April 2020 Newsletter
Andy Schildhorn • April 21, 2020
Hello and welcome to this month’s newsletter. Well its been quite a month and I want to start, by saying thank you to all the front line workers. Medical staff, Paramedics, Fireman and all the Canadians who go to work each day so we can maintain our health and the economy of our nation.
Presently the housing market is stagnant. However there will be an end to this. Where will we go from here? Here is an article
from the Royal Bank of Canada.
Our Langley infographic
tells us for the month of March we still had a strong market. I think we all agree, next month will not be the same.
During this pandemic, our Langley businesses need to revisit their operations model. Especially restaurants. Wendel’s Bookstore & Café just opened up their online take out service. It is easy, it is timely and it is safe. Check out the link below
to order some great butter chicken and enjoy!
Rita Cousins Mortgage Broker gives us the update on to defer or not to defer your mortgage payments. Interest still applies and in the end be more costly.
Irina Bartnik gives us the head’s up on how transactions are taking place
in her office
We all have seen and heard of many ways to safely handle Groceries. You might find this article to be of help.
Now is the time, while many of us are self-isolating, to review life goals and how to get there. Real Estate gives us stability and features prominently on the path to reaching these goals. If you find you need answers to any real estate question please feel free to contact me
Until next month, thanks for dropping, have a great day and I look forward to seeing you soon.
A new global analysis suggests Canada’s major metros are among the hardest places on earth for young people to buy their first home, with Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal ranking near the bottom of a 70-city affordability index. The study, from UAE-based developer Bloom Holding, estimates the typical first-time buyer in Vancouver enters the market at age 46, while those in Toronto and Montreal reach homeownership at around 40 and 39, respectively. The findings echo a broader North American trend. In the United States, the median first-time buyer age has climbed to a record 40, according to the National Association of Realtors — up from 33 just a few years ago — as higher rates and decade-long price gains delay ownership for younger households. 👉 Read the Article Here
Thinking about selling your home? In this video, I break down the Six Seller Essentials you need to know before you list. These insights come from 30 years of helping families buy and sell across Langley and the Fraser Valley, and they’ll give you a real advantage in today’s market. 📅 Book a time with me https://rly.forsale/Chat-with-Andy 🏡 What you’ll learn today 1️⃣ Why today’s market is slower than it looks 2️⃣ How smart pricing attracts serious buyers 3️⃣ Why a single offer can reveal more than you expect 4️⃣ How timing can protect or erode your equity 5️⃣ Why experience matters even more in a slower market 6️⃣ How to build a plan that fits today’s conditions 🎅 You’re invited to Santa Photos in Fort Langley Join us at 9160 Church Street between 1 and 5. Families, friends, and pets welcome. All donations support LAPS. 📍 About me I’m Andy Schildhorn with Macdonald Realty. Your Langley and Fraser Valley Realtor. 30 years helping sellers make smart, confident decisions. ☎️ Let’s connect Book a meeting: https://rly.forsale/Chat-with-Andy
Our experience having Andy as our realtor was very good! We sold our house with Andy, bought a condo , sold the condo and now bought a townhouse with Andy as our realtor. 👉 Full Review Here
