Archived blog posts for : 2012

Open House. Open House on Saturday, January 28, 2012 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Cloverdale BC, Cloverdale Real Estate

Property Photo: 18508 68TH AVE in Surrey

Please visit our Open House at 18508 68TH AVE in Surrey.

Open House on Saturday, January 28, 2012 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

You found it! One of the best priced homes in Cloverdale, this huge 2900 plus sqft home is spotless inside and ready for your family to move in. 5 bedrooms all together, with 4 bathrooms give it room for the large family. Located on a corner lot steps to all the shopping and restaurants Clayton has to offer, this bright home faces South and is decorated with the designers touch. Schools just 2.5 blocks away. The basement is 30% finished needing finishing in some parts and drywall in others including a downstairs bathroom with opportunity to design it your way. Great neighborhood with 3 spots open parking make this an amazing home for your family. Be sure to check out the exclusive 24hour online open house at the link provided!

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Overwhelmed by all the Real Estate chatter in the new?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: darin germyn, surrey real estate, white rock real estate

Overwhelmed by all the Real Estate chatter in the news?

Prices are falling! Hold Hold Hold! Don’t buy until next month! Rates are the lowest they have been since yesterday! Overseas Buyers increase market by 300%!

It is easy to get overwhelmed by all of the chatter over Real Estate in the news print, on TV and radio. The challenge with what you hear or see is that everyone has an opinion and there is many ways to share them nowadays. Through Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and any media outlet looking to get their story in front of you, it can be a lot to process. So how do you make the best decisions for you?

Understanding what really pertains to you and your own individual situation is crucial to staying afloat in the bombardment of information that flows our way daily. Although it is important to stay atop the latest and greatest info, you should understand what applies to you or not. Rates dropping only matters after a certain point if you are already locked into another mortgage. Overseas buyers may be in the market for properties that have nothing to do with yours. Lowering real estate prices don’t matter unless you plan to move in the foreseeable future.

When it comes to the information rushing in your way, the best way to stay ahead of the pack is to be open and honest with your real estate and mortgage professional about your plans. Every situation is unique in its own way and the right advice will guide you down the proper path. When a professional you trust is on the up and up about what you want to accomplish in the short or long term, they can provide you with the plan that DOES make sense for your situation, keeping you ahead of the herd.

No need to get overwhelmed, it’s just can be a lot of chatter.

Until next time,

Darin Germyn

604-590-2444

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