June 2022

Is Your Home Worth More or Less Than Your Zestimate or Gov. Tax Estimates?

Posted on Jun 22, 2022



Your Home's Real Value

There are so many sites that promise accurate home value estimates automatically. But are they actually correct? And can you trust them?The truth is that many of these websites have been known to be way off - sometimes as much as $100,000 or more. Here’s why automatic estimates can fail:
  • They use your whole city’s data (and som...

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Circus, Greek Festival and The Dragon Boat Festival

Posted on Jun 22, 2022



The Circus is Coming to Vancouver!

The Royal Canadian International Circus is a wonderful family-oriented spectacle!  

A few years ago the circus visited Abbotsford, Surrey and Richmond. It showcased equestrian acrobatics (as featured in the movie the Greatest Showman), the Guerrero High Wire Act (from Americas Got Talent) and so much more! Another yea...

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Weekend Events List You Can't Miss For June 17th - 19th

Posted on Jun 17, 2022



BEER BY THE PIER PRESENTED BY DARWIN PROPERTIES LTD. IS BACK ON JUNE 18, 2022

Family Services of the North Shore is thrilled to welcome back Beer by the Pier!

After being away for two years, Beer by the Pier is back with a splash on 

Saturday, June 18 

at the Pipe Shop Venue at the Shipyards. We are excited to reconnect with you, our friends and neighbo...

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When Is The Best Time To Buy or Sell Real Estate

Posted on Jun 15, 2022



People often ask me 'when' is the best time to buy or sell in real estate and my answer is usually the same; "it depends".

Everyone has different motivations and reasons for wanting to move which is why I also say there is never really a good or bad time to buy or sell. 

For instance. Let's say the market has risen by 28% over the past two years and...

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You've Seen The TV Show; Ever Wonder If You Should Love It or List It?

Posted on Jun 08, 2022

 
I’m sure you’ve seen that TV show- where a family has totally outgrown their space but one of the partners just doesn’t want to leave, so they decide to renovate.  And if the renovations aren’t fixing the issue, then, and only then, do they move… 

While reality TV is fun to watch, the reality of living in a construction zone while shopping for a ne...

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5 Reasons Why Homes Fail To Sell; Don't Get Caught In The Trap

Posted on Jun 02, 2022



People tend to come to me after they’ve hired another real estate agent to list their home, but the listing expired because the home sat on the market for too long.   In this case, I’ll take a look at the listing, and can usually spot the reason why the home sat in 60 seconds flat.  

Today, I’m going to tell you the top 5 reasons why a home will sit...

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