I just finished uploading this House for sale, 2237 150 st, SOUTH SURREY , B. C.

South Surrey Rancher- great location! One -level living (1 small step from foyer to main floor) with West-exposed, fenced backyard, close to school, Good Shepherd Church, shops, medical & transit. Spacious tiled foyer w/skylight, 3 generous-size bedrooms, 2 gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, hidden gutters, cedar siding (recently painted). Bright kitchen features raised-panel wood cabinets, 8" granite Island & counters, nook, BI oven, & opens to Family room, with access to patio & BBQ area. Formal dining & living rooms. Master bedroom boasts double door entry, room for King-size bed, full ensuite with jacuzzi soaker tub & separate shower, walk-in closet, & access to patio. Third bedroom also opens to patio- great office area or guest room. Laundry room w/Full size washer/dryer & tub. Private yard with grape arbor over patio & benches, hot tub, & garden shed. Room for garden boxes beside house. Double garage 22'x20'3". View by appointment or OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 11 & 12. Flexible move-in dates.

For Immediate Release: June 2, 2016

DEMAND IN THE FRASER VALLEY EXTENDS TO TOWNHOMES AND APARTMENTS

SURREY, BC – Consumer demand for real estate in the Fraser Valley continued through May, with overall sales once again reaching record-breaking numbers for the month historically.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,911 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May, an increase of 47.8 per cent compared to May 2015. The previous record for sales processed in a May was set in 2006 at 2,245. However, sales dropped two per cent when compared to April 2016, continuing a slight trend of easing off since sales peaked this spring at 3,006 sales in March.

Of the 2,911 sales processed in May, 615 were townhouses and 557 were apartments, representing a significant portion of May’s market activity and a large increase when compared to May 2015. Townhome transactions increased 56.1 per cent when compared to last year, and apartments reached even higher levels seeing a 112.6 per cent gain.

Charles Wiebe, President of the Board, said of this month’s market data, “Demand is tremendous, still, for detached homes in our region, but it’s encouraging to see that the upward pace of that demand is leveling off.

"However, we’re also seeing the ripple effects as consumers are looking to townhomes and apartments in record numbers. This year, so far, is the busiest those markets have ever been.”

The Board received 3,674 new listings in May, an increase of 22.9 per cent compared to May of last year, and a 6.8 per cent decrease from April 2016. The total active inventory for May was 5,752, down 32.4 per cent from last year’s 8,512 active listings.

Across Fraser Valley, the average number of days to sell a single family detached home in May 2016 was 16 days, compared to 31 days in May 2015.

The MLS® HPI benchmark price of a Fraser Valley single family detached home in May was $834,200, an increase of 38.3 per cent compared to May 2015 when it was $603,100.

In May, the benchmark price of townhouses was $365,000, an increase of 20.4 per cent compared to $303,100 in May 2015. The benchmark price of apartments also increased year-over-year by 17 per cent, going from $192,500 in May 2015 to $225,200 in May 2016.

Stats provided by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. For a full package click here:
http://www.fvreb.bc.ca/statistics/Package%20201605.pdf

I just finished uploading this Apartment for sale, 106 11950 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, B. C.

ORIGIN- Newer 2 bedroom, 2 FULL bath, CORNER, GROUND FLOOR unit in stylish and modern building. Great location! Lots of natural light & 9'ceilings, kitchen boasts granite counters (over 14'!) with eating bar, BI microwave, tile floors, & handsome wood cabinets. Eating area flexes as computer or family room, and opens onto private patio that looks into trees and garden. Bedrooms are opposite each other for privacy. Electric fireplace. Across the street from French Immersion Elementary- and walk to Civic Center, Library, Park, medical, etc. Transit practically at the door! Easy access to Lougheed Hwy, and minutes from Golden Ears Bridge. Long-term tenant would stay- currently paying $1280/mo. Earlier possession possible, but no guarantee before end of August. Pets ok, and 35% rentals allowed. Remainder of 2-5-10 warranty. Exterior is better than average with hardi-plank and brick finishes. 2 Parking spaces, & storage locker.

I just finished uploading this Apartment for sale, 304 9650 148 st, NORTH SURREY, B. C.

