I wasn't sure what to call this item but it would seem activity noticably increased shortly after the surprise results of B.C.'s Provincial election came in. I suppose it could be called "As a Result of the Election Results" but that would be too obvious as to where my political thoughts are.
In the Fraser Valley the residential sales market has certainly sprung to life. It's a bit early to express ...
Posted by Len Visser
on June 17, 2013
Spring 2013 on the west coast has surely sprung . . . in a big way! Record temps, flowers, blossoms, trees in full leaf, it's all happening. In another few weeks the strawberries will be available. I can almost taste them. Oh yeah, what's happening with the spring market? Statistically the market is moving along at about the same pace as last year. However, looking at the data I see the listing inventory ...
Posted by Len Visser
on May 7, 2013
What is in store for the real estate market in 2013? Most expert predictions say the market is going to remain quite quiet or flat or non eventfull. I am not about to disagree although it should be pointed out that there is not a glut of inventory currently for sale. That tells me the quiet, flat, non eventfull market is driven not by the market itself, (supply and demand), but by attitude. The ...
Posted by Len Visser
on January 29, 2013
It is indeed a new year and there is a tinge of excitement in the air when it comes to the Real Estate Market. This goes beyond the normal anticipation felt by Realtors beginning a new calendar year after their year-end review of the frustrations encountered in 2010. Frustration with buyer attitudes. The "well, I know it suits our needs and its about as close to what we want as we are likely to get ...
Posted by Len Visser
on January 7, 2011
Always a good question. From what I see the Abbotsford real estate market is pretty much a balanced market. By balanced I mean Buyers and Sellers carry equal momentum coming into a negotiation. Equal momentum is available because the supply of options for the Buyer is equal to the supply of Buyers to the Seller. The number of sales has dropped slightly from a year or even 6 months ago. Combine ...
Posted by Len Visser
on June 14, 2010
Or . . . today's most desirable home features. (taken from Canada Realty News, May 2010 Newsletter).
Taking into account all types of buyers, from first timers to move-up and move-down, the market trend for exterior finish is toward the use of stone and stucco. Bungalows are also more popular as buyers trend toward placing multi-level homes on the 'maybe' list. ...
Posted by Len Visser
on May 31, 2010
To say the least, this has been a hot topic of late and rightly so. I'll begin by stating the simple truth that every person in this country has the right to sell or buy real property without using the services of a Realtor. That might seem a bit obvious but it is, none the less, an important fact.
The real estate industry is, by nature and structure, highly competitive. What commission ...
Posted by Len Visser
on March 30, 2010
The following is not about Real Estate but I came across this in a communication from BCAA . . . it's worth sharing.
"Recent publicity surrounding Toyota's recall of vehicles with faulty accelerator pedals provides a good reminder that it's important to know what to do if your accelerator pedal ever gets stuck, or your vehicle accelerates for no apparent reason. If you ever find yourself in ...
Posted by Len Visser
on February 25, 2010
I've been asked that question a lot lately. Pretty much normal given the market fluctuations of the past year and all the 'rebound' news that's been coming out.
My comments will be from two perspectives. First, from the I need a roof over my head perspective. You need shelter . . . available options, rent or own. Generally speaking, Buying is the better of the two options for a number of reasons ...
Posted by Len Visser
on February 3, 2010
Stats show that over 75% of folks looking for real estate information now begin their search on the Internet . . . so, it figures that this would be the place to market a property for sale. How on earth would a person go about doing that?
Century 21 has and is using a marketing system to do just that . . . and, it works! If you are thinking of selling your real estate, give us a call. We ...
Posted by Len Visser
on January 18, 2010