Tarriffs & Real Estate
Posted on Mar 07, 2025
Interest rates, inflation concerns, and newly proposed U.S. tariffs are all playing a role in shaping the housing landscape. However, despite these uncertainties, buyer activity remains strong, and one emerging trend is particularly noteworthy—an increase in interest from U.S. buyers.
Unlike Vancouver and other major Canadian markets, the Sunshine C...
New BC Short-Term Rental Registry What it Means for the Sunshine Coast
Posted on Feb 10, 2025
As of May 2025, the British Columbia government will be implementing a new Short-Term Rental (STR) Registry as part of its broader effort to regulate and monitor short-term rental activity across the province. This initiative is designed to increase transparency, enforce compliance with municipal bylaws, and address the ongoing housing crisis by en...Sunshine Coast Luxury Market: Strong Demand for High-End Homes
Posted on Feb 10, 2025
Canadian Market Overview
The Canadian luxury real estate market has shown stability in 2024, with key trends indicating a shift towards a buyer-friendly market in Toronto and Vancouver. While single-family luxury homes continue to attract strong demand, the condo sector has seen price stabilization as inventory levels rise. According to Sotheby’s In...
January Real Estate Market Recap
Posted on Feb 10, 2025
The Sunshine Coast real estate market is off to an active start in 2025, reflecting some of the broader trends seen across the Greater Vancouver region. Home prices are on the rise in most categories, inventory levels remain well below last summer’s peak, and buyer activity continues to show signs of resilience despite shifting market conditions.
Ho...
What happens at a Listing Appointment?
Posted on Feb 07, 2025
Your listing agent may not require any documents from you initially. If you have permits for any renovations readily available, that can be helpful, though your agent can usually access these through your municipality. The only situation where having documents up front might be preferred is if you built the home yourself rather than purchasing from...
Why you should work with a Listing Agent
Posted on Feb 07, 2025
Selling a home, especially for the first time, comes with a lot of considerations. How should you price your home? How will you market it? How will you get it on the MLS? and more.
That’s where a listing (a.k.a. seller’s) agent comes in. If this is your first time selling your home, you may be wondering why you need a listing agent and what they do...
That’s where a listing (a.k.a. seller’s) agent comes in. If this is your first time selling your home, you may be wondering why you need a listing agent and what they do...