We have just listed this 2 story w/basement home with 4 bedrooms and bathrooms and over 5,300sqft if living space perched in a low traffic cul-de-sac with 180' south facing ocean views.

Located in the well loved community of Ocean Park, walking distance to local grocers, boutiques and coffee shops, library, restaurants, recreation at Kwomais Point as well as local parks and schools.

Custom built with architectural lines, a thoughtful floor plan and natural wood materials used throughout. Main level boasts large rooms and high ceilings flooded with natural light, each room oriented toward the ocean and the expansive 500sqft walk out deck.

Private, landscaped low maintenance yard with artificial turf and built in sprinkler system. 3 bedrooms on the upper level including primary suite w/walk in closet, ensuite bath and balcony overlooking the ocean.

Open, flexible plan in the basement includes a rec/media//wet bar area, 4th bedroom, flex room, wine room w/sink, spa bathroom w/8x10 cedar sauna.

2 car garage plus drive and street parking.

1334 132a St is asking $2,988,800 and showing by appt only.

View full image gallery, floor plan and specs HERE

The Fraser Valley Real Estate board recently released their stats package summarizing the summer market.

Highlighted in this report is the ongoing tug-of-war between buyers and sellers.

Home prices are now as much as 15 per cent lower than a year ago and this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. 

In real life this looks like buyers writing offers below ask prices and the sellers who need to sell accepting them. This dynamic is consistently nudging pricing further downward in Surrey, White Rock and across the Fraser Valley.

In light of these conditions, we have compiled some thoughts for those thinking of making a move to consider:

• Global uncertainty is ongoing.  You don’t have to wait until moving becomes something you have to do.  Sometimes the best time to make a change is while you still get to decide exactly what that change looks like. 

• It’s not about giving up the home or life you’ve built. It’s about choosing a home that fits the life you want now, and what you want the next chapter to look like. Maybe it’s less yard work. Fewer stairs. A smaller home to maintain. More travelling. More weekends that don’t involve a trip to Home Depot. (ugh, the lighting in that place)

• Knowing what economists say is important, but no-one has a crystal ball.  The key is to be a critical consumer of economic information and expose yourself to more than one viewpoint.

• Creating long term wealth in real estate takes time.  Regardless of what is happening in the world if you own a home, one day you will wake up and realize your home is worth more than the day you bought it, regardless of what happened in between.

• In transitional markets, your first offer could be your best one.  Don’t overthink it. Don’t take it personal. Remember the long game.

So, if “maybe next year” has been on repeat in your home for a while, it’s worth having another conversation. Good real estate decisions aren’t the flashy ones.  They’re the ones that protect your money, put you in a stronger position, and make the whole process a little less stressful.

We can help.  It’s what we do.

Jenn (and Colin)

Written by Jenn

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We have just listed this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Melrose Place. 

A small complex within walking distance to shopping and groceries, dining and entertainment, medical facilities, transportation plus easy access to commuter routes. Multiple parks, public schools and recreation centers only minutes away.

Immaculate unit w/ 10x7 deck overlooking walkway/greenway. Features include picture windows, wide plank flooring, gas fireplace, ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, fresh paint, kitchen cabinets, countertop sink and faucet updates plus new appliances including all-in-one washer dryer.

1 parking stall, plus visitor parking and 3 EV chargers on site. 2 pets okay, 2 guest suites. Plus a nice low maintenance fee of $286/mnth.

211 8068 120a St is asking $359,900 and showing by appt only.

View full image gallery, floor plan and neighbourhood specs HERE