Real Estate Stats | March 7, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Hey Clients & Friends, ๐ Hope everyone had a great February – Lots to catch up on so buckle up ๐ค ๐!!! This February marks the first month that the Housing Price Index actually went UP in all categories after 7 straight months of price decline!ย Sellers reading this are already starting to smile, (and they…
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Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | March 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐ซ Are you considering moving to the US? ๐บ๐ธ Here’s one of the most common ways that Canadians move down to the states! It’s called the E2 Investor Visa and I’ll explain it to you in 3 simple steps! 1๏ธโฃ You need to Invest around $100,000 USD into some kind of business, either starting it…
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Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | March 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐ This article from the Globe and Mail lays out just HOW poor we are and why! ๐ Canada suffered yet another decline in per capita GDP in the fourth quarter of 2023: making it the fifth decline in the past six quarters, resulting in the worst sustained drop in more than 30 years. ๐ป…
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Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | February 20, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐จ B.C.’s housing crisis is hitting a new peak ๐ – experts predict a shortfall of 610,000 units by 2030. ๐ฑ ๐๏ธ At a major Union of BC Municipalities meeting, mayors, councilors, and urban planners echoed a common concern: Our immigration rates are outpacing our housing capabilities, leading to chaos and despair among residents. ๐๏ธ๐ฅ…
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Real Estate Stats, Real Talk with Corbin | February 7, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
๐ More than 5,000 Canadians left BC for Alberta last quarter, marking it the fifth straight quarter where more people have left BC for other provinces than arrived here from other provinces. ๐ก ReMax suggests a reform of our tax laws, specifically in Vancouver, if the BC government wants to persuade people to stay. ๐ค…
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Real Estate Stats | February 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Hey Friends, ๐ Hope everyone is off to a fantastic start this year! ๐ This January, we’ve seen prices continue to drop in almost all categories, ๐ but, interestingly, sales volume has increased overall, pushing sales ratios back into a more “balanced” market ๐ (depending on the price point!) and we’ve got some brand new…
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Real Estate Stats | February 6, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone in many people’s lives, and for Surrey residents, it represents the fulfillment of a dream. As we move into 2024, the landscape of the real estate market is evolving, offering both challenges and opportunities for prospective homeowners. A crucial step in making your homeownership dream a reality is…
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Real Estate Stats | January 9, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
Hey there, folks! It’s January, and you know what that means – Santa’s gone, and he didn’t leave us with candy canes this time. Nope, he dropped off the real estate market equivalent of a bad sweater: lower prices, again. But don’t worry, as always, I’m here to help you make sense of it all…
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Real Estate Stats | January 2, 2024 | written by Corbin Chivers
As we step into the dynamic landscape of 2024, the real estate and design industries are witnessing a transformative wave that promises to redefine the way we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. From sustainable architecture to cutting-edge technology integration, here are the key trends shaping the real estate and design sectors this year.…
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Real Estate Stats | December 14, 2023 | written by Corbin Chivers
With the holiday season fast approaching ๐โโ๏ธย I know it’s a very busy month for many of you!ย For others, I knowย it can be a niceย quiet time of year to relax and get out of your daily routine or grind!ย Regardless of how you like to spend this time of year I hope you get to spend…
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