White Rock Life - Real Estate Blog

If you're thinking about buying a new home, you might be wondering if January is the right time to make your move. 

We all know that moving can be one of the most stressful times. And while I am a firm supporter of moving, by trade, I understand that the process itself can be overwhelming for some. Even those of us that feel that we purge regularly and keep household items organized and live a minimalist lifestyle can be surprised at the amount of 'stuff' accumu...

When selling your home, one great offer or several different offers are exciting but it’s prudent to understand what you can expect to see in any offer that comes your way.

Every offer will include the following information:

- The date of the offer
- Full legal names and addresses of both the Buyers and the Sellers
- Full legal description of the prop...

While every Seller’s financial situation is different, there are some common costs that Sellers should be aware of, and budget for, when planning to sell their home.

1. Realtor Commissions
It is most common for Sellers to be responsible for Real Estate commissions for both the Listing Realtor and the Buyer’s agent. These costs are paid out of the pr...

1. Pre-Listing Consultation

Projecting who the potential Buyer is and what will be of interest to them is important and assists with pre-sale marketing. Factors such as location, neighbourhood, lot size, age, condition, features, amenities, proximity to schools, transportation and recreation should all be taken into consideration.

Some homes benefit...

An unexpected bright light in the pandemic years of 2020/2021 has been real estate. More people wanting (or needing) to change their living situation combined with low inventory; has resulted in a busy market, very brisk sales, and even major multiple offer situations. In fact, some properties are getting a dozen or more offers… we recently had one...