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The lower dollar is bringing property investors back from the states and they are looking for an investment here in Canada. This is especially true for recreational property buyers or investors looking for a passive income through rental properties. Buyers from Alberta and Saskatchewan who used to purchase recreational property in hot spots like the South West of America are now buying in British Columbia. Continue reading →

Investment Tip #1

Where is a good place to invest in Langley? Are you considering purchasing an investment property in Langley? Now is an excellent time to invest in Langley with the growth of the community. There are many new developments and projects that will make Langley an attractive place to live for families for decades to come. There are many areas of Langley that provide good investment property opportunities, but I would say that my favourite is Willoughby. The Willoughby area has grown phenomenally in the past few years, including dozens of new townhome and condo developments as well as new community amenities such as the Langley Events Centre. There is high demand for properties in the area due to Willoughby being a desirable area to raise a family. Even though Willoughby shows high potential for property investments, many other areas of Langley are favorable as well. Your investment decision will depend on a lot of variables and it is best to talk to a knowledgeable Langley realtor to help with your decision. Continue reading →

According to the BC Real Estate Association in 2013 there were more than 18,500 realtors serving Vancouver and Greater Vancouver. These Realtors helped sell 72,936 homes. With so much movement in a 12 month time frame it’s essential to find the right Realtor. A Good Realtor can help you Buy or Sell your Home. A Great realtor can help you buy or sell your home fast and increase your equity. We’ve researched the top ten questions you should ask any Realtor before hiring them to represent you during a property transaction. Continue reading →

Willoughby Townhouses are going up fast! Here’s the scoop!

Anyone living in Langley that has driven down 208th Street or 200th Street realizes that Langley is changing – and fast! There are townhouses and apartments in Willoughby going up everywhere. It’s almost hard to keep track of all of them with the speed of construction and all of the advertising and signs up around town. I realize that this can be a confusing and overwhelming experience for some home buyers, so I’ve done my best to summarize what you need to know about Willoughby townhouse developments! Continue reading →

How to Find the Best REALTOR® in Langley

Did you know that people spend more time researching and shopping for a new TV than for a REALTOR® in Langley? This can unfortunately cost them thousands of dollars, and often does. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you and your family will make. It can be helpful to have a REALTOR® you trust to help you through the process. Finding a reliable, trustworthy REALTOR® knowledgeable about the strengths and weaknesses of your local area is essential in your journey to buy a home. With that in mind I’d like to offer up some useful tips on choosing the best REALTOR® in Langley. Continue reading →

It’s no secret that the Willoughby area of Langley is growing quickly, becoming a residential hub for Langley families. There are numerous townhome, apartment and home developments under construction in the area. The quick growth is incredible to watch, but it begs the question what does the future of Willoughby look like? There are plans for much more than residential buildings in the Willoughby and Langley area. I’ve done some research and picked out some exciting news about what the growth of Willoughby might entail. Continue reading →

So you’ve decided to put your house on the market for sale. Congratulations! Now the work begins. Before your real estate agent comes to take photos for the listing, it’s always a good idea to think about how you want to present your home to potential buyers. This is commonly referred to as home staging.
If it’s done well, home staging makes your home more appealing and can help you to get a better price for your home. When staging your home, it’s important to view your home through the eyes of a prospective homebuyer and try to distance yourself from your beloved home and its contents and look at it as an investment. Here are a few basics that will help you to make your home more appealing to more buyers: Continue reading →

Buying or selling a home can be a complicated process. However, having a competent, qualified Realtor by your side can make the whole process much easier. But with so many Realtors in the market today, how do you know who is the right Realtor for you? Here are five suggestions that will help make choosing a Realtor easier: Continue reading →

So you’ve decided that 2014 is going to be the year you buy a new house. Congratulations and good luck! Choosing where to buy your next home can be an overwhelming decision. If it’s your first home, it can seem like an impossible task. Location, condition, size, number of bedrooms, age of the house, type of street… the list can go on and on. A reputable realtor can help you navigate through these important decisions. To complicate your decision, if you have children or are considering starting a family, you also need to consider the school district in which your potential new home will be located. Even if you don’t have school-aged children now and never plan on having any, you should inquire about nearby schools as they can have an impact on the price of your home now and into the future. Here are three reasons why you should consider the quality of school districts when you buy your next home: Continue reading →

While the good days are gone house flipping can still reap financial rewards as long as you’re patient and do your research. You need to know that there’s more competition and fewer opportunities. But if you have a keen eye for a real estate investment in Langley, Walnut Grove or elsewhere in the Lower Mainland then flipping a house can pay dividends. Your real estate purchase goals are to time the market, avoid excess costs and plan ahead so problems are met swiftly and efficiently. If changes like new carpets (or cleaning carpets), kitchen cabinets and interior design will cost a few thousand dollars and raise the house’s value by more, flipping that house is probably wise. If mice, termites and some faulty wiring show up out of the blue, flipping the house is almost certainly unwise. For example a house for sale in Langley with an average front yard or a crumbling driveway can substantially increase its value with some quality landscaping. Mr White from Surrey based Urbane Landscapers comments “It is a well-known fact that one of the most prominent contributors to the value of a house is the landscaping and outdoor living areas. That is why it is so critical to have it professionally done. Amateurish attempts stand out like a sore thumb to a buyer. The last thing a home buyer wants to do is tackle re-doing the usable spaces and gardens outside the house. Continue reading →