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JUST LISTED – 2 BED – 2 BATH TOWNHOUSE – CLAYTON HEIGHTS

⚡️JUST LISTED⚡️

📍 #51 – 19477 72A Ave, Clayton

🛏️ 2 Bed

🛁 2 Bath

📐 1,047 sq/ft

🏡 Built in 2013

💵 Low strata fee of $274.68

🚘 2 Parking

🐶 Pets Allowed

💰 Rentals Allowed

Welcome to Sun at 72 in Clayton. This 2 bed & den townhome has a bright & open floorplan. On the lower floor you will find a fence yard with artificial turf, great for kids and pets, a flex room & 3-piece bath, perfect for home office/playroom! The main floor is full of light with additional outside space on the sunny south facing balcony. The living room benefits from an electric fireplace, plenty of space for the family in the dining room. Kitchen boasts, modern cabinets, stainless appliances & eat up breakfast bar. Upstairs the Primary bedroom fits a king, has a cheater 5 pc En Suite, his & hers closets & a vaulted ceiling. Garage with space for storage & truck size driveway. It is all about location!! Walk to Maddaugh Elementary, a quick bus ride to Ecole Salish (& the new SkyTrain).

Offered at only $749,000

For more information, including a floorplan, visit https://garryvoigt.com/…/51-19477-72a-avenue-surrey-bc…/

JUST LISTED – 211 20454 53 AVENUE – LANGLEY CITY – 2 BED 1 BATH CONDO – UNDER $450,000

💥💥JUST LISTED💥💥

RIVERS EDGE – LANGLEY CITY – 2 bed, 1 bath condo, BONUS 2 parking, perfect for first time buyers!!

📍 211 20454 53 Avenue

🛌 2 bed

🛀 1 bath

🚗 2 parking

📐 824 sq ft

💸 Offered at $449,800

Welcome to RIVERS EDGE, this spacious 2 bed 1 bath condo is perfect for savvy investors or first-time buyers to put their stamp on! This home features a great size primary bedroom with large walk in closet. Need storage? Not a problem in this unit with a large storage room accessible from the foyer and the hallway, great for additional pantry space and other storage needs. Space saving kitchen opens to the dining and living room which has access to the large balcony. Shared laundry with plenty of washer and dryers. BONUS 2 parking spaces with this unit!! Steps away from trails, green space and Portage Park. Close to multiple other parks, schools, shopping, restaurants. Good transit links and will be close to the new SkyTrain Station coming to Langley. Don’t wait on this one!

For full walk through video visit https://garryvoigt.com/…/211-20454-53-avenue-langley…/

JUST LISTED 6231 187B STREET – CLOVERDALE – 5 BED – 3 BATH FAMILY HOME ON A QUIET CUL DE SAC

🎥Take a tour through our newest listing in one of Cloverdale’s most desirable neighbourhoods!🎥
EAGLE CREST – CLOVERDALE, fantastic 5 bed, 3 bath home on a quiet cul de sac and huge back yard!

📍 6231 187B Street
🛌 5 bed
🛀 3 bath
🚗 6 parking
📐 2395 sq ft
🌳 7074 sq ft lot
💸 Offered at $1,399,800

Welcome to EAGLE CREST, this basement entry 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house is nestled on a quiet cul de sac and is the perfect FAMILY home!! Enter on the lower floor which features 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, huge rec room with easy SUITE potential & access to the large fully fenced back yard! Upstairs features a huge open plan living/dining room with access to the sunny south facing deck. The kitchen has new Stainless-steel appliances & adjoining family room leads out to the huge 2nd deck with yard access. Primary bedroom has a stunning totally RENOVATED en suite with a deep soaker tub & elegant vanity!! 2 additional great size bedrooms & full bathroom on this floor. Other upgrades include new washer/dryer, carpet & newer paint. A Great location, just short walk to schools and parks!
For full photos visit https://garryvoigt.com/…/6231-187b-street-surrey-bc…/

Call or email Garry Voigt 604 789 2140 or info@garryvoigt.com for more information

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO HAVE PERSONAL INSURANCE WHEN BUYING A STRATA PROPERTY

Why is it so important to have personal insurance when you buy a strata property?

