February 2020 Newsletter
Andy Schildhorn • February 17, 2020
The BC Real Estate Association’s numbers are in
for 2019 and not surprisingly, we saw a 1.9% dip across BC, setting up for a more normal and stable 2020.
So how do you find a local Realtor in Langley? What services can you expect? Click on the link
and read my thoughts. I think you will find this very informative.
Brian and Cynthia gives a two thumbs up. I very pleased to have helped them make the transition to a new home.
Our January Langley infographic
is telling us it becoming a Seller’s market with prices slightly up. This is due to pent up demand and not enough inventories.
This month’s featured listing
is #L100 5375 205th. This 1,600sq.ft condo, 55 and over, is affordable, comfortable and secure for senior living.
Rita Cousins, Mortgage Broker talks about insured and uninsured borrowers
and how the bank rate affects them.
Irina Bartnik, Notary Public, gives an update on the Province’s Speculation tax. Have you filled out your declaration?
Plus we have an excellent article calming the stress in our constant battle to keep organized. I am sure there is a tidbit in there for you
Well that is about it for this month. We are heading into the Spring Market and all indications - it will be a busy one. Now is the time to start implementing your plan. Lets talk about what is best for you.
Thanks for dropping by, have a great day and I look forward to hearing from 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
