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Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - Fraser Valley inventory reaches highest level in 2016 as sales settle for fall season

September housing sales in the Fraser Valley continued to slow throughout September, dropping below the ten-year sales average for the month for the first time this year. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,305 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) in September, a decrease of 24.4 per cent compared to the 1,727 sales in September of last year, and a 23 per cent decrease compared to the 1,694 sales in August 2016. As per the Fraser Valley Real Estate ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 05 Oct 2016 23:11:43 +0000

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - Fraser Valley housing market simmers in July

Sales on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) remained strong in July - however, for the first time this year, monthly sales did not break a historical record for our region. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,962 sales of all property types on its MLS� in July, a decrease of 10.2 per cent compared to the 2,184 sales in July 2015, and a 31.5 per cent drop compared to the 2,864 transactions processed in June 2016. A slowing down in activity is ...

posted in General at Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:11:27 +0000

Friday, June 10, 2016 - Demand in the Fraser Valley extends to townhomes and apartments

Consumer demand for real estate in the Fraser Valley continued through May, with overall sales once again reaching record-breaking numbers for the month historically. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,911 sales on its Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) in May, an increase of 47.8 per cent compared to May 2015. The previous record for sales processed in a May was set in 2006 at 2,245. However, sales dropped two per cent when compared to April 2016, continuing a slight trend of easing ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:10:39 +0000

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - New Testimonial

Once again, �I couldn't be happier on stumbling upon you and having you represent my mom. �You really did take care of her and she absolutely appreciates you and so do we. �The way you handled everything was flawless, polite, smart, and savy! �You take the steps, do the work and go above and beyond for your clients. �I've learned a lot just observing the way you operate and it's truly inspiring. �It was contrast night and day to see how her surrey agent did business and how you do business. ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 11 May 2016 18:24:44 +0000

Monday, May 9, 2016 - Four-for-four in record-setting months for Fraser Valley real estate

Once again Fraser Valley real estate saw record-breaking numbers with April sales reaching higher than any previous April historically. Last month, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,969 sales on its Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�), an increase of 47.8 per cent compared to April 2015. The previous record for sales processed in an April was set in 1991 at 2,513. However, sales did drop 1.2 per cent compared to the all-time Board record set in March 2016 at 3,006 sales processed. As ... Full Article...

posted in General at Mon, 09 May 2016 03:04:19 +0000

Friday, April 8, 2016 - March sees highest monthly sales on record for Fraser Valley

Fraser Valley real estate hit a historical high in March, setting the record for sales processed in one month since the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board?s (FVREB) inception in 1921. In March, the FVREB processed 3,006 sales on its Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�), an increase of 62 per cent compared to March 2015 and 26 per cent more then was processed in February. The previous record of 2,720 processed sales was set in March of 1991. Charles Wiebe, President of the Board, said of this month?s ... Full Article...

posted in General at Fri, 08 Apr 2016 01:51:17 +0000

Friday, March 4, 2016 - Another record-setting month for Fraser Valley real estate.

For the second time in as many months, Fraser Valley real estate saw record-setting monthly sales. In February, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,387 sales on its Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�), an increase of 79 per cent compared to February 2015 and 78 per cent more then was processed in January. To give a historical perspective, sales in February were 46 per cent over the 10-year average for that month; and, 4 per cent higher than the previous record of 1,948 sales in ...

posted in General at Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:31:27 +0000

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - Client Reviews

Reviews can be read under the "Testimonials" tab at the top of the page. Feedback is always appreciated and I look forward to helping any new clients navigate this extremely hot market. If you are selling or buying, now more then ever is the time to have an experienced Realtor working for your best interests! Reaching me is as easy as a phonecall, email or text message.

posted in General at Wed, 24 Feb 2016 02:00:34 +0000

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - New Year brings strongest January on record.

