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Greater Vancouver’s real estate market is showing extraordinary resilience in these extraordinary times.

Historically low interest rates combined with pent-up demand drove much of the rebound with wild increases in the number of sales. There was a 64% increase in the number of sales in June over the number of sales in May! Steep price drops predicted by some failed to materialize despite the disruption caused by COVID-19. June’s numbers clearly indicate that the market is functioning in these challenging times.

Thinking of maybe moving? Need more space? Less space? I am available anytime to sit down with you to discuss the ins & outs and the pros & cons of making a move. It doesn’t mean you will move, maybe you will decide to stay put, but why not have all the available information to make an informed decision. And I’ll pay for coffee!

People have been staying home with time to review their finances and living spaces. With that being said, many of you are wanting more space, some wanting less space, some realizing they need a home office.

Our usual busy Spring market arrived late this year as BC continues to flatten the curve and businesses begin to re-open.  I am happy to report, more listings are coming up every day which will give buyers much needed inventory that has been restricted for the past couple months.

Whatever your lifestyle or situation, I have had the pleasure of helping many people make a move that works best for them.  There are some “hot spots” in the real estate market right now…Sunshine Coast, White Rock, West Vancouver, Port Moody to name a few.  Having been born and raised in Vancouver, I am familiar with all the Greater Vancouver markets. Feel free to call or email anytime with any of your questions or ideas.  

I urge you to stay true to your real estate goals and finances in these uncertain times. I am always here to help you make the right real estate moves in your life.

how today’s Real Estate agents are guiding and advising their clients in today’s market !

As we ease out of strict stay-at-home regiments, our sales volumes have begun to return but not our “traditional” home sales practices!  

Open houses are gone, at least for now, and showing a home involves private one-on-one (or two) “social distancing” appointments with masks and gloves.  Our industry is also leveraging new technologies to show a property remotely.  All that our Real Estate Board has implemented has made the buying and selling process safer than going to the grocery store!

Our Real Estate Board president had this to say: “We are an essential service but it’s not business as usual.  Realtors are working hard to comply with the provincial health orders and responsibly operate in today’s environment.”

I promise to assist you, your family, friends and colleagues to buy and/or sell real estate in the safest way possible.  

Good morning my friend!

I thought I would inform you on the latest Covid19 Real Estate news so you know and understand what is going on during these strange times!

Last week the Provincial government designated Real Estate as an “essential service”. It is solid evidence that, if we didn’t already believe it with all our hearts, we are much needed to help people like you with one of the most fundamental purchases in their lives, a place to call home.

However, our fabulous Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, LOVE her, has made it clear that in-person meetings are only to be held when absolutely necessary and only if physical distancing & hygiene can be met. Our BC Real Estate Boards are totally in sync with Dr. Henry’s recommendations.
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