Despite the traditional winter slowdown, both home sales and prices inched higher in December, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. The monthly report surveys MLS data in 52 metropolitan areas, and it provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market activity. Here’s a look at how the latest findings impact homebuyers and sellers. What […]
From the RE/MAX blog We all know that moving can be stressful. Add to that the confusion and anxiety that a child may feel at leaving their familiar little world, and all of a sudden moving into that new place can be downright traumatic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a list […]
Mid-Island Realty won the “Spirit of Giving Award” at the Festival of Trees. The prize was an overnight trip to Vancouver to watch the WHL Vancouver Giants and Victoria Royals in Michael Buble’s box, including a limo ride. We had 4 extra seats so we called the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and asked if there […]
Article from the Vancouver Real Estate Board: 1. You can appeal property taxes: No. You can appeal your assessment, not your taxes. You annually receive your assessment the first week of January and must appeal by January 31. 2. An appeal will change the market value: The market value may not correlate to the assessed […]
Are you buying a home for the first time? Are you buying a home for the first time in a long time? The Canadian Mortgage and housing Corporation has great resources for home buyers. From learning if home ownership is right for you, if you are financially ready, choosing a home that is a good […]
HouseLogic's Top 10 List of New Year's Resolutions for Your Home The New Year has arrived! Here’s the top-10 list of what the resolute home owner should accomplish this year. This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities, and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling […]
Moderate Growth Characterizes November Market Sales activity across the Vancouver Island housing market area was relatively stable for the month of November, dipping only slightly from this time last year. Although there has been a minimal decline in activity, the Board remains on target to reach its forecasted growth for this year, as a result […]
2013 proved an unusually complex year for residential real estate in Canada, characterized by two very separate and distinct homebuying markets. Housing sales fell seriously short of year-ago levels in the first and second quarter of 2013. Edmonton, Calgary, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Windsor-Essex were the only markets to buck the trend, with home sales up moderately […]
Safety Tips from the Canadian Safety Council The Christmas tree Get a freshly cut tree. It will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard. Try to pick a tree with a strong green colour and noticeable fragrance. Always test for freshness before buying. A tree with high moisture content is safer. Very […]
Effective: November 1, 2013 Finally we have a HPI (Housing Price Index) available for the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board area. Officially being released November 1, 2013 in our market and available since 2009 in several other major markets. The housing price index tracks value of typical examples of various types of housing in major […]
