Raj Dhaliwal - Abbotsford BC real estate agent

Searching for real estate online? You are not alone, over 80% home-buyers start their search on the internet. Searching for homes on the internet can save your valuable time but it can also prove difficult if you are new to the internet. Here are some tips that can help make your search a bit eas...

The Brownstones is an exclusive community of 32 character homes in Abbotsford BC, inspired by historical English row houses. These luxury homes are created by Rick Voth, an award-winning street of dreams home builder. The Brownstones offer spacious rooms, 10 foot ceilings, wood floors, gourmet ki...

Canada's housing market had another record month in June as the average price jumped more than 10 per cent. Existing-home sales rose to a third straight monthly record in June as consumers took advantage of low mortgage rates. The average cost of a home was $335,180 last month, compared to $303,4...

Borrowing costs for Canadians are up and are likely to go even higher. The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate a quarter point Tuesday to a six-year high of 4.5 per cent. The central bank rate hike prompted banks and trust companies to raise their prime lending rates to 6.25 per cent from ...

The Bank of Canada may raise interest rates for the first time since May 2006. The central bank will lift the overnight rate by a quarter-point to 4.5 percent tomorrow, according to most experts. The Bank of Canada will announce the decision at 9 a.m. in Ottawa tomorrow. Canadian dollar touched a...

Real estate fraud is on the rise in Canada. Take steps to protect yourself.  • Rely on the experience of a trusted real estate expert who is licensed to work in your area. Choose someone who can provide trusted referrals and check on them!• Consult local public websites on real estate listings in...

Safeguard your personal information. Safeguard personal information When you do provide personal information find out how it will be used and if it will be shared with anyone. Keep personal information confidential when on the phone or Internet until you know who you are dealing with. Carry minim...

The Bank of Canada will make the interest rate announcement Tuesday morning before markets open. Economists forecast the target for the key overnight rate to rise to 4.5%, up from 4.25%. That will bump the prime lending rate of major banks to 6.25%. If you have a fixed rate mortgage you won't not...

Be aware of clients who are financing multiple homes, and switching between first and last names for different transactions. Look for a common thread. For example, do you recognize the same clients buying multiple homes in the same neighborhood?  Keep an eye out for the suspicious activity such a...

The last post was about how to identify former grow-op. In this post you can learn how to recognize a current grow house. There are a number of signs that a building may be used as a marijuana grow peration.• Buyer or tenant unloads unrecognizable equipment and very few household furnishings.• Bu...