Would be investors or buyers of residential rental homes such as investment condos, houses or townhouses should carefully consider the risks of rental properties. There can be a great deal of hassle and emotional and financial strain that comes from being a residential landlord. This segment provides a general overview of some key questions one should ask themself, before entering into the purchase of an investment property in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley.

Despite short-term challenges in the Metro Vancouver residential real estate market, buying a home in the region in and around Vancouver BC is a great long-term investment. This includes nearby cities like Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Over the long-term, a land constrained area like this one has put upward pressure on land and housing prices.

People who get to work from home, either full-time or on a part-time hybrid basis, might want to consider buying and living in a Fraser Valley area home. There is great value to be had buying a home in the Fraser Valley compared to core Metro Vancouver markets. That is because the Fraser Valley can offer offer relatively larger home sizes and property sizes, for better prices. If you aren't commuting to the office full-time, this could be a great option.

There are many benefits to downsizing your Metro Vancouver or Fraser Valley area home. The financial gains and freedom and flexibility you enjoy from downsizing can be life changing. In this episode, I discuss some of the key reasons why downsizing into a townhouse or apartment condo in the Lower Mainland can be a great idea.

When buying a home in a suburb outside of Vancouver, BC in places like the Fraser Valley, commuting costs are an important consideration. Buyers of detached houses, townhouses or condos should consider more than just the purchase price of their prospective home. Future homeowners should also factor in the location of their workplace, in relation to a home they are thinking of buying. Costs of commuting like gas, insurance and wear and tear all add up.

The Fraser Valley is a great area for residents of the Metro Vancouver area to downsize in. There are many benefits of downsizing a home. Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and Mission offer great condo and townhouse options for people looking to downsize into smaller and less expensive homes. Downsizing offers financial benefits and greater freedom from tiresome home maintenance, on larger, expensive to operate, homes.

In this episode we review the key features of Surrey, BC that make it an attractive place to purchase a home. The episode touches on the fast-population growth of the city, housing affordability, schools, parks, recreation and development. Surrey BC will soon become larger in population than Vancouver with many people moving here each month. The future of real estate in Surrey BC looks bright, as a result.

From relatively affordable home prices, to bigger homes with more space and larger properties, the Fraser Valley has a great appeal to young families. There are great schools, recreational programs and parks and access to nature. Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission and Delta BC all make great communities for families buying a home.

Fraser Valley housing market update for June 2023. Covering North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford and Mission.

May 2023 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Update