January Real Estate Market Recap
Posted on Feb 10, 2025
The Sunshine Coast real estate market is off to an active start in 2025, reflecting some of the broader trends seen across the Greater Vancouver region. Home prices are on the rise in most categories, inventory levels remain well below last summer’s peak, and buyer activity continues to show signs of resilience despite shifting market conditions.
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What happens at a Listing Appointment?
Posted on Feb 07, 2025
Your listing agent may not require any documents from you initially. If you have permits for any renovations readily available, that can be helpful, though your agent can usually access these through your municipality. The only situation where having documents up front might be preferred is if you built the home yourself rather than purchasing from...
Why you should work with a Listing Agent
Posted on Feb 07, 2025
Selling a home, especially for the first time, comes with a lot of considerations. How should you price your home? How will you market it? How will you get it on the MLS? and more.
That’s where a listing (a.k.a. seller’s) agent comes in. If this is your first time selling your home, you may be wondering why you need a listing agent and what they do...
That’s where a listing (a.k.a. seller’s) agent comes in. If this is your first time selling your home, you may be wondering why you need a listing agent and what they do...
List, then look or Look, then list?
Posted on Feb 07, 2025
To list your home first and then start looking for a new place or start looking and then list, that is the question. For many Homeseekers, they’re not only selling their home, they’re also planning on moving somewhere else. But should you list and then look, or look and then list? While you’d ideally want a new place lined up already, that’s not al...
Sunshine Coast Real Estate Market Outlook for 2025
Posted on Feb 06, 2025
As we begin our move into 2025, the Sunshine Coast real estate market is poised for notable changes influenced by broader provincial and national trends. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) anticipates a 13% increase in home sales across the province, signaling a rebound from the flat activity observed in 2024.
Provincial Trends Imp...
Mortgage Reforms - Unlocking Ownership
Posted on Feb 06, 2025
In response to the ongoing housing affordability crisis, the Canadian government implemented significant mortgage reforms on December 15, 2024. These measures aim to make homeownership more accessible while encouraging new housing development.
Key Changes
Increased Insured Mortgage Cap
The cap on insured mortgages has been raised from $1 million to $1...