Mortgages Your Down Payment? Down Payment You can purchase a home in Canada for as little as 5% down. However this does depend on a few different factors. These factors will include your current credit score, your debt to income ratio, and overall purchase price. Not everyone will qualify with 5% down, it depends if you meet the lender […]
Mortgages Interest Rate Increase: October 26 2022 Interest Rate Increase On Wednesday October 26th we are expecting another increase in the Bank of Canada’s Prime Rate. Despite prime rate rising to 5.45% just over a month ago on September 7th 2022, we could potentially see prime rate increase by half to three-quarters of a percent. Along with this, most major banks are […]
Real Estate Buying & Selling Real Estate Buying: Grandview Heights For Sale I am sure you have heard of Surrey, but have you heard of Grandview Heights? A community on the South East side of Surrey, this is well situated for those seeking a suitable family environment. A few of the most enjoyable features include the Grandview Heights Aquatic and Multisport Centre, the Redwood Park Fairy Forest, […]
Mortgages Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification What is it? What is a pre-approval? What is a pre-qualification? What are the differences between the two and what are the benefits that come along with them? I am going to walk you through these questions and help you get a better insight on this important topic. Pre-Approval A pre-approval is when you fill […]
Neighborhood Single Family Homes in Murrayville What is Murrayville, where is it, and why would you look for single family homes in Murrayville? The answer may come down to a few key decisions you made before this very moment. Have you chosen to have a family, or have you chosen to rent properties to families? If either of those is true, […]
The Rise of Interest Rates New Partnership Hi there, my name is Ashley Crowhurst and I am a local Mortgage Broker here in the Fraser Valley. I am here to help give insight on what’s going on in the current mortgage market as well as provide helpful information in obtaining mortgage financing. Interest Rates on The Rise Today I want […]
About Me Your Real Estate Agent, Hard Work and Joe Mauro Greatest Impact: One question that everyone wonders about from time to time is, who had the greatest impact on the person you became? Personally, I don’t believe it is possible to determine who is number 1. However, you can definitely put together a list of about 10. 10 people that affected my character development and […]
Neighborhood Newton Houses For Sale Do you live in Surrey, have you ever thought about living in the neighborhood of Newton. If so, what were your main reasons? If you live in Surrey and work in Vancouver, you may not have thought about it, being on the south end of Surrey. You may have wanted something closer. Hoiwever, what are […]
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Real Estate Buying: New Homes in Cloverdale When most of us think of a great work life balance, we don’t typically think of Cloverdale. Maybe we should give this community a chance. It’s less crowded with easy access to Metro Vancouver, Langley, and Surrey. It may be the perfect place for you to call home. What Are You Looking For? What are […]
Real Estate Buying: Crescent Beach Homes For Sale Crescent Beach When you are searching for the perfect place to live, your dream home, would you consider Crescent Beach? The reason I ask, my wife and I would live there in a heartbeat. Although, at this time it is a little out of our price range. Crescent Beach is a popular place, with it’s […]
Real Estate Buying: Semiahmoo Homes For Sale Semiahmoo Homes When considering where you will buy your next home, consider the Semiahmoo neighborhood. With it’s proximity to uptown White Rock, it can be both affordable and offer some amazing ocean views. Apartments can be found for as low as $400,000, while for those with a bit more cash, the unlimited potential in this […]
Neighborhood You, Go To An Open House in The Fraser Valley! You Should Go To An Open House in The Fraser Valley! You might ask yourself, “why would I go to an open house in the Fraser Valley”? Have you ever heard someone say “You should always keep learning”. Well, think about it, what is likely to be your largest financial transaction in life? Will it […]
Real Estate Selling & Development: Farmland? Selling or Developing Real Estate When looking at real estate selling & development, roadblocks can come up that you may not have thought of. There may be an easement, a strata or community restriction. However, specific types of property sometimes share common roadblocks. One type of property that is common in British Columbia is Farmland. […]
Mortgages Where is the BC Real Estate Market Moving? When looking at the real estate market moving, we typically rely on experts and those working in the industry to understand which way. However, currently it seems that even if you don’t have a friend or family member in real estate, you still know which way the market is going. Why is that? Market Factors […]
Never Give Up Day, Sports Build Character Never Give Up Day! Here we are and back for another big moment this reminds me of. Now, by the end of this I hope you think of your own moments, and if you do, please leave a comment with it on my Facebook or send me an email alleckna.matthias.century21.ca . Now let’s get right to […]
Real Estate Buying Factor: Local Attractions(Chilliwack) What is your most important real estate buying factor? Local attractions may not be on top of the list but it is definitely on the list somewhere. These attractions can be larger, like ski resorts or Crescent Beach, or smaller like a community fair or mall. It all depends on what you and your family/friends […]
Real Estate Buying: How Important is Transit in Surrey Important Factors: When you look at Real Estate Buying what are some of the important factors? You usually think of Price, Number of Bedrooms/Baths, Square Footage, Type of Home, but most importantly you think of Location. The old saying “What is Real Estate Buying but Location Location Location” still lives on. Especially when you consider […]
Real Estate Buying & Selling Buying Your First Home? Looking to Add Some Trees? Do you like trees? Whether you are buying your first home or your 20th, sometimes you move in and realize there isn’t enough shade. Sometimes there isn’t enough green. Either way, I Matthias Alleckna, have a solution to recommend to you. The Surrey Online Tree Sale is here, open from August 24 9am to September […]
About Me Never Give Up Day (Almost Drowned), Surrey Aug 18   Never Give Up!  A short statement that can sometimes make a massive difference. The city of Surrey has recognized this and recently given us another day to celebrate something meaningful. According to Get News August 18th , one week from today, will be the first Never Give Up Day. So since some of you may […]
Neighborhood Surrey and White Rock Neighborhood Safety   What do you look for when considering where you want to live? Do you consider the neighborhood, the lifestyle, or even the safety of your friends and family? You may be interested to know the crime rates, know as the Crime Index in the Surrey and White Rock area. You can find helpful information […]