŸŒ‡ Consider Knoxville, Tennessee! 🀠 🏑 Knoxville Real Estate Market Highlights: – Median Listing Price: $439,200 (up 10.1% YoY) – Median Sold Price: $356,100 – Average Home Value:*l $357,307 (up 10.3% YoY) Neighborhood Insights: – Popular Neighborhoods: Sequoyah Hills, Fountain City, Pleasant Ridge – Affordable…

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πŸ“’ Breaking News in BC Real Estate! πŸ“’

Real Talk with Corbin | July 9, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“’ Breaking News in BC Real Estate! πŸ“’ 🏑 Starting July 18, the Two Month Notice for tenants is changing to a Four Month Notice πŸ—“οΈ 🚨 New Regulations Alert 🚨: – Mandatory Use of a New Web Portal to register and track all eviction notices πŸ“‹πŸ’» – If someone is moving INTO a tenanted…

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πŸ“’ Important Update for All BC Residents! πŸ”” New Rental Regulations Effective July 18

Real Talk with Corbin | July 9, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“’ Important Update for All BC Residents! BC, Canada πŸ”” New Rental Regulations Effective July 18 1. πŸ—“οΈ Two Month Notice is now Four Months πŸ“… – Tenants now have more time to find a new home when served notice. 2. 🌐 Mandatory Web Portal for Evictions πŸ’» – All eviction notices must be registered…

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Vancouver Vs. Calgary : Thinking of making the move?

Real Talk with Corbin | July 2, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“ˆHome Price Appreciation Year Over Year: πŸ”Ή Home Price Index (HPI): – Vancouver: The HPI for all residential properties increased by 2.3% year-over-year in May 2024, with a benchmark price of $1,212,000. – Calgary: The HPI for detached homes surged by 13% year-over-year, reaching a new record benchmark price of $761,800. πŸš— Gas Prices: –…

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Vancouver is a city of contrasts. πŸ™οΈβœ¨

Real Talk with Corbin | June 28, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

Vancouver is a city of contrasts. πŸ™οΈβœ¨ It boasts some of the most expensive real estate on the planet while facing one of the worst housing crises our country has ever seen. Multi-millionaires live in excess, while tent cities grow just outside their doors. πŸ’ΈπŸ πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸšοΈπŸ˜³πŸ˜³ What can be done to solve this very sad situation…

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Weather Face Off BC VS Alberta!πŸŒŸπŸ”οΈ

Real Talk with Corbin | June 28, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

πŸ“£WEATHER FACE-OFF BC VS Alberta!πŸŒŸπŸ”οΈ With a record-breaking 40,000 British Columbians moving to Alberta last year, including many of my own clients, I get asked a lot about the weather. So here it is! 🌦️ Calgary, AB: – ❄️ Days of Snow: 54 – 🌧️ Days of Rain: 114 – β˜€οΈ Days of Sun: 333…

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Top Realtor in Langley

10 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers from a Top Realtor in Langley

Buying, Investing, Real Estate Stats, Real Estate Tips | June 20, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

Buying your first home is a monumental milestone, and it can be both exciting and overwhelming. As a top realtor in Langley, I’ve helped many first-time home buyers navigate this journey and understand the challenges and concerns that come with it. Here are ten essential tips to guide you through the process and help you…

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Capital Gains From Over 8 Years Ago?

Real Talk with Corbin | June 19, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

Despite the new rule only coming into effect in 2023, the CRA somehow took the position that it would RETROACTIVELY target this sale that happened in 2016! πŸ˜²πŸ•°οΈ Despite the new rule only coming into effect in 2023, the CRA somehow took the position that it would RETROACTIVELY target this sale that happened in 2016!…

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🏑May: A shift in momentum for sale pricesπŸ“Š

Real Estate Stats, Real Estate Tips, Real Talk with Corbin | June 19, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers

Moving onto the comprehensive market update,we’ve got plenty to discuss, so let’s get started! This May marks aΒ shift in momentumΒ for sale prices, with the Housing Price Index (HPI) decreasing in Detached & Attached homes (including houses, townhomes, and condos) after three months of continuous price increases. Sellers might feel concerned (and understandably so), but there’s…

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