Jackie & John MacDonald Real Estate Update

How you live in your home when it's on the market is different from how you normally live in it. If you're serious about selling, you need to be prepared for buyers' eyes at all times. Consider following these tips to keep your home in show-ready condition. Don't smoke indoors or cook food with strong odors. Take out the trash ...

Canadian weather can be nasty and unpredictable at this time of year, adding one more thing to worry about when potential buyers come to view your home. With a little planning, however, you can keep the path clear for offers, even in bad weather. The first thing to ensure is that people can actually make their way into your house. That means good ...

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province climbed 20 per cent in November from October 2010, on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to November of last year, MLS® residential unit sales were down 21 per cent to 5,647 units. The average MLS® ...

There are a lot of costs associated with buying a new home, not the least of which is the actual move. Below are some tips to help make your next move less expensive:·       Professional movers are often the biggest expense. Consider either not hiring them altogether, or hiring them in a limited capacity. ...

(Surrey, BC) – Fraser Valley buyers and sellers continued to take a holiday from the real estate market in August with the region’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) showing a decrease in sales, new listings and overall inventory compared to July.The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) processed 997 sales on its MLS® in ...

Vancouver, BC – August 12, 2010. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province declined 42 per cent to 5,784 units in July compared to the same month last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, MLS® residential unit sales in the province ...

Fraser Valley real estate market picks up in June (Surrey, BC) – Sales processed on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) increased by 23 per cent in one month going from 1,477 sales in May to 1,815 in June. June’s numbers represent an 8 per cent decrease compared to the 1,982 sales during ...

Stage to Sell: Spring is just around the corner, at which time buyers will come out of hibernation. To help give your condo an edge in the coming market, incorporate these staging tips. A part of what attracts people to condominiums is the beautiful views they offer. If your condo boasts great views, play them up. For example, open your window ...

There are many shows on TV right now about home staging and how to sell your home quickly and for top dollar.  The home staging business is booming, and there are many local home stagers available to do everything from helping you de-clutter and rearrange the furniture you already have to providing you with new interior decorating and rental ...

From http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSN0150708720091201Tue Dec 1, 2:08 PM Enlarge Photo (Reuters)TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian home-resale prices are likely rise in 2010 at an even faster pace than this year but a dangerous bubble probably won't develop, TD Economics said in study published on Tuesday. The average price of an ...