🔟 Must Know Questions on Tariffs, Interest Rates & BC Real Estate!

Andy Schildhorn • March 11, 2025

New U.S. tariffs take effect on March 4, and the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate decision is on March 20. What does this mean for home buyers and sellers in Langley, the Fraser Valley, and across BC?

 

📌 Will housing prices go up or down?

📌 Will higher construction costs slow down new home builds?

📌 Could a potential recession impact mortgage rates?

 

We break it all down in this video!

 

🔹 If you're buying or selling in Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, or the Fraser Valley, understanding these changes is CRUCIAL. Tariffs could increase home-building costs, while interest rate cuts might boost demand—but uncertainty remains.

 

📈 Find out how this affects YOU and what steps to take next.

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