February 2022 Newsletter
Andy Schildhorn • February 19, 2022
Hello, it is Andy Schildhorn Macdonald Realty and welcome, to our February 2022 Newsletter.
I have the stats. Click onto our recorded Facebook live session and see where our local real estate market is going.
Hendrik called when it was time to give up the family home. With input and participation from all family members it was a time to remember and then move on, to a new phase of life. Thank you for letting me be part of this family event.
Our Langley Market Report is showing detached home prices are up 41.1% from last year with listings down by 36.8% and sales volume also down by 8.7% year over year. The same could be said for Condos and Townhomes in the Langley area. It is a Seller’s market out there.
The Odlum Brown Fort Langley Jazz and Art Festival announced applications are now being accepted for their 2022 Rising Star Jazz Musician Award.
Rita Cousins Mortgage Broker discusses the difference between fixed and variable mortgage rates.
Looking to buy your first home? Irina Bartnik Notary Public, gives us the lowdown on Property Transfer Tax Exemptions.
2022 brings the Year of the Tiger. Are we in for a passionate, tumultuous year?
Well, that is it for this month. Days are getting longer with Spring around the corner. Spring into new plans and ideas. If they involve real estate, then let’s sit down and make a plan.
Thanks for dropping by, have a great day and I look forward to meeting with 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