TOP FLOOR, CORNER UNIT-HARTFORD WOODS - Feels like a house! Vaulted ceilings, deck on each level, 3 full baths. Two bedrooms on main floor. Spacious Master bedroom features room for King-size bed, & ensuite w/ full-size soaker tub. Many extras inc. Updated baths, paint, flooring, lights, & Kitchen boasts NEW cabinets & counters, stainless appliances (2013). Dining Room PLUS room for table in kitchen. Lovely, vaulted living room offers view into trees on the very secure, QUIET East exposure side of the building, w/mountain views on upper level. Unique upper loft flexes as third bedroom or TV room with full bath, separate entry from 4th floor, & access to HUGE deck! True hardwood floors, extra-deep closets, gas FP, full-size Side x Side washer/dryer (could be stacked), & ROOFS REDONE! Beautiful Courtyard with trees, walking paths, Pool, hot tub, gym- all part of a great package! Storage locker, 2 parking stalls close to elevator, 2 pets ok. 12 rentals max. Transit, shops, park close by. Move-in dates flexible.

The global economy is evolving largely as the Bank projected in its April Monetary Policy Report (MPR). In the United States, despite weakness in the first quarter, a number of indicators, including employment, point to a return to solid growth in 2016. Financial conditions remain accommodative, with ongoing geopolitical factors contributing to fragile market sentiment. Oil prices are higher, in part because of short-term supply disruptions.

In Canada, the economy’s structural adjustment to the oil price shock continues, but is proving to be uneven. Growth in the first quarter of 2016 appears to be in line with the Bank’s April projection, although business investment and intentions remain disappointing. The second quarter will be much weaker than predicted because of the devastating Alberta wildfires. The Bank’s preliminary assessment is that fire-related destruction and the associated halt to oil production will cut about 1 1/4 percentage points off real GDP growth in the second quarter. The economy is expected to rebound in the third quarter, as oil production resumes and reconstruction begins. While the Canadian dollar has been fluctuating in response to shifting expectations of US monetary policy and higher oil prices, it is now close to the level assumed in April.

Inflation is roughly in line with the Bank’s expectations. Total CPI inflation has risen recently, largely due to movements in gasoline prices, but remains slightly below the 2 per cent target. Measures of core inflation remain close to 2 per cent, reflecting the offsetting influences of past exchange rate depreciation and excess capacity.

Canada’s housing market continues to display strong regional divergences, reinforced by the complex adjustment underway in the economy. In this context, household vulnerabilities have moved higher. Meanwhile, the risks to the Bank’s inflation projection remain roughly balanced. Therefore, the Bank’s Governing Council judges that the current stance of monetary policy is still appropriate, and the target for the overnight rate remains at 1/2 per cent.

Provided by the Bank of Canada. For a full meadia release click here: http://www.bankofcanada.ca/2016/05/fad-press-release-2016-05-25/

We are proud to announce that this May 29th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 20845 45A Avenue in the Uplands neighborhood, Langley City. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Uplands.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Uplands House for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.307.4242 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Tammy Evans, Personal Real Estate Corporation
Treeland

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 20231 54 ave, Langley City, B. C.

Revenue property or great first-time Buyer's home! Central Langley City location close to shops and transit. Area is designated 80 units per acre, but there's better value here in the building and land together. Many updates and Improvements- original smaller rancher was built in 1950, and larger addition including upper floor was added later (1984?). Unique plan with 3 separate entrances, newer deck, hot water tank (May 2013), roof approximately 7 years old, gas as well as wood-burning fireplaces. Single over-height carport with driveway and street parking at front, gravel parking area for several cars at rear (alley access). Great long-term Tenants would like to stay.

I just finished uploading this Apartment for sale, 20845 45a ave, Langley City, B. C.

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 7336 149A Street, Surrey, BC

Four-for-four in record-setting months for Fraser Valley real estate

We are proud to announce that this Apr 24th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 13023 61A Ave. in the PANORAMA RIDGE neighborhood, SURREY. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful PANORAMA RIDGE.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this PANORAMA RIDGE House for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604.307.4242 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Tammy Evans, Personal Real Estate Corporation
Treeland

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 13023 61a Ave, SURREY, B. C.