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Sellers Are Stuck Because They Won't Face The Truth

Posted on Sep 19, 2025

Sellers don't want to face this simple truth in today's market...If your home is not sold in today’s market after being listed on the MLS for 21 days, the only reason it has not sold or had an offer is simply because it is priced above what buyers are willing to pay for. Period.

In today’s video, Surrey Real Estate Specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdo...

Agents Forced to Reveal What Sellers Are Hiding

Posted on Sep 17, 2025

The rules around use of the BC Property Disclosure Statement (PDS Form) have changed and how, when and why you use it (or don’t use it).

The Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) is a form in which sellers disclose facts about the condition of the property. This form is important for buyers as it provides them with information about the property that...

Worst Market = Best Time?

Posted on Sep 15, 2025

Prices are declining, confidence is low and buyers and seller alike are hesitant to make a move when the market is so uncertain. However, there are many great opportunities out there for buyers, specifically the move up buyer.

In today’s video, Surrey Real Estate Specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses the opportunities for home own...

Buyers Failing Financing

Posted on Sep 10, 2025

Listen up first time buyers…where is your down payment coming from and is it easy to access quickly? This is very important to know and have ready to go when it comes time to buying your first home.

In today’s video, Surrey Real Estate Specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses the importance of having quick access to your down paymen...

Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Won't Save Home Prices

Posted on Sep 03, 2025

The notion that when the BOC cuts rates this fall that the market will come roaring back is simply not true.

In today’s video, Surrey Real Estate Specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses the reasons why he does not believe that future interest rate cuts will save the crumbling Fraser Valley Real estate market.

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You Won't Believe What's Happening to Rents

Posted on Aug 29, 2025

The BC Government has released the annual rental cap increase for 2026, dropping to 2.3% for 2026, down from 3% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2024.

In today’s video, Surrey Real Estate Specialist Steve Karrasch of Macdonald Realty, discusses the 2026 rental cap increase for BC landlords and his opinion as to whether regulated rent control actually benefits r...