Phil Hooper Remax Real Estate
11925 80 Ave., V4C 1Y1 Delta, BC, Canada

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APRIL MARKET STATS ARE OUT! For the eighth consecutive month, Fraser Valley real estate saw record-breaking sales with April topping the previous monthly high set in 2016. The 2020/2021 pandemic seller’s market in the Fraser Valley has now surpassed the previous longest stretch of seven consecutive, record-breaking months, last set in 2015/2016. Here’s a little breakdown: ... - April sales were up 338% from the same month a year before. - There were .6% more homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,293,300. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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JUST LISTED! $580,000 33968 Old Yale Road, Abbotsford, BC Close to downtown Abbotsford this 3 level home awaits you! Level driveway to your attached garage. Four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen and eating area. This home is waiting for your decorating ideas. Make your call today! Measurements by Realtor!

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NOVEMBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT! For the fifth consecutive month, demand for real estate in the Fraser Valley showed no signs of waning. Overall property sales for the month of November again set a new Board record. Sales records were also broken in September and October; and since July, all activity including new listings, has continued to be inordinately high. Here’s a little breakdown: ... - November sales were up 54.7% from the same month a year before. - There were 13.2% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,061,500. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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JUST LISTED! $399,000 # 101 812 Milton Street, New Westminster, BC Great opportunity in Uptown New Westminster this freshly painted 2 bedroom condo is ready for you. You will enjoy the large outside patios with access from living room and master bedroom. The bathroom has been updated and features a walk-in bathtub/shower. On quiet side of the building. This home is ready for you. Make your call today!

OCTOBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT! Ongoing demand for Fraser Valley real estate saw overall sales reach the highest point for the month of October in the Board’s history. This is the fourth consecutive month of record-breaking or near-record activity for sales and new listings in the region. Here’s a little breakdown: ... - October sales were up 48.9% from the same month a year before. - There were 7.1% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,046,900. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

JUST LISTED! $1,699,900 16330 Lincoln Woods Court, Surrey, BC Welcome to your new home in Morgan Creek! Relax in the private, partially covered back yard. Main floor has a family room and for those quiet evenings entertaining generous private living and dining rooms to host your guests. No more stairs at the end of a long day as the master bedroom with generous walk-in closet is on the main floor. The children have their own flex room separating two bedrooms on the upper floor. Large recreation room in basement with separate entrance. Your new home is situated on a corner lot yet still provides privacy for the back yard. Hurry and you could be moved in before Christmas.

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AUGUST MARKET STATS ARE OUT! The Fraser Valley Real Estate Boards Multiple Listing Service (MLS) saw the second highest number of property sales and the highest number of new listings in August within the last two decades, when 2,298 sales were recorded in August 2005. Heres a little breakdown: ... - August sales were up 52.7% from the same month a year before. - There were 7.9% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,019,600. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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JULY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! The Fraser Valley Real Estate Boards Multiple Listing Service (MLS) saw the second-highest number of both property sales and new listings ever recorded in July. Heres a little breakdown: ... - July sales were up 44% from the same month a year before. - There were 12% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,008,000. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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JUST LISTED! $2,500,000 2866 169 Street, Surrey, BC You arrive to your new home by a long driveway to your secluded slice of heaven. This home is situated on an acre set far back from the street to allow you total privacy. Rest on your patio or deck to finish your day or start it enjoying coffee and relaxing. This home is built with quality in mind and has many features to enjoy. You can enjoy this family home for many years as the family grows. Generous kitchen opens to your eating area and family room, for those formal times there is a butler's pantry off the formal dining room. Large formal living room and exercise area. Upstairs you will find 5 bedrooms including a master suite with extra large walk in closet. This is truly a magnificent home ready for you and your family. Make your call today to arrange your personal tour.

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JUST LISTED! $274,900 # 207 20454 53 Avenue, Langley, BC Investors welcome! This updated and currently leased condo is waiting for a new investor. This 2 bedroom condo in downtown Langley close to seniors, schools, transportation, shopping it is all here. Virtual tour available, this is a solid investment! Room measurements and floor plan by BC Floor Plans. Make your call today!

