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Strong Temptation to Sell By Canadians Close to Retirement

Kristi Wong • April 26, 2016

It appears a new trend may be in the works, with a certain demographic of Canadians. However, tying back to my previous blog post, many would-be sellers are afraid to become buyers in the current market. “[A new] poll conducted by Leger found that among those in the 55-64 age group, 56 per cent are considering […] The post Strong Temptation to Sell By Canadians Close to Retirement appeared first on Andy Schildhorn, PREC.

It appears a new trend may be in the works, with a certain demographic of Canadians. However, tying back to my previous blog post, many would-be sellers are afraid to become buyers in the current market.

“[A new] poll conducted by Leger found that among those in the 55-64 age group, 56 per cent are considering selling their homes because they need the money for retirement. The problem for many of those people, particularly in the Vancouver and Toronto markets, is that they don’t know where they are going to live once they sell.”

Live Traffic Views in Langley

By Andy Schildhorn • April 3, 2025
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🏡Tariffs, economic uncertainty stall spring market in the Fraser Valley📈

By Andy Schildhorn • April 2, 2025
SURREY, BC – March home sales in the Fraser Valley remained nearly 50 per cent below the 10-year average — making for the slowest start to the spring market in more than 15 years. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 1,036 sales in March, up 13 per cent from February, but still 26 per cent below sales recorded this time last year. Following a decline on the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, new listings increased 22 per cent in March to 3,800. Overall inventory is at a decade-high level, with 9,219 active listings, 49 per cent above March 2024 and 59 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average.

Best places to see cherry blossoms

By Tom Zillich | Surrey Now-Leader • April 2, 2025
For a short time, parks and streets in Surrey, White Rock and Delta will soon be filled with the white and pink hues of cherry blossoms. Those beautiful blooms are around for only a couple of weeks every April. This week, Discover Surrey posted a list of favourite places to see the Japanese flowering trees in Surrey, including Bear Creek Park (13750 88 Ave.), Nico-Wynd Golf Course (3601 Nico-Wynd Place), 95 Avenue at 154 Street, Spenser Drive at 151A Street and 150B Street at 24 Avenue.  Find out more.
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