Buying
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Buying Your Dream Home in A Hot Market
Imagine finding the perfect home, only to discover serious interest from at least a dozen other buyers. It’s like scrambling for the last piece of cake at a buffet! Fortunately, there are things you can do…
Current Real Estate Housing Market in Canada and Its Impact on Buyers and Sellers
2022 was a record-breaking year. But in all of the bad ways. Not only all the bad ways, but all the wrong ways! We were in an environment of rapidly rising Canadian interest rates. The cost…
Does Your Home Insurance Cover Everything?
When you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to help you. And most do a good job of doing just that. Still, it’s a good…
How to Tell if A Neighbourhood Is Improving
When you’re looking for a new home, you want to find one in a great neighborhood – or, at least, in a neighborhood that is on the upswing. How can you tell if particular areas are…
The Real LOSERS of the Changing BC Housing Market
Real estate market changes in the lower mainland can be confusing. You may feel stuck, unsure of what to do. Will average home prices go up, down, or stay flat for residential properties? What about mortgage…
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Become a Landlord
This blog is a reflection of my past and current struggles as a landlord dealing with rental properties and tenants. My hope is to help aspiring and first-time landlords be well-prepared when entering into tenancies. It…
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5 Home Seller Illusions That Will RUIN Your Sale in 2026
If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2026, I have some bad news—most sellers are walking into the year with false confidence. They’re still clinging to 2022 pricing, emotional decision-making, and the idea that the…
Is Surrey, BC the Next Big Thing or Just Growing Pains?
Let’s be real. Everyone has an opinion about Surrey. Some call it affordable, green, and full of opportunity. Others say it’s overrun, chaotic, and stuck in growing pains. I’m Darin, a REALTOR® working in Surrey and…
The Harsh Truth About Buying a Home in 2026
If you’re waiting for the “perfect time” to buy a home in 2026, you’re about to get blindsided. The market’s shifting, the headlines are noisy, and fear is running the show. I’ve seen this pattern before:…