When you purchase a strata property, the building itself would be covered by the strata insurance policy but what about those items that are not covered?

You will need to have your own insurance for

  • All of your personal items, furniture, electronics, clothing etc.
  • Additional living expenses – if there is a fire or flood for example and your home is not liveable for a time.
  • Betterments and improvements – this will provided coverage for any renovations you have done to the home such as updated flooring, countertops etc. Anything that was not originally put in the unit by the builder but is an upgrade.
  • Strata Deductibles – your strata insurance will have deductible amounts, such as water damage. You need to be insured for these deductibles that are payable, they can range from $5,000 to $100,000. For example, if you live in a condo and you have a water leak that damages a unit below, you will be responsible for repairs and you need to be insured for this.
  • Personal Liability – This will protect you in the event that someone against you for property damage or bodily injury.

When we receive strata documents there will be a Strata Insurance Summary attached that you would need to send to your insurance broker in order for them to obtain a quote for your personal insurance. Personal insurance is an additional cost but so important in order to protect yourself.

For more information on anything related to Real Estate reach out to Garry Voigt 604 789 2140 or email info@garryvoigt.com

CHECK OUT THE LATEST STATS FOR THE FRASER VALLEY FOR OCTOBER

‘Fraser Valley real estate market weakens as sales and prices continue to edge downward’

SURREY, BC — Property sales and new listings in the Fraser Valley fell again in October as consumers continued to put home buying and selling decisions on hold in the face of elevated interest rates.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recorded 970 transactions on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October, a drop of 12 per cent from the previous month and the fourth consecutive decrease since the 12-month high of 1,935 sales recorded in June.

At 2,535, new listings also fell again, decreasing by 11 per cent from September and by 28 per cent since peaking in May at 3,533.

“What we’re seeing in the Fraser Valley and indeed across the province is the impact of sustained high interest rates on the overall market,” said Narinder Bains, Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “This has been the case since the latter half of the year so far, and we anticipate the trend will continue until we start to see some downward movement in the policy rate.”

Active listings in October were 6,580, up by less than 1 per cent over last month and up by 17 per cent over October 2022. The sales-to-active listings ratio was 15 per cent, creating balanced conditions in the overall market, with detached houses dipping into buyers’ market territory at 12 per cent. The market is considered balanced when the ratio is between 12 per cent and 20 per cent. “As the market continues to adjust to the new rate realities, pricing and financing strategies become critical,” said FVREB CEO, Baldev Gill. “A knowledgeable professional REALTOR®, armed with the latest comparative market data and neighbourhood insights, can be the key to determining optimal market timing.”

Overall benchmark prices continued to slide for the third month in a row, losing 1.4 per cent compared to September.

For more info on the market reach to Garry Voigt 604 789 2140 email info@garryvoigt.com

WHAT IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE WAY TO INCREASE YOUR RETURN ON INVESTMENT WHEN SELLING A HOME

DECLUTTER/DEPERSONALIZE – We often get asked ‘what the best thing is we can do for the biggest return on investment when we sell out property’. Our number 1 answer is always declutter and depersonalize your home. We can never stress enough how important this step is when selling a home.

This can be as simple as grabbing some packing boxes and storing items in your garage. If you are in a condo, fill up your storage locker. If you don’t have the space, it may be worthwhile renting a storage locked for a short period of time. We always say, ‘less is more’, when there is a lot of clutter it can be hard for buyers to see past this and imagine themselves living in your home.

CLEAN -The 2nd recommendation we always make is to clean your home. In our experience, some buyers find it hard to see past a home that is not clean. This is especially important if you have pets in your home. It doesn’t have to be a huge expense but depending on your situation we would recommend hiring a professional cleaning company.

If you are thinking of selling, reach out to us and we will be happy to help you with tips on how to get the best return on your investment!