Maximize Your Home Sale: 2026 Guide to Selling in South Surrey & White Rock Selling your home in the current South Surrey and White Rock market requires more than just a "For Sale" sign. With inventory levels sitting 54% above the 10-year seasonal average as of early 2026, the market has shifted firmly into Buyer's Market territory. To get top dollar today, you need a strategy that targets the right buyers and emphasizes your home’s unique value. As an... [read more]

June 5, 2025 – The Bank of Canada has announced that it will hold its key interest rate at 2.75%, signalling cautious optimism while monitoring inflation and economic stability. While the rate remains unchanged for now, real estate professionals and economists alike agree — this could be the turning point that brings renewed confidence to buyers and sellers across the Fraser Valley and South Surrey markets. What Happened: Key Takeaways from the Rate Decision Overnight... [read more]

April 2025 Fraser Valley Market Update: More Listings, More Choices for Buyers Published by Omeed Ghafori | REALTOR® | www.OmeedGhafori.com As we step into the heart of the spring market, Fraser Valley home buyers are finally seeing the kind of selection they’ve been waiting for. With over 10,000 active listings across the region, including key markets like South Surrey, Cloverdale, and East Abbotsford, buyers now have more choice, time, and room for negotiation than... [read more]

What the Bank of Canada’s April 2025 Rate Hold Means for BC Real Estate By Omeed Ghafori – Award-Winning REALTOR® | South Surrey & White Rock On April 16, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced it will maintain its key policy interest rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. While this may sound like just another economic update, for homeowners, buyers, and investors in South Surrey, White Rock, and across British Columbia, this decision... [read more]

Why Your BC Assessment Value & Market Value Are Different — And Why a Professional Market Evaluation Matters By Omeed Ghafori | South Surrey & White Rock Realtor – Century 21 Coastal Realty What’s the Difference Between BC Assessment & Market Value? If you're a homeowner in South Surrey, White Rock, or anywhere in BC, you've probably received your BC Assessment notice and wondered: "Is this what my home is really worth?" The short... [read more]