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Happy New Year everyone!

2014 is off to a good start with the sunny weather we're about to enjoy for the next week - at least for those who prefer staying close to home! For you ski-enthusiasts, here's a link to snow-forecast.com with up-to-date conditions at all BC ski resorts.

In the world of real estate, this could be a very good time to sell (if that's one of your New Year's resolutions). Though sometimes it can be harder to sell in the winter, winter buyers are serious & you're more likely to get an offer closer to list price. There's always a demand for well-priced, quality homes.

Real Estate Matters

Here's the December 2013 year end market update video
from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Canada's housing market is on a solid footing, according to The Globe and Mail

Rising house prices in 2014? Some experts share their views

Remember that Jan 31 is the deadline to appeal your property tax assessment notice. Here's an interactive graph to see how assessments have changed across BC

For fun: here are the 10 most valuable properties in Metro Vancouver

RRSP season is soon upon us. Some say rental real estate a "secret tax shelter". Something to consider??

Are you wondering if you should help your children buy real estate? It's important to consider all the dynamics, financial & family

The top 3 reasons to visit my website!

Market Statistics for December 2013

Check out what the market's doing in your area - overall the market is balanced, but is that the case in your neighbourhood? For instance, Van East is a very active seller's market with 35% of homes selling.

The following reports help you to "be in the know" about the local real estate market (sales, listings, days on market) in areas and neighbourhoods that matter to you.

- Vancouver, West Van, North Van & Richmond, click here

- Burnaby, Coquitlam, New West, PoCo, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, click here

- For Surrey, Langley, White Rock and other Fraser Valley cities - click here

Prices have been holding fairly steady, at approximately 1% increase over last year.
To better understand house price trends, check out the statistics from the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley real estate boards. They report on Home Price Index changes by city & property type (similar to the CPI). You can also find copies of these reports on my website on the tab How's the Market?

Market in Action

Below are selected homes currently listed for sale at prices at or close to the Benchmark Price for that city. For other cities, just check the reports in the above Statistics section.

CLICK ON THE PHOTOS FOR MORE DETAILS!

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