Macdonald Realty

Inspectors vs DoctorsPlease click podcast listen to Cantonese interview Just read a report on "buyers left with big bills when home inspectors miss defects".  This is not the first time I read about this and it certainly will not be the last time.  There is a perception out there that inspectors get referral business from realtor so they don't want to fail the inspections worry about the ref ...

REBGV January 2013 Stats Videocast Vancouver Real Estate Board January housing market Statistics VideocastSeller and buyer continously disagreeing on the issue of price.  This graph shows you the strata properties price is holding steady and it has been like this for the past 3 years while the detached home has some mild adjustment.  Watch the video below from the real estate board for detai ...

REBGV Jan. 2013Please click here to read the full REBGV Statistic Jan. 2013   Tina Mak Personal Real Estate Corporation Your Vancouver Radio Realtor (The Bridge from East to West since 1992) #1 Female Agent since 2002 @ Coldwell Banker Westburn Rlty President of AREAA Vancouver Canadian Ambassador of Coldwell Banker 2011 Co-host of AM1320 Radio Investment Show International Presiden ...

Traditionally sales in JanuaryTraditionally sales in January is always low.  Both Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley real estate sales shows 14% & 23% fewer transaction from January 2012.  In my opinion, this is not surprising.  The sales volume didn't drop till July last year after the government introduced the stricter lending rules for first time buyers.  The first 6 months in 2012 was stil ...

Tina Mak interviewing John Wong, Co-Founder of Asian Real Estate Association of America Click Asian Real Estate Association of America, Vancouver Chapter to view this 13 mins bilingual interview with John Wong, Co-Founder of Asian Real Estate Association of America in Vancouver explained the Areaa mission statement.  Areaa was formed in 1993 and currently has more than 13,000 members in US. ...

Happy New Year! another year gone byIn my personal opinion, higher priced markets account for smaller share of sales 2013.  Sales shift to more moderately priced homes.  Sellers not pressed to sell at a discount.  Average sales price will be lower due to the shift of the market price.  Buyer will not see the big discount on housing price that they are hoping for.   Rental market demands keep ...

REBGV Dec. 2012 Statistics Videocast 2012 Vancouver Housing Market review Less Sales, more listings, modest decline in home prices, longer time to sell, all this doom & gloom news actually gives buyers good indication where the stable markets are.  Even though Vancouver market has softened, it doesn't mean there are no sales...So, are you one of the smart buyers see the opportunity in tod ...

Buying commercial real estate 101Please click podcast listen to Cantonese interviewPurchasing commercial real estate is much different than purchasing a home.  1)  Before buying, make sure that you consult a tax adviser for assistance. A tax expert can advise you on how much the property costs and what amount of your real estate income will be taxable.  Consider any tax deductions you might g ...

REBGV Dec. 2012Please click here to read the full REBGV Statistic Dec. 2012  Tina Mak Personal Real Estate Corporation Your Vancouver Radio Realtor (The Bridge from East to West since 1992) #1 Female Agent since 2002 @ Coldwell Banker Westburn Rlty President of AREAA Vancouver Canadian Ambassador of Coldwell Banker 2011 Co-host of AM1320 Radio Investment Show International President ...

Vancouver real estate buyers waiting for a price collapse in 2013 could be in for a long waitMost people are followers and that's why the real estate market is the way it is.  People likes to act when they see the market is moving.  You know what, great deal wouldn't be around by then.  We create our own opportunity.  Just ask  yourself which developed country is politically steady? safe soci ...