Vancouver Real Estate Supply and Demand in a Global Context
Were we spoiled by the early spring flurry? Probably. Does the inventory have to decline at the same rate as the number of units sold to maintain market integrity? Probably not. The market appears to be levelling. Prices are adjusting slightly downward but not in...
read more10 Home Repairs that Will Save You Money
Remodels are great, but can get pretty pricey. Not everyone has thousands to add value to their home – but what about those less glamorous repair projects on your to-do list? These simple and inexpensive maintenance items don’t seem like they add to your home’s value,...
read moreHow to Move the Green Way
If you are planning on moving and you would like to be more “green” or environmentally conscious, here are some ways to make that happen. Ask your friends and family if they have any cardboard boxes you can use. Or maybe you have some already that are hidden in your...
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Recreational Real Estate Hot | The Times Colonist
Buyers of recreational property are pushing up sales — especially in the entry-level price range — but the market has not recovered to pre-recession levels, says a new report by real estate giant Re/Max. “I have never been busier,” said Sandra Smith, an agent for...
read moreThe Value a REALTOR Provides
There has been a ton of information tossed around recently in the media about REALTORS® and the value they provide. I wanted to share a short story about a person I have recently helped who tried to sell their home on their own. I received a phone call from this...
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Macdonald Realty Named Largest Brokerage Firm in Canada | REAL Trends 2009
With a total sales volume of $4.7 billion in 2009, Macdonald Realty placed first in the REAL Trends 200 survey of Canada’s largest brokers. The results were published in the May 2010 edition of REAL Trends magazine and reported by the National Post, Vancouver Sun,...
read moreAll About Duplexes
I’ve had the recent experience of assisting clients buy a full duplex as a place to live in. They are two families who wish to share one mortgage, thus finding a large enough home that was equal for both parties limited our search to full duplexes. A full duplex is...
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