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The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver REBGV brings us an update on the dramatic increase in strata insurance, and the changes made by the BC Legislature.  

BC Strata insurers to end ‘best terms pricing’

When news of skyrocketing insurance premiums for strata developments emerged at the beginning of the year the province tasked the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) to investigate in search of solutions. The BCFSA is the agency responsible for regulating the private insurance sector in the province.

In June, BCFSA issued an interim report, which found that a practice known as ‘best terms pricing’ had contributed to premiums increasing an average of 50 per cent in Metro Vancouver. A subsequent report found that 94 per cent of sample…

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November Whistler Real Estate Analysis

 

 

It's a Sellers Market
Simple supply and demand.
Little supply.  BIG demand.


Active listings continue to go down 
The number of sales keeps going up
The average and median sales prices keep going up
List prices are being corrected to match buyers perceived market value

 

What does this mean for buyers?

I have said for many, many years, the right time to buy is when you see your perfect property.  Now, no property is absolutely perfect.  It could be in the right location.  Has the number of bedrooms & bathrooms you need to fit your family.  All the amenities you want.  

But maybe it needs new paint.  New furniture.  The kitchen and bathroom are outdated.  You are wondering if you are going to pay too much.

Relax ....  take a step…

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Whistler Listing Updates since July 1
New listings. Click here
Price changes. Click here
Properties where buyers removed their subject conditions. Click here
 
Sold properties. Click here
 
There are 407 active listings in Whistler (slightly up since June). Click here
 
If you would like your own custom search give me a call 604 902 2033
or click here https://bit.ly/WhistlerVIP2
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Listing Changes in the past 7 days
61 new listings in Whistler since June 16 2020. Click here
(see my favourites down below) 21 price changes in Whistler since June 16 2020. Click here 32 buyers removed subject conditions since June 16 2020. Click here

 

 

61 Whistler properties were transferred to new owners*. Click here There are 406 active listings in Whistler (going up). Click here

 


If you would like your custom search give me a call 604 902…

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The Contract of Purchase & Sale outlines the terms and conditions on which a transaction takes place.  Prepared by the BC Real Estate Association. 

The video provides essential information to help consumers understand the CPS, addressing many common questions they may have, including:

  • When does the process begin and when is the Contract of Purchase and Sale used?
  • What information is included in the Contract of Purchase and Sale?
  • What do the terms in the contract mean?
  • And many more

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Karen Garrett
Professional Mortgage Broker
DLC Sea to Sky Mortgages Inc
Phone: 604.905.6359
Cell: 604.938.3638
Email: karen@seatoskymortgages.com
http://www.karengarrett.ca
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Rates 		Payment
  Per $100k 		Our Rates Payment
  Per $100k 		Savings
6 Months 3.34% $490.86 3.30% $488.77 $2.09
1 Year 3.44% $496.11 3.19% $483.05 $13.06
2 Years 3.54% $501.38 2.99% $472.73 $28.65
3 Years 3.89% $520.07 2.89% $467.62 $52.45
4 Years 3.94% $522.77 2.84% $465.07 $57.70
5 Years 4.99% $581.04 2.49% $447.47

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