Buy first or sell first? It’s one of the most common — and complex — questions homeowners face. And if you get it wrong, it could cost you time, money, and peace of mind. In this video, Andy Schildhorn, Realtor with Macdonald Realty, breaks down the strategy behind subject-to-sale offers — a smart tool for navigating tricky market timing in Langley and the Fraser Valley. 🎯 You'll learn: ✅ What a subject-to-sale offer is and how it works ✅ The “first right of refusal” — and how it protects (and pressures) buyers ✅ What the bump clause means for sellers ✅ Hidden traps if you don’t protect your contract ✅ Why selling first gives you more negotiating power ✅ When a subject-to-sale offer does make sense ✅ How to move forward confidently with the right protections 📞 Ready to plan your move with confidence? 📅 Book a time: https://rly.forsale/Chat-with-Andy 📞 Call me directly: 778-835-8957 If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more local real estate advice and smart buyer/seller strategies. Thanks for watching — and let’s make your next move your smartest yet.

“If you made it this far, thanks—I don’t take your time lightly. I put a lot into this for people like you, and I truly appreciate you being here.  LAPS is here.

The Township of Langley Traffic Cameras for up to date traffic information. Click here

Jazz lovers are counting down the sleeps until the village of Fort Langley is taken over with the sights, sounds, smells, and soul of the eighth Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival.👉 More Details Here

Babies, babies, and more babies. Last year was a record-setting 12 months for the Fraser Valley’s parents, as the region welcomed a massive surge in the number of new babies. The thousands of babies shows how the Fraser Valley is becoming a refuge for would-be parents seeking homes large enough to raise a family. Five hundred more infants were born in the Fraser Valley than the previous 12 months, marking a 10% increase from 2023. That sent the year’s birth figures past the previous high mark set in 2021—the particularly busy year after the onset of the COVID pandemic. The increase occurred broadly across the region, with only Hope registering a drop in the number of babies born to local numbers. (The BC Statistics figures are for the place-of-residence of the mother, not the city in which the baby was delivered.) Nearly 2,000 babies were born in each of Langley and Abbotsford, while Chilliwack was home to 1,202 new babies—a 15% surge in newborns, the largest year-over-year increase among the region’s largest centres. Details Here

Homeownership in Canada is now the most affordable it has been since 2022, according to a new report from Robert Hogue, assistant chief economist at RBC. The bank’s aggregate affordability measure fell to 55.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, down from 60.7 per cent a year ago. Lower interest rates, slight price reductions, and steady household income growth contributed to the improvement. “Prices are still a long way from more attainable pre-pandemic levels,” Hogue said. He said the gains over the past five quarters have only reversed about one-third of the affordability lost during the pandemic. Most major markets saw ownership costs decline, with Vancouver and Toronto posting the largest improvements. Despite that, they remain the least affordable housing markets in the country. In contrast, affordability worsened in Quebec City, Montreal, and Victoria. Read More

Welcome to a special edition of "Andy Talks Real Estate & More" with your host, Andy Schildhorn, and co-host Jeanette Martin! In this comprehensive July 2025 market update, we dive deep into Fraser Valley and Langley real estate trends to help buyers and sellers make confident, informed decisions. Here’s what we cover in this must-watch update: Summer Market Feel Why the market might feel paused — and how that creates opportunity. Fraser Valley Market Stats 3,618 new listings (⬇️ 9.7% from May, ⬆️ 5.9% YoY) 1,195 sales (⬆️ 1% from May, ⬇️ 9.3% YoY) Total inventory: 10,842 (⬆️ 30% from June 2024) Sales-to-listing ratio: 11% — firmly in buyer’s market territory Price Movement by Property Type Detached: $1,458,600 (down from peak) Townhomes: $824,400 Condos: $526,500 Langley Breakdown Local inventory and price trends Detached homes showing biggest price adjustments Fort Langley holding strong in value Buyer & Seller Insights Why buyers have the advantage now — and why hesitation may cost you What sellers need to do to stay competitive Upcoming Rate Update. Next Bank of Canada announcement: July 30, 2025 Next Facebook Live: August 8 @ 10:00 AM — mark your calendar! https://rly.forsale/fd0285

Andy was a calm, kind and professional presence in our Real estate journey. He took the time to understand our needs. The effort put in to sell our condo under tight timelines was extraordinary. Thank you to his team who put in the necessary work through marketing and experience to help us on our way. We would highly recommend Andy in traversing the real estate market. Read more Reviews

“If you made it this far, thanks—I don’t take your time lightly. I put a lot into this for people like you, and I truly appreciate you being here.  LAPS is here.