Choosing the right REALTOR® is a crucial step to ensure your journey to buying or selling real estate in Coquitlam is a success. A skilled and experienced REALTOR® can make the process smoother and more successful, while an inexperienced or ineffective agent can lead to frustration and missed opportunities. To ensure you make the best choice, this blog post will guide you through the essential factors to consider when selecting the best Coquitlam REALTOR® for your needs.
News: Vancouver Real Estate MarketMay sees a 5 year high in housing supply and a modest increase in home sales.Metro Vancouver home sales exceed 2,000 for the first time in 2019, while buyer demand remains below averages. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports residential sales in Metro Vancouver area totaled 2,638 in May 2019, a 44.2% increase from the 1,829 homes sold in April 2019. "High home prices and mortgage qualification issues caused by the federal government’s B20 stress test remain significant factors behind the reduced demand that the market is experiencing today," Ashley... Vancouver real estate market update: Now is a great time to trade up!A quick follow-up to last month's issue when I chose to focus on the primary reason for the current buyer's market, which generally is attributed to the B-20 mortgage stress test that the federal government’s banking regulator (OSFI) imposed. In the interest of time and realizing most of my audience are busy with limited time to read a lengthy explanation on all the reasons, I chose to focus on the "primary" reason - which is by no means the only reason. Obviously the Feds had their reasons... How To Choose a Real Estate AgentBuying your first home is a very exciting yet stressful time. It's one of the most important decisions you'll ever make and one of the main reasons to seek professional advice. The right advisor will help guide you through the buying process and help you lay the foundation for an enjoyable home ownership experience. The sooner you start working with an agent the better. As a buyer there are typically no costs to hire a REALTOR®. Most agents offer a complimentary new home buyer orientation which... |