March 2020 Newsletter
Andy Schildhorn • March 13, 2020
Hello Everyone and Welcome to our March Newsletter
Good News for Home Buyers!!! The stress test rate is now floating. It will be marginally easier to qualify. Plus interest rates have dropped by 50 basis points. This should bring more affordability
into the marketplace.
Colleen and Mike Boivin
were a great couple to work with. We were like glue until we found their new home. Their needs were very specific. Thank you for your testimonial.
We are excited to announce our Jazz in the Vine contest. There will be four sets of tickets to be won over the next few months. Who are you going to take? Click on the link
for details.
Our February Langley infographic
says we are generally in a Seller’s market with prices slightly up. Listings are still down. Maybe the warmer weather will bring out more homes for sale.
This month’s featured listing is 9582 214A Street. A wonderful family home in Walnut Grove backing onto Greenspace. What a great place to start a family.
Rita Cousins, Mortgage Broker gives a prep talk on financially preparing before purchasing. Making sure everything is in order.
Irina Bartnik, Notary Public, asks the question? - Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? Which one for you? Read more.
Which home design trends are coming up for 2020. We have the answer.
Do not forget our contest. Jazz in the Vine will be lots of fun. On the serious side, call or email if you have any real estate questions. I am always available to answer them.
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
