October 2019 Newsletter

Andy Schildhorn • October 16, 2019

The federal election is just around the corner, and promises are flying high. We’ve got a great article about housing policies for all the major political parties. This month our featured listing is 9375 222 Street. This is a beautiful home in a premiere location. Rita Cousins our mortgage consultant talks to us about our brand new First Time Home Buyer Incentive Program. Irina Bartnik gives us reminders on closing costs that we can’t forget to factor in. Our Langley infographic tells us sales are up but prices are low. It was a pleasure to work with Greg and Lisa Butt. I look forward to working with them again, they were a lot of fun. If you are thinking about doing some painting we’ve got a great article on 2019 latest shades of paint. If you were thinking about buying, now is a great time to buy, the marketing is starting to slow down, so give me a call and I’d love to help you out.

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Oh, and don’t forget, you need to vote!

Updated Weekly: Your Guide to Fraser Valley Holiday Events

By Emily Edwards | Fraser Valley Current • December 24, 2025
Holiday magic is happening all across the Fraser Valley this season. From tree lighting ceremonies and festive markets to concerts, parades, and family-friendly celebrations, there's no shortage of ways to embrace the spirit of the season. 👉 Guide Here

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2¼%

By Bank of Canada • December 23, 2025
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. Major economies around the world continue to show resilience to US trade protectionism, but uncertainty is still high. In the United States, economic growth is being supported by strong consumption and a surge in AI investment. The US government shutdown caused volatility in quarterly growth and delayed the release of some key economic data. Tariffs are causing some upward pressure on US inflation. In the euro area, economic growth has been stronger than expected, with the services sector showing particular resilience. In China, soft domestic demand, including more weakness in the housing market, is weighing on growth. Global financial conditions, oil prices, and the Canadian dollar are all roughly unchanged since the Bank’s October Monetary Policy Report (MPR). 👉 Read the Article Here 

A guide to appealing your BC Assessment value

By Zak Khan | REW • December 22, 2025
Every January in BC, BC Assessment sends its valuations to property owners. These letters form the basis of property tax values on real estate across the province. They are based on many factors, but sometimes the assessed value may come as a shock to you. If this is the case, and you feel the assessment is incorrect, you can file an appeal. Why your BC Assessment value may not be what you expect. To help equip yourself for the best chance of success during an appeal, it’s best to review some reasons why your assessed value may not be what you expected. BC Assessment bases its valuations on the following factors: The location of the property. That is, how desirable is the place it’s located? The size of the property. Is it a tiny house or a multi-room mansion? The size of the lot. Is it a small lot, or a massive multi-acre estate? View from the home. A mountain view is worth more than a line of dumpsters. The property age. Is it newly built or an outdated structure? It could also be historically valuable. Home add-ons such as carports, garages and decks. The sales’ prices from similar homes in your area. In essence, that means that surrounding properties can have an impact on your property value, in addition to your own property. For example, if all your neighbours improve their properties by renovating their homes, upgrading landscaping and similar efforts, this could increase your assessed value as a knock-on effect. In situations like this, filing an appeal to show that you didn’t undertake similar efforts could help your appeal succeed. 👉 Read the Article Here
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