Merry be your CHRISTMAS,peaceful be your FAMILY,joyful be yourHOME.Safe and Happy Holidays to all!

Nov 21/24 - Feds Remove Stress Test on Uninsured Mortgage Renewals  In line with CREA's advocacy efforts, as of today Nov 21/24, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OFSI) has eliminated the mortgage stress test for uninsured renewals, enabling borrowers to switch lenders while maintaining their loan amount and amortization period. Insured borrowers are already exempt. ...

We Remember!We remember all your sacrifice and bravery each and every day.  We are thankful for your courage to fight on our behalf and to give our children, grandchildren and future generations the best life possible.  We send hope and peace to all of the ongoing strife in the world and hope it will all soon end.  We will always remember, give a soldier and a first responder a giant hug! ...

30 Years!  The Realtors Care Blanket Drive - Nov 12 to 19thThis time of year we remember our less fortunate neighbours and the Realtors Care Blanket Drive is looking for donations of:  warm coats, boots, hats, gloves, sleeping bags, pants, new socks and new underwear.  If you have any of these items that you would like to donate, I will happily pick up anywhere in Richmond for FREE.  Just giv ...

Ghosts and Goblins, Witches and Ghouls are everywhere!Beware and keep your eyes peeled for these little creatures roaming around your neighbourhood. Have a safe and fun Halloween.

The Bank of Canada was optimistic about inflation rates this past week, and proceeded to cut the central bank rate to 3.25%.  This rate cut may stimulate a few Buyers to jump into the market.  Or is everyone waiting for the BC and USA election results??  Hmmmm!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  Wishing you a safe and restful long weekend, and spending time with loved ones and friends. 

Re/Max Quest for Excellence Scholarship program is now available. Just give me a call for application details.The RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program is now accepting essay submissions until March 9, 2025. RE/MAX Canada is pleased to offer 40 scholarships of $1,000 each to students across Canada (except for Quebec).

Market Shifts to Buyers Favour, but Buyers are still hesitating!Metro Vancouver home sales registered on the MLS® remained below seasonal and historical averages in June. With reduced competition among buyers, inventory has continued to accumulate to levels not seen since the spring of 2019.“This dynamic is bringing inventory levels up to a healthy range not seen since before the pandemic. Th ...

June 5th - Bank of Canada announces today a mortgage rate cut of .25% to 4.75%. Yippeeeeeeeeee!Lots of choice for Buyers with a large inventory of homes available. It's a great time to Buy a home!Check out my Blog for a list of Real Estate Related changes since January 2024, including Federal, Provincial and Local Government.  Never a dull moment in our real estate market.  It's my happy plac ...