Taylor McPherson
33070 Fifth Avenue V2V 1V5 Mission, BC, Canada

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JANUARY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 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. Here’s a little breakdown: ... - January sales were up 76% from the same month a year before. - There were 18% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,106,500. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

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Recreational properties in Canada rose in value by 11.5% year-over-year through the first three quarters of 2020.

JUST LISTED! $1,775,000 33020 Richards Avenue, Mission, BC 2.67 acres on the lofty Richards Ave! As you walk into the foyer of this basement entry style home there is a large den, laundry, access to the garage & unfinished portion of the basement which would be great for a suite or rec-room. Upstairs there's a formal dining & living area with gas fireplace & vaulted ceilings. Family room with gas fireplace is connected to the kitchen that has a large island w/range, B/I oven, and eating nook plus 23'x11' covered deck, perfect for outdoor living! 2 beds + mstr on main with ensuite & add. full bath. Outside is a mechanics dream, the 2 bay 31'x43' has a 200amp service, natural gas heating, 12'6" doors and mezzanine for storage.

JUST LISTED! $299,000 20748 Edelweiss Drive, Agassiz, BC VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS!!! Tucked away at the top of Edelweiss Drive is this gem of a lot that has already been cleared with building plans and a geotechnical report ready, there's a lot of added value here. And did I mention the view?! Looking over & down the valley, at the ski resort and up at Mt.Keenan will have you feeling like the king (or queen) of your castle! As Sasquatch Mountain continues with their expansion plans you can still get in while the prices are reasonable. Just a short 1.5 hour drive from almost anywhere in the Fraser Valley/Vancouver area, let Hemlock Valley steal your heart!

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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!

JUST LISTED! $221,050 20498 Edelweiss Drive, Agassiz, BC Over an 8,000 sqft building lot at Hemlock Valley (Sasquatch Mountain Resort). Zoned for a maximum of a duplex or build a single family home. Water, sewer and electricity are at the lot line, internet is also available making Hemlock a great choice for those who can work remotely! Only a 2 hour drive from Vancouver, this little mountain has big plans, buy and hold or build your dream cabin!

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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!

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