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Reason #3: Just in Time for the School YearSo you sold your home, and you found the next property you want to call home....or you haven't yet.  The Spring time gives you a good buffer space in case the process takes longer then expected. The moving process can take up to a few months to fullfill.  Regardless, the real estate process requires your attention.  So, its best to have it done so yo ...

Reason #2: Post Tax Season MotivationPreparing your taxes can be a yearly dreaded chore. As for #realestate, it definitely has its benefits. For those looking to get into the market, one of the most popular time frames that people get their prequalification done is after tax season. Especially for those who are going into new and better jobs and higher pay raises, this reflects a change in th ...

Heres a few reasons why the spring and the real estate market go hand in handReason #1: Better WeatherNow the sun is coming out, the greenery is starting to flourish. Better weather is the easiest way to enhance the picture quality of your home that could also feature trees, as well as park spaces nearby. Interior shots will also have an optimal amount of light.  Just take a look at this hous ...

Here's a quick Spring Cleaning tip that you may want to consider. Its not something  that will be useful for the immediate time frame, but its a good way to give you more needed space in the bedroom closet.   Next time you have some time, go into your closet, and hang everything in your closet the opposite way, where the opening faces you.  Now set your calendar for exactly a year to date ...

And here's part 3 of this year's March Madness Real Estate recap.   Now previously, we looked at 5 hot markets in Richmond BC. Now, if you're looking to buy, heres a look at a few neighborhoods to look out for.  The West Cambiea are has been one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods in all of Richmond.  With new projects and people looking to transition to bigger properties, the apartmen ...

Top 5 hottest markets: Thanks for watching part 2 of this Year's March Madness Real Estate recap. Without further ado, lets look at Richmond's top 5 hottest markets since the start of 2023. Once again, lets take a look at the apartments in Brighouse South Its no surprise, that once again the apartments in Brighouse South has hit our top 5 hottest markets.  The spring time will very likely be ...

Hello everyone, Ray Estrella here, your family first real estate advisor.  This is your march madness real estate recap for your community of Richmond British Columbia since the start of 2022.  Now the spring market is right around the corner, so people have been wondering whats been happening as of late.  Now, since August we seen more than 5 interest rate changes which effected the market i ...

Hi everyone!  Here's a look at whats been happening since the beginnging of the year in each of one of Richmond's most popular neighbourhood: All figures compiled on March 14, 2023Understanding MOI (Months of Inventory): Months of inventory is a measurement to help understand how busy a marketplace by comparing how many active number of active listings, and comparing them to the average amo ...

Check out this cool joint in my hometown of Richmond BC.  You're not going to find this in a city centre or a strip mall.  This joint is in the  industrial area behind ironwood with zero foot traffic.  They're soup dumplings didn't dissapoint.  They also have fried dumplings and steamed dumplings in a large array of flavours.  They even have fresh tossed noodle dishes which i usually go for, ...

With the market shifting, i just wanted to share an outlook i use with all my clients. The one thing to understand is that getting into a property isnt meant to be easy, no matter how well you time. It'll either be competitive, or its going to effected by external factors...such as interest rates.  But the process doesnt have to be an ordeal.  I always tell my clients to prioritize 3 things: ...