Real Talk with Corbin | July 9, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐ข Breaking News in BC Real Estate! ๐ข ๐ก Starting July 18, the Two Month Notice for tenants is changing to a Four Month Notice ๐๏ธ ๐จ New Regulations Alert ๐จ: – Mandatory Use of a New Web Portal to register and track all eviction notices ๐๐ป – If someone is moving INTO a tenanted…
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Real Talk with Corbin | July 9, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐ข Important Update for All BC Residents! BC, Canada ๐ New Rental Regulations Effective July 18 1. ๐๏ธ Two Month Notice is now Four Months ๐
– Tenants now have more time to find a new home when served notice. 2. ๐ Mandatory Web Portal for Evictions ๐ป – All eviction notices must be registered…
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Real Talk with Corbin | July 2, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐Home Price Appreciation Year Over Year: ๐น 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. ๐ Gas Prices: –…
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Real Talk with Corbin | June 28, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Vancouver is a city of contrasts. ๐๏ธโจ 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. ๐ธ๐ ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐ณ๐ณ What can be done to solve this very sad situation…
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Real Talk with Corbin | June 28, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐ฃWEATHER FACE-OFF BC VS Alberta!๐๐๏ธ 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! ๐ฆ๏ธ Calgary, AB: – โ๏ธ Days of Snow: 54 – ๐ง๏ธ Days of Rain: 114 – โ๏ธ Days of Sun: 333…
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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, Iโve 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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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! ๐ฒ๐ฐ๏ธ 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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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 aย shift in momentumย 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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Buying, Investing, Real Estate Stats, Real Estate Tips, Selling | June 15, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Finding a dream home is a journey that requires guidance, expertise, and a deep understanding of the local real estate market. In Langley, a picturesque and rapidly growing city in British Columbia, Corbin & Co. has established itself as the premier real estate agency dedicated to helping clients find their perfect homes. With their exceptional…
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Buying, Investing, Real Estate Stats, Real Estate Tips | June 10, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Selling a home is no small feat, and in a competitive market like Langley, having a robust marketing strategy is essential for standing out. As a top realtor in Langley, I’ve compiled some of the most effective marketing strategies that can help any Langley realtor sell homes faster and at the best possible price. These…
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