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The END of Single Family Home Ownership

Posted on Nov 27, 2023


Could this be the end of the Canadian dream of owning your own home with a white picket fence? Sure, we all talk about how unaffordable homes are, but what if there were no single family homes at all?

In today's video, Surrey real estate agent Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty explains changes being implemented in British Columbia that will automat...

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Canadians Are Going Bankrupt (and keeping their homes!)

Posted on Nov 22, 2023


Is it possible that as a Canadian you can go Bankrupt and still keep your home? Some homeowners are figuring out a way to do just that.

In today's video, Surrey BC real estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty discusses his experience with evaluations of properties where the homeowner is considering Bankruptcy or a Consumer Proposal and...

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Fall 2023 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market

Posted on Nov 20, 2023


Months of Inventory is likely THEE most important stat to help understand your current real estate market.

Again this month, Surrey REALTOR® Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty reviews the latest consumption rates as reported by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board in each major area and in each asset class of Condos, Townhomes and Single Family Home...

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Best Neighbourhood to Buy An Investment Condo

Posted on Nov 15, 2023


Have you been considering purchasing a Surrey investment condo or rental property, but aren’t sure which neighbourhood in Surrey to buy in? If that sounds like you, then this video is just what you have been looking for!

In today’s video, Surrey REALTOR® Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty walks through his personal picks when it comes to Surrey neig...

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Surrey Real Estate Prices Drop $50,000

Posted on Nov 08, 2023


Home valuations in Surrey, BC dropped by $50,000 in October 2023 compared to September.

In this month's Surrey Report, Surrey Real Estate Specialist, Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty dives deep into the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's October 2023 stats to provide an overview of sales, new listings, active listings, benchmark price, median pric...

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CMHC's Canadian Housing Exposure

Posted on Nov 06, 2023


According to the CMHC, Canadians are doing a better job paying down their mortgages today than they were a year ago. But how can this be with interest rates and mortgage renewals at 20 year highs?

In today’s video, Surrey Real Estate Specialist, Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty takes a closer look at CMHC’s recent statements regarding the current...

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