JUNE MARKET STATS ARE OUT! The Fraser Valley real estate market saw a resurgence in activity in June as the industry and consumers continue to successfully adapt to doing business during a pandemic. Heres a little breakdown: ... - June sales were up 31.5% from the same month a year before. - There were 17.1% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $994,500. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

JUST LISTED! $964,900 8020 Modesto Drive, Delta, BC VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! Burns Bog, Alex Fraser Bridge, Fraser River, Gulf Islands. Imagine the beautiful sunsets from your own sunroom off the kitchen as well as the lights of the city at night. This 3 bedroom home has been tastefully updated with a new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, new flooring and paint through out. For those who love an old fashion wood fireplace there is one here (you could easily convert to gas if you choose to). Keep the cold out and the warmth in with the double pane windows. The lower floor has also been updated with access, large laundry room, newer 3 pce bath and larger recreation and games rooms. Off the large covered porch you can walk to your treed oasis with arbours, a cedar deck, water feature and a bonus wired and insulated cottage. Hurry, won't last.

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SOLD! # 4 15139 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC! Congrats to my clients who have just sold this beautiful White Rock home!

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MAY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! In May, Fraser Valley listings and property sales started to bounce back as REALTORS helped their clients adjust to the new, necessary safety measures required to buy and sell a home during the provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19. Heres a little breakdown: ... - May sales were down 46.9% from the same month a year before. - There were 24.1% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $990,400. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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APRIL MARKET STATS ARE OUT! As anticipated, real estate activity saw a steep decline last month in response to the pandemic lockdown, resulting in one of the slowest Aprils in Fraser Valley history. Heres a little breakdown: ... - April sales were down 50.3% from the same month a year before. - There were 23.8% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $993,400. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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PRICE REDUCTION! $279,900 # 207 20454 53 Avenue, Langley, BC Investors welcome! Come see this updated 2 bedroom condo in downtown Langley area, close to shopping, schools. This is an end unit with a large sundeck over looking the parking lot on the quiet side of the building. Rentals welcome and move-in ready! Hurry and make your call today. 2 secured parking spots. Measurements from BC Floor Plans.

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MARCH MARKET STATS ARE OUT! The most up to date Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) indicates COVID-19 has put the market on pause, as REALTORS and the public adhere to health authority rules and government guidelines on the pandemic. Heres a little breakdown: ... - March sales were up 18% from the same month a year before. - There were 13.2% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $988,500. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

JUST LISTED! $789,900 # 4 15139 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC Looking for an Ocean View? Desire a cozy, bright condo in a sought after building? This home is ready for a new owner who will care for it just like the current owner has. You will love your updated kitchen and bathrooms, this open floor plan just feels so much larger than it is. Newer paint, appliances and flooring makes this home "Move-in Ready" If you lived here you could walk to restaurants, the White Rock Theatre, shopping, this is not just a home this is a life style. Make your call today and get the life style change you deserve! Room measurements by BC Floor Plans.

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PRICE REDUCTION! $289,900 # 207 20454 53 Avenue, Langley, BC Investors welcome! Come see this updated 2 bedroom condo in downtown Langley area, close to shopping, schools. This is an end unit with a large sundeck over looking the parking lot on the quiet side of the building. Rentals welcome and move-in ready! Hurry and make your call today. 2 secured parking spots. Measurements from BC Floor Plans.

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FEBRUARY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! In February, property sales in the Fraser Valley finished slightly above the 10-year average for the month, while new listings came in 3 per cent below, keeping overall inventory at historically below-average levels. Heres a little breakdown: ... - February sales were up 37.7% from the same month a year before. - There were 10.4% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $971,300. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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JUST LISTED! $299,900 # 207 20454 53 Street, Langley, BC Investors welcome! Come see this updated 2 bedroom condo in downtown Langley area, close to shopping, schools. This is an end unit with a large sundeck over looking the parking lot on the quiet side of the building. Rentals welcome and move-in ready! Hurry and make your call today. Measurements from BC Floor Plans.