MY Real Estate Market Insights

April Market Review 2024 - Navigating a changing market

Posted on May 07, 2024



Spring brought April Showers and New Listings across the coast. However, with interest rates staying steady at the highest rates in years and new government policies causing change and uncertainty, buyers hung back while inventory to rose to levels not seen since 2020.

There were 454 properties for sale across the Sunshine Coast in April, a 29% inc...

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Changes to the Capital Gains Tax - What it means for real estate in BC

Posted on May 02, 2024

If you are the owner of a 2nd home, investment property or cottage, you could be looking at higher taxes when you sell your property under the new proposed federal budget. View the full summary of the Federal Budget here

On April 16th, 2024 the Federal government proposed, effective June 25th, 2024, the following changes to capital gains tax on gain...

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B.C's new regulations curtail Short Term Rentals on the Coast

Posted on May 02, 2024

As of May 1, new legislation has been enacted to regulation short-term rentals across BC in an effort to increase long-term rental availability. In communities with a population of 10,000 or more, short-term rentals will be restricted to principal residences plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit on the same property. Some local govern...

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Top 10 (cost-effective!) ways to get the best price when you sell your home!

Posted on Feb 24, 2024



Everyone who lists their house wants to get the most possible for it. For some sellers with unlimited budgets, this can mean renovations, home-staging and more. But if you're approaching this with a modest or minimal budget, there are still things you can do in get up to 20% more for your home. And in our market where the average home is close to...

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Sotheby's Luxury Report 2024

Posted on Jan 15, 2024

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The  2024 Luxury Outlook Report Uncovers New Hot Spots for Global Investment, International Destinations With Enticing Tax Incentives, and How Cities and Suburbs Continue to Fare Post-Pandemic.

Following several years of residential real estate frenzy, the report reveals that buyers have begun to acclimate to a new normal of highe...

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5 Reasons To Buy a Home on the Sunshine Coast

Posted on Aug 30, 2023

#1 - Stunning Natural Surroundings


Gorgeous beaches, abundant trails, and warm lakes are all with easy access from any of the charming communities across the Coast

#2 - Proximity to Vancouver


Just a short 45 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, the Sunshine Coast can be faster to get to then the Fraser Valley. Plus compare relaxing on the stunning fe...

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