What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know Before Making a Move There are few things more beautiful than a British Columbia summer. Crystal-clear lakes, mountain views, long evenings, and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors have attracted families, retirees, investors, and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world for generations. Unfortunately, there is also another reality […]
Open houses are a familiar part of the home‑buying and selling experience in British Columbia. They let buyers tour a property in person, ask questions, and get a feel for the neighbourhood, while giving sellers a chance to showcase their home to multiple prospects at once. But behind that casual Saturday or Sunday open house, […]
If you’ve been searching for affordable real estate in British Columbia, you’ve probably asked yourself: Does affordable housing even exist anymore? While affordability means different things to different buyers, one community continues to attract attention from families, retirees, investors, and remote workers looking for more value without sacrificing lifestyle: Agassiz, British Columbia. Nestled between the Fraser River […]
Last week’s housing announcement from Ottawa and Victoria was presented as a major step toward improving housing affordability in British Columbia. The plan includes billions of dollars in incentives, reduced development charges, and the purchase of thousands of unsold condominium units that will be converted into rental housing. At first glance, that sounds like good […]
British Columbia’s real estate market continues to move through challenging times, and the latest numbers confirm what many of us on the ground are already seeing every day. According to the BCREA, February sales came in at 4,516 units, down 9.7% from the same time last year and about 3.5% from January on a seasonally […]
What the latest numbers really mean for buyers and sellers in British Columbia Good Day from Freddy This week’s headlines tell us inflation is around 2.5%–3%, and on the surface, that sounds like things are stabilizing. At the same time, housing prices appear to be only about 5% below last year’s levels. But looking at these numbers […]
March Market Update: Harrison, Agassiz & Surrounding Areas As we move into spring, the real estate market in Harrison, Agassiz, and surrounding communities is beginning to shift—but at a measured pace. While activity is picking up, we’re not seeing the fast-moving conditions that often define this time of year. Instead, the current market is shaping […]
The latest numbers are in. According to the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), there were 3,314 residential sales across BC in January 2026 — a 22.9% decrease compared to January 2025. 💰 The average MLS® residential price in BC came in at $924,239, down 1.9% year-over-year from $942,384. What does this mean? Slower sales activity can create opportunities:✔️ Less competition for […]
The Bank of Canada held its overnight policy rate at 2.25 per cent this morning. In the statement accompanying the decision, the Bank noted that US trade restrictions and uncertainty continue to disrupt growth in Canada. The Bank projects modest near term economic growth as population growth slows and businesses adjust to a new trade […]
Don’t Be a Lemming — Think Like a Leader Now is not the time to follow the crowd off the cliff. The lemmings are out full force—nervous, pacing, sitting on the fence. But when fear rules the market, savvy buyers make their move. Warren Buffett said it best: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when […]