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Posted by: Kimberly Walker
Just Sold – Two Story and Basement Home in Fleetwood
Posted by: Kimberly Walker
Just Sold⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 16472 89 Avenue List Price: $1,918,000 4 🛌 3 🛁 Fleetwood Estates. European built executive 4,554 sq. ft. plan. Freshly updated features main floor formal living/dining with 10 ft. ceilings, front office, white kitchen, vaulted ceiling, updated stainless appliances, open to family room and southern exposed private deck & year garden. Upper level […]
Read MorePath ahead after another 0.25% rate increase by the Bank of Canada
Posted by: Kimberly Walker
Quick version update: The Bank of Canada (BOC) increased its benchmark rate by 0.25% yesterday. Prime rate which affects variable rate mortgages and Home Equity Lines is now 6.70% The central bank is now expected to put a pause on rate hikes to let the 8 consecutive rate increases this past year influence our economy […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4¼%
Posted by: Kimberly Walker
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 4¼%, with the Bank Rate at 4½% and the deposit rate at 4¼%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Adjustable-rate holders will see their payment increasing for approximately $15 per every $100,000 mortgaged. The Bank of Canada is currently […]
Read MoreColdest Night of the Year 2023 Family Friendly Event
Posted by: Kimberly Walker
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 – 4 pm to 7 pm What: Participants register to walk 2km + 5km – No fees Fundraising: Donations are directed to the much-needed Sources Community Center, South Surrey/White Rock bringing hope to those in need, including the housed/unhoused Where: Memorial Park, Marine Drive, East Side of Former Train Station. Meet Under the […]
Read MoreRenovated Top Floor Unit SOLD⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Posted by: Kimberly Walker
Renovated Top Floor Unit SOLD⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 302 – 1264 Merklin Street New Price: $599,000 2 🛌 2 🛁 Bayswater Penthouse. Rain screened: 2008, includes roof, windows, skylights & decks. Well run building – Nov 2022 Building Inspection on File. Boutique 6-unit building: 2 residences on each floor, no joining walls. Spacious 1236 sq. ft. bright open […]
Read MoreReal Estate Rule Changes in BC – Effective January 1, 2023
Posted by: Kimberly Walker
Real Estate Rule Changes in BC Home Buyer Rescission Period – Buyers now have 3 business days to do their due diligence. If a buyer rescinds their offer, 0.25% of the purchase price will be paid to the seller Ban on Foreign Buyers – Buyers must have a Canada Permanent Resident Card or be a […]
Read More2023 Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Medallion Winner – 26 Years and Counting
Posted by: Kimberly Walker
A special thank you to our loyal friends, family, and clients for trusting us with their real estate and mortgage transactions. We have successfully been part of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Medallion Club for 26 years and counting. We will look forward to 2023 and another successful year in Real Estate! www.WalkerRealEstate.ca #mortgages […]
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