by Valerie Westra | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
Colder weather didn’t cool off the real estate market. We’re still experiencing a shortage of listings and a multiple offer situation. Great for the sellers, stressful for the buyers. Going into the Holiday season may change it a bit, who knows… In...
by Valerie Westra | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
Spring is time for renewal and rejuvenation and we like to clean our homes in spring. However, during that time I always think “I’d rather be playing outside”. This is why November is a perfect month for cleaning: we spend much more time inside...
by Valerie Westra | Oct 2, 2021 | Blog
You must have heard of hygge, as it’s become very popular worldwide quite a few years ago. If not, here is a short definition: hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. It came to us from Denmark where hygge is...
by Valerie Westra | Mar 21, 2021 | Blog
Originally Published on Redfin by Lexi Klinkenberg Selling your home is a big deal, and can sometimes be stressful. Between deciding when to list your home for sale, for how much, and what home renovations you should do beforehand, there is a lot of planning involved....
by Valerie Westra | Feb 14, 2021 | Blog
A hot market is now in full swing on Vancouver Island. Sellers are happy, and buyers – not so much. Dealing with a multiple offers situation and trying to outbid competitors is stressful. Inventory is low, and crowds of buyers are large, prices are going up, and the...
by Valerie Westra | Feb 12, 2021 | Blog
We often wait for holidays as an appropriate time to create special feelings or events in our lives. Valentine’s Day is a good example. Flowers, candles, gifts, champagne, and tête-à-tête time with your honey are all wonderful things. But why wait for February...
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