JANUARY 2021 UPDATE: Fraser Valley real estate market full steam ahead in January; another record-setter for property sales*
SURREY, BC – In a month that is usually one of the quietest in real estate, Fraser Valley’s market continued at a breakneck pace, producing the strongest January sales on record as well as a modest uptick in new listings.
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed a total of 1,718 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January 2021, an increase of 76 percent compared to January 2020 and 18 percent fewer than were processed in December 2020. Sales in January set a new, record high for the month; 72 percent above the 10-year average, and 28 percent higher than the previous record of 1,338 sales set in January 2016.
“Buyers are very motivated right now,” said Chris Shields, President of the Board, “Lending rates are the lowest they’ve ever been, your housing dollar goes further in the Fraser Valley and we’ve seen a societal shift in the last year in how people value their homes. People are asking us to find them more space.
From Mike
The market continues to be very active even with COVID-19. Two factors that I like to point out about the market are:
1_ Interest rates are very low, so if you have a secure job there’s never been a cheaper time to borrow money.
2_ There is not a lot of supply right now so you need to have a solid plan in place for both selling and buying your next home. Of course, this is where my experience can help.
I’m here to help you in any way I can during these tough times. If there is anything I can do to help you and your family, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Take care,
Mike Wilson
Remax Treeland
604-533-3491
mike@fvlifestyle.com
Oh, by the way…if you know of someone who would appreciate the level of service I provide,
please call me with their name and contact information. I’ll be happy to follow up and take
great care of them in a way that is healthy and safe.
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*Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
