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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B.C. Home Construction Remains Strong Amid Market Shifts
Fewer single-detached homes have been registered in B.C. this year compared to the five-year average, with 2,517 registered versus an average of 4,146. Multi-unit building registrations also declined, with 19,994 registered compared to the five-year average of 22,347. Metro Vancouver accounts for 36.6% of single-detached home construction, while the Central Okanagan holds 6.2%. Various Okanagan […]
July Brings More Affordable Opportunities for BC Homebuyers
British Columbia's housing market saw a 6.7% year-over-year sales decline in July, with 6,561 units sold, 18.8% below the ten-year average. Average prices dropped 1.3% to $929,619. Interior regions like Okanagan and South Peace River experienced price and sales growth, while the Lower Mainland faced declines, including a 2.2% price drop in Greater Vancouver. Year-to-date […]
Living Room Trends out for 2026
All-beige luxury neutrals started feeling limiting. Keep neutral furniture if you love it, but colorful pillows and art can bring more life and interest. Hidden TVs lost favor as designers embraced practical layouts. In busy, open-plan homes, placing the TV above the fireplace can make everyday viewing easier. Cool gray industrial rooms and hard-lined fixtures […]
Canada First-Time Buyer Rules Differ
In Canada, previous ownership does not automatically decide first-time buyer status. Eligibility can hinge on ownership, occupancy, title interest, or a recent separation. Many federal programs look at whether you lived in a home you owned during the current year and previous four calendar years. Insured mortgage rules ask a different question: buyers may qualify […]