Exploring Berkey’s Corner: An Emerging Neighbourhood
Posted on Mar 27, 2024
Berkey’s Corner, a vibrant neighborhood in the midst of transformation, has become a focal point of growth and development in recent years. Situated on the outskirts of downtown Duncan, this area is experiencing a surge in new amenities, housing options, and community attractions, making it an enticing prospect for residents and investors alike.Wan...
Buy or Sell First?
Posted on Mar 01, 2024
If you are considering looking for a new house, and are a current home-owner, then chances are you’re wondering what your strategy should be: do you wait to find the perfect new home before you put your current home on the market; or do you sell first and then look around? You have a few options. Use the following as a guide to explore what might b...
2024 HOUSING FORECAST
Posted on Jan 09, 2024
It would seem interest rates and inflation have made for a bit of a roller coaster ride in real estate with numbers showing we’re likely at the bottom of this rough ride we’ve been on over the last 2 years.
And while people will line up for Disney’s roller coaster, buyers and sellers chose to avoid the ride this year and the numbers certainly showed...
BC Assessment VS Actual Market Value
Posted on Jan 09, 2024
The Cowichan Valley continues to be a popular destination for home buyers both as a place to raise families and a place to retire. Yet, navigating the real estate market in these regions can be perplexing, especially when BC Assessment values don’t align with actual market values. We will look at factors that cause these disparities and highlight w...Top 6 Home Design Trends for 2023
Posted on Feb 01, 2023 in Design
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading the appliances we use most. But while it’s important to make your home...
2023 Market Outlook
Posted on Jan 03, 2023 in Market Update
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.
In March 2022, the Bank of Canada began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market h...