Fraser Valley's real estate market showed no signs of slowing down, producing the strongest sales for January on record. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,338 sales on its Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) in January, an increase of 57 per cent compared to January 2015 and 13 per cent fewer then were processed in December. Sales in January ranked at the top for the last ten years coming in 57 per cent over the 10?year average, and 5 per cent higher than the previous record of 1,270 ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:00:33 +0000

Thursday, January 14, 2016 - Fraser Valley real estate in hot demand throughout 2015

� Fraser Valley real estate experienced its strongest year in a decade in 2015. This was the second highest year for property sales in Fraser Valley?s history, just shy of the region?s previous sales high in 2005. The Board?s Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) processed 21,095 sales in 2015, 33 per cent more than the 15,840 sales in 2014, and 0.9 per cent fewer than the 21,282 sales in 2005. The total dollar volume of MLS� sales was a record setting $12.1 billion, four billion more than was sold ... Full Article...

posted in General at Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:01:30 +0000

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - Market momentum continues for Fraser Valley real estate

Homebuyers showed no signs of slowing down last month as Fraser Valley REALTORS� experienced their second busiest November on record. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,766 property sales on the Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) in November compared with 1,136 in 2014, an increase of 55 per cent. The previous high of 2,154 sales was set in November, 1989. As released by the Fraser Valley real estate Board. �

posted in General at Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:34:00 +0000

Friday, November 6, 2015 - No sign of slowdown for Fraser Valley real estate market

Fraser Valley's housing market remained in a seller's market in October, fuelled by low interest rates and strong consumer demand, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.�

posted in General at Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:06:18 +0000

Thursday, September 10, 2015 - Strong sales activity continues through August

In August, home sales in the Fraser Valley moderated in comparison to July?s record?setting pace, however, they remained elevated compared to historical norms for the month. As released by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.�

posted in General at Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:36:23 +0000

Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 2014 trend towards increased sales and steady pricing continues into November

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,136 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS�) in November, an increase of 15 per cent compared to the 986 sales during the same month last year and 22 per cent lower than the 1,448 sales processed in October. Fraser Valley Real Estate Board�

posted in General at Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:51:25 +0000

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - Increased demand for Fraser Valley townhouses and single family homes.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,448 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS�) in October, an increase of 16 per cent compared to the 1,249 sales during the same month last year and 2 per cent more than in September.�

posted in General at Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:40:53 +0000

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - Strong summer for Fraser Valley real estate carries through to September

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,419 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS�) in September, an increase of 25 per cent compared to the 1,131 sales during the same month last year, and an increase of 9 per cent compared to sales in August.

posted in General at Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:12:03 +0000

Thursday, August 7, 2014 - Market strength carries into summer for Fraser Valley real estate

Continued demand for single family homes and townhomes resulted in the busiest July in five years for the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. The Board?s Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) processed 1,615 sales in July, an increase of 11 per cent compared to the 1,456 sales in July last year and 1.4 per cent above the 10? year average for the month. Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

posted in General at Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:45:54 +0000

Friday, July 4, 2014 - Strongest June in four years for Fraser Valley real estate market.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�) processed 1,668 sales in June, an increase of 26 per cent compared to the 1,327 sales in June of last year and 2 per cent higher than sales in May.

posted in General at Fri, 04 Jul 2014 02:10:42 +0000

Thursday, June 12, 2014 - Property Sales Highest....

May's property sales in the Fraser Valley reached the highest they've been in seven years with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board posting 1,633 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS�), an increase of 18 per cent compared to May 2013 and 11 per cent more than in April. I look forward to working with you to achieve your real estate goals! � Sincerely � Darryl Balkau

posted in General at Thu, 12 Jun 2014 04:05:53 +0000

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - Solid Balanced Conditions

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reports: The growth in sales on Fraser Valley's Multiple Listing Service (MLS�) outpaced the growth in new inventory in April, propelling the market into solid balanced conditions. In April, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board?s total sales volume increased by 8 per cent year over year and 17 per cent compared to March while new listings saw a 7 per cent increase compared to April 2013 and a 13 per cent increase compared to the previous month. I look forward ... Full Article...

posted in General at Wed, 07 May 2014 07:41:41 +0000

Friday, April 4, 2014 - Increased Activity

In March, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 1,259 sales on its Multiple Listing Service� (MLS�), an increase of 12 per cent compared to the 1,128 sales during March of last year, and a 14 percent increase compared to February's 1,102 sales. Again, there has been an increase in sales activity and I am pleased to help people be a part of this!

posted in General at Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:40:18 +0000

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - Increase in Sales

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service� recorded 1,102 sales in February, an increase of 43 per cent over January's sales and an increase of 21 per cent over the 913 sales during February of last year. The market has been very active and I am pleased to help people be a part of this!

posted in General at Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:07:23 +0000

Thursday, April 4, 2013 - Just Sold - V990630

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posted in General at Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:08:05 +0000