The Harsh Truth About Selling Your Home in 2026

Posted on Jan 29, 2026

Why Overpricing Your Home in Surrey Could Cost You Thousands in 2026

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home this year, there’s something you need to understand:👉 The market has changed—and many sellers haven’t caught up yet.After one of the slowest real estate markets in decades, there’s a growing gap between:

What sellers think their home i...

BC Home Buyers Don't Understand Possession

Posted on Jan 26, 2026

Possession Day in BC: What to Expect When You Get the Keys to Your New Home

You’ve bought the home. The deal is done.Now comes one of the most exciting—and often misunderstood—days in real estate:👉 Possession dayIf you’re buying or selling in Surrey or the Greater Vancouver area, this is the day you finally get your keys.But here’s the truth:👉 Posse...

Canadian Housing is Finally Cracking...and that's Good News

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

Is housing affordability finally returning to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Market? All signs point to yes!

In this video, Surrey real estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses why he believes affordability is in fact improving with a real world example to highlight just how affordability has improved in the past few years.

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BC Property Values Crash in 2026

Posted on Jan 19, 2026

It’s that time of year when BC Property Assessments go out to homeowners. There is, however a very common misconception among home owners as to just how accurately the annual BC Property Assessment reflects the true market value of your property.

In this video, Surrey real estate specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses how exactly t...

Renewing Your Mortgage in 2026? Here's What You Need to Know

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

A whopping 60% of Canadian mortgage borrowers are set to renew their mortgage in 2026, and if you are one of those Canadians, this video will cover all of the things you need to take into consideration when it comes time to renew your mortgage.

In today’s video, Surrey Real Estate Specialist, Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty discusses 7 things th...

You Won't Believe Where Mortgage Rates Are Headed in 2026

Posted on Jan 05, 2026

Variable rate, fixed rate, 3 year rate or 5 year, how do you know the best product for you and your financial situation? Well, you ask a mortgage broker!

In today’s video, Surrey Realtor, Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty sits down and chats all things Canadian mortgages with mortgage broker Rowan Smith of CityWide Mortgage Services to get a handle...

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