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What You Need To Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit in Canada

Posted on Apr 06, 2022

The Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)...what is it? How can it be used? And is it a financially prudent tool to consider?

In this month’s Surrey Report, Surrey Real Estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty provides his insight and opinion on HELOCs including the various advantages and potential risks associated with having access to a H...

The Surrey Real Estate Market | Spring 2022

Posted on Apr 04, 2022

The spring market has arrived in Surrey, so what does that mean to you as a home owner or prospective home purchaser?

In this video, Surrey Real Estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty provides his insight into what you should expect this spring in terms of listing inventory, interest rates & mortgage considerations and everyone’s favo...

What is the Best Bank for a Mortgage in Canada?

Posted on Apr 01, 2022

With interest rates rising, it is more important than ever to do your research and due diligence when it comes to choosing your "death pledge"…I mean mortgage, lender and product when financing your next property.

So what is the best bank for a mortgage in Canada these days?

In this video, Surrey Real Estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Rea...

BC's Real Estate Cooling Off Period Is Illegal

Posted on Mar 30, 2022

New information regarding the province of BC’s real estate cooling off period has been released and in order for the province to legally roll out this new consumer protection measure the province must amend the current Property Law Act by introducing the Property Law Amendment Act.

In this video, Surrey REALTOR® Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty...

Real Estate Just Became 8% Less Affordable in Canada

Posted on Mar 28, 2022

You might have heard that housing in Canada is unaffordable, however just last week if became even more unaffordable. But maybe not for the reasons that you think.

In this video, Surrey REALTOR® Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, shows how recent increases to five year mortgage rates are now impacting Canada's mortgage stress test. Now that the st...

Surrey City Centre Real Estate Investment Tour

Posted on Mar 23, 2022

When you think Surrey and Real Estate, you have probably considered buying an investment condo in Whalley or City Centre. This area is flush with investment, but isn't regarded as the the best neighbourhood in Surrey to live. Actually, it might be regarded as the worst.

In this video, born and raised local Surrey REALTOR® Steve Karrasch of Macdonal...