In the January 2020 edition of the Surrey Report, Steve Karrasch dusts off his crystal ball to predict what will happen in the wild world of real estate during the next 12 months. These predictions include:
What will happen to the stress test? Interest rates? Inventory? Will prices go up or down? and What will the most desirable type of home be in 20...
We have big news! In this month's update, Steve and Chris step back from real estate talk and focus on three amazing things happening in our lives that affect you, our amazing clients.
First, we announce the results of our flagship client event Battle For The Bank where our goal was to raise $15,000 for the Surrey Food Bank.
When hiring a REALTOR® to help buy or sell your home, most people have concerns about knowing if they are hiring the right person for the job. Statistics and marketing aside, most people want to know they will be treated fairly by a professional with the highest possible ethics. But how do you know if the agent you are interviewing has a high moral...
Mike Wasney from Coast Wholesale Appliances is not only a friend of Chris Whitehead & Associates but he is also a client. Steve got a chance to catch up with Mike this month to ask him a few home appliance questions like:
Is stainless finish still all the rage? How much space do I lose with a counter depth fridge? What are the two types of dishwasher...
We are noticing a trend of empty properties on the market where owners have either moved on into a retirement home or passed away. This brings up things that we don't all like to discuss, but we absolutely need to know about. To make sure you are better informed, Steve Karrasch sat down with Marylou Leslie of Macdonald Realty and they discussed som...
Since so many of our clients are choosing to cash in their chips and move to smaller towns, Steve thought it would be good to catch up with Anita Painter from Remax Check Realty while in Campbell River this month. Anita was able to answer some rapid-fire questions that so many city-folk have about moving out of the hustle and bustle.