April 2022

On April 7, 2022, the Canadian Federal Government announced their 2022 Budget. In that budget are many real estate and Canadian housing related items including a two year ban on foreign buyers across the whole country.

But is it really a total ban?

In this video, Surrey BC real estate agent Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, addresses the announced...

The Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)...what is it? How can it be used? And is it a financially prudent tool to consider?

In this month’s Surrey Report, Surrey Real Estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty provides his insight and opinion on HELOCs including the various advantages and potential risks associated with having access to a H...

The spring market has arrived in Surrey, so what does that mean to you as a home owner or prospective home purchaser?

In this video, Surrey Real Estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty provides his insight into what you should expect this spring in terms of listing inventory, interest rates & mortgage considerations and everyone’s favo...

With interest rates rising, it is more important than ever to do your research and due diligence when it comes to choosing your "death pledge"…I mean mortgage, lender and product when financing your next property.

So what is the best bank for a mortgage in Canada these days?

In this video, Surrey Real Estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Rea...