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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Expert Tips for Selling Your Home This Fall and Winter
Prep Early: Complete exterior maintenance—fix gutters, repaint, rake leaves, and brighten windows before cold weather limits improvements. Warm and Welcoming: Keep interiors cozy and decorated; personal touches help buyers imagine themselves living there. Avoid Neglect: Maintain curb appeal, keep utilities on in vacant homes, and price realistically to attract serious buyers. Smart Offer Choices: Don’t […]
BC home sales pick up pace in September as pent-up demand returns
British Columbia's housing market saw a 4.4% year-over-year increase in residential sales in September, with average prices rising slightly to $948,296. Total sales volume reached $5.5 billion, up 4.8%, though sales remain 21.4% below the ten-year average. Lower interest rates are boosting demand, but affordability challenges persist. Year-to-date sales and prices are down, yet momentum […]
How Bill 25 Is Transforming BC Housing Rules
Slide 1: Bill 25 aims to boost small-scale homes like triplexes, rowhouses, and townhomes across B.C. Slide 2: It’ll make zoning rules fairer, so more communities can build beyond single-family and duplex-only restrictions. Slide 3: The Province plans to cut red tape, fixing limits on parking, lot size, and building types blocking new homes. Slide […]
How to Get Mortgage Approval: Meaning, Tips and Process
Buying a home in Canada involves several steps to secure mortgage approval: initial discussion, application and document preparation, pre-approval, lender underwriting, conditional commitment processing, pre-closing, and closing. Key factors for approval include maintaining a good credit score, stable income, saving for a down payment, reducing debt, and knowing your budget. Mortgage pre-approval is beneficial. Continue […]