Investing | July 10, 2023 | written by Corbin Chivers
The growing number of seniors has inspired a new trend in home design, aging-in-place features. These features, aimed at enabling older adults to live in their homes independently and comfortably for as long as possible, are growing in demand. After all, isn’t it only fair that as we age, our homes evolve with us, accommodating…
Investing | June 15, 2023 | written by Corbin Chivers
When it comes to protecting one of your most significant investments, a good home warranty is essential. A home warranty provides peace of mind by covering unexpected repairs or replacements of major home systems and appliances. However, not all home warranties are created equal. It’s crucial to carefully consider various factors when selecting a home…
Buying, Investing | December 16, 2022 | written by Corbin Chivers
Multi-family residential development is the process of constructing rental housing units designed for multiple families in a single building or complex. This type of development has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it offers numerous advantages over traditional single-family homes. We’ll discuss the benefits of multi-family residential development and why it has become so…
Buying, Investing | October 5, 2022 | written by Corbin Chivers
Everyone deserves a comfortable place to call home. A safe space to relax and unwind after a long day. A place to make memories with the people you love. But for many of us, the path to homeownership can feel daunting. There are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing a home – location,…
Investing | July 5, 2022 | written by Corbin Chivers
Investing in real estate is a great way to build long-term wealth. Unlike with stocks and bonds, where you are typically required to pay full price upfront and then earn steadily decreasing interest over time (or worse yet paying no return at all), if your purchase term lasts more than just two years you’ll find…
Big News! The Corbin and Co. is celebrating an incredible milestone, and well… without you, it wouldn’t have been possible, so we’re you an invite to our ‘100 Homes Sold’ appreciation party! And, even if you can’t attend in person, I have a contest (details below) with some absolutely amazing prizes, I hope you will…
The provincial health orders in BC restricting outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people were recently lifted, meaning we can begin to enjoy this early spring weather outdoors with friends and family! If you live in Surrey’s Clayton Heights neighbourhood, there are some fantastic parks to enjoy, likely within walking distance of where you live!…
The Canadian housing market is hot right now as mortgage prices continue to see record lows. Mortgage lenders are showing fixed rates as low as 1.69% and variable rates close to 2%. With decreased rates comes more demand than supply. With the crazy demand, we are seeing in the market as a whole and especially…
In the real estate industry, it is inevitable that the value of your home will change over time. The city of Surrey and Langley will send you yearly assessments for tax purposes that give you the most accurate assessment of your home. There are many opportunities available when your assessments increase. Assessments are also…
When selling a home especially in the Cloverdale or Clayton area in Surrey, it is important to stage and prep your home for sale. Most people will clean out their storage, pack their things, and move out of their family home. They may scrub some stains out of the carpets, or polish the windows before…
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