Blog Post

January 2022 Newsletter

Andy Schildhorn • January 19, 2022
Hello, it is Andy Schildhorn Macdonald Realty and welcome, to our January 2022 Newsletter.

BC Assessments are out and there is a lot of sticker shock going on. Click on the link to find your assessment and how you compare to your neighbor.

Our Featured Home for Sale? I would love to feature your home here. Why wait for Spring, do it now.

Like many of our clients, Doris and Eva are downsizing. It took a while to find the right fit. I just heard from them and they are so happy in their new home.

Our Langley Market Report is showing detached home prices are up 37.3% from last year with listings down by 34.2% and sales volume also down by 8.5% year over year. The same could be said for Condos and Townhomes in the Langley area. It is a Seller’s market out there.

Wondering what to do with the kids. Here is an excellent page to check out for ideas. Family Days Out.

Rita Cousins Mortgage Broker gives us some ideas on how to make holiday bills disappear. That would be nice!

Bjorn Rygg Home Inspector discusses Radon and how to check for it in your home.

In the news, the provincial government announced it has raised the grant threshold to $1.975 million for this year to receive the homeowner grant on property taxes.

Well, that is it for this month. It is a New Year with new plans and ideas. If they involve real estate, then let’s sit down and make a plan.

Thanks for dropping by, have a great day and I look forward to meeting with you soon.

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