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Sales Surge in June

Sales around the province have surged back to pre-COVID-19 levels in June. These may be temporary as pent up demand could be a factor helping push this demand forward. I am continually watching and monitoring to see if prevailing trends will remain.

Safe Camping Tips 2020

Families look forward to camping season and although we are still dealing with COVID-19, the exciting news is we are allowed to camp. As most campgrounds in our beautiful province have now reopened, we have compiled a list of safety tips that are great for camping as well as for any outdoor activity. We also have attached a handy PDF from BC Parks on their expectations of campers this summer.

Room Planner – Move In Before You Buy

Imagine being able to arrange furniture and start decorating before you buy! Our exclusive room planner allows buyers to measure the space of their potential new home and place furniture before moving in. To emotionally connect with homes is an extremely compelling feature which helps buyers find the home of their dreams and start visualizing living there!

Happy Canada Day!

Canada Day celebrations across the country will look quite different this year. Show your national pride and create your own Canada Day celebrations closer to home in your own backyard!

Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Update

As we enter another month of physical distancing with the possibility of reduced restrictions by the end of May, life has evolved as “new normals” are adopted. Although everyone has been affected differently, we have all been forced to acclimate to a new way of living. These times have compelled us to navigate our new realities together.

Homeowners of B.C. – Speculation Tax Reminder

A friendly reminder to our clients! You would have received your “declaration” package in the mail mid-January to mid-February and a prompt to claim an exemption from the speculation and vacancy tax. We understand during these current exceptional events our country and the world is experiencing, it may have been put off or forgotten. We would like to this time to remind you that you have until March 31st to claim your exemption.

Real Estate Terminology Explained

One of the most complex transactions most consumers will ever complete is buying a home. Therefore it is very important to understand what you are getting into. The following is a list of some common real-estate terminology and their definitions to help you on your way…