Fara Ghafari, 88 West Realty
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
Fara Ghafari is a licensed real estate agent as well as a REALTOR® in CREA and an expert in rental and for-sale properties at 88 West Realty.
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7 Tips for Improving Your Real Estate Sales
To improve real estate sales, diversify lead sources like FSBO, expired listings, and referrals. Make prospecting a daily habit using adaptable scripts and track follow-ups with a CRM. Optimize listing presentations by focusing on seller priorities and data. Use content marketing to build trust and stay top-of-mind with smart, personalized follow-ups. Invest in ongoing education […]
Understanding Negative Amortization on a Mortgage: Common Ways It’s Addressed
Negative amortization occurs when mortgage payments don’t cover the interest owed, causing the loan balance to increase. It can happen with certain variable-rate or interest-only mortgage structures, depending on the terms. In general, it may be addressed by adjusting payment amounts, changing the loan’s rate structure, refinancing, modifying loan terms, or speaking with a qualified […]
Despite falling prices B.C. needs more homes to boost affordability
House prices in British Columbia fell 9.1% from 2022 to 2025 but remain 35.7% higher than in 2019, posing affordability challenges. Homebuilding dropped 4.7% in 2025 due to restrictive land-use policies, zoning rules favoring single-family homes, lengthy municipal approvals, and high charges on new units. These factors limit housing supply and keep prices high. Easing […]
2026 Starts Slow: Housing Split Widens?
2026 housing plot twist: national prices dipped 2% in early 2026, vibes shifting. Condos slid hardest, inventory piling up, buyers totally fatigued. Single-family homes dipped too, just not as dramatically. Hidden signal: shrinking supply quietly fuels price momentum. CMHC flags affordability plus stable jobs as 2026 price drivers.