Michael & Janet Tanlimco - Westwind - Dec 2017

RE/MAX Westcoast #110-6086 Russ Baker Way Richmond, BC V7B 1B4

December 2017

Each office independently owned and operated.

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WESTWIND

Real Estate Market Report

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New Year May every day of the New Year sparkle with happiness and prosperity for you and yours!

Jonathan and Angela-Marie, We look forward to another year as your Westwind real estate experts.

Call us at 604-571-0909 for assistance with any of your real estate needs!

Prepared Especially for Jonathan and Angela-Marie Williams

A FEW KIND WORDS

MICHAEL & JANET TANLIMCO The Right Agents For Today's Market RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award RE/MAX Platinum Club Team Award

"Thank you so much to both of you. Thanks for the hard work and patience in selling our home.

Also, it’s a blessing for us to get our new home. We can relax now. We are very lucky to have you both as our Realtor."

— R. Punzal A.M. Cochico

604-571-0909 MichaelTanlimco@hotmail.com www.MichaelTanlimco.com

WE HELP SUPPORT!

"Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did in marketing and selling our home so quickly.

You both are awesome!"

— R. & M. Wilson

A portion of every transaction goes to the Children's Miracle Network

WESTWIND

Real Estate Market Report

Jonathan and Angela-Marie, To receive a personalized market analysis and learn about how we can help your Westwind home stand out to the most qualified buyers this holiday season, call us today at 604-571-0909.

Westwind Homes Recently Listed (out of 14 currently listed) Status Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active

Beds 3 5 3 3 4 3 4 4 6 4 5 5

Total Baths 3 4 3 2 3 2 3 3 6 3 7 6

Approx. Sq. Ft.* 1,900 2,800 2,100 1,800 2,400 1,300 1,700 2,500 3,800 3,300 3,700 3,400

List Price $1,399,000 $1,638,000 $1,698,000 $1,798,000 $1,798,000 $1,828,000 $1,828,888 $1,898,000 $1,980,000 $2,388,000 $2,788,000 $3,480,000

List Month August September November October August October August October November November November September

Westwind Homes Recently Sold Status Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold Sold

Street Name Hummingbird Drive Pintail Drive Flamingo Court Kingfisher Drive Trumpeter Drive Railway Avenue Kingfisher Drive

Beds 2 3 3 3 4 6 4

Total Baths 2 3 3 3 3 5 3

Approx. Sq. Ft.* 2,000 2,000 1,600 1,800 2,600 2,800 2,600

Sold Date 11/09/17 11/01/17 10/17/17 09/19/17 09/06/17 08/26/17 08/13/17

SP/LP Ratio 95% 94% 94% 96% 99% 90% 99%

DOM 10 37 14 6 16 12 6

*Rounded up to the nearest hundred.

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THE REAL EFFECT OF THE NEW MORTGAGE STRESS TEST On January 1st, 2018, the revised Guideline B-20 – Residential Mortgage Underwriting Practices and Procedures will go into effect. These new guidelines created by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, or OSFI, strengthen the federal regulations for residential mortgage underwriting.

What does this mean?

Everyone will be subject to a ‘stress test’ if they wish to have an uninsured residential mortgage loan.

Who typically has an uninsured mortgage loan?

Anyone who is putting down more than 20% on the purchase value of their home will generally get an uninsured loan. Anyone who puts down less than 20% is required by law to purchase insurance from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in order to secure a mortgage from a lender.

What is the goal of this new Rule?

It’s to ensure borrowers can afford their loans even if interest rates are two percentage points higher than the contractual mortgage rate being offered.

What is the Impact on Buyers?

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This could reduce the amount of an uninsured mortgage loan that a borrower could qualify to receive.

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Mortgage rates are varied, offering different types (i.e. variable and fixed), timelines (1 - 5 years), and rates (currently 2.05% - 7.10%).

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The probable result will be a shift in the type of mortgage chosen by home buyers to qualify for their desired loan amount.

What is the Impact on Sellers?

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In general, there is still a greater demand than supply for real estate in Canada.

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Sellers should realize the importance of pricing their home to stay in-line with market forces.

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The effect on overall prices for the average home may not be anything more than a slow down in the rate of appreciation.

Jonathan and Angela-Marie, Call us today at 604-571-0909 to learn more about these changes and how we can help you still achieve exceptional results if you’ve considered selling your home.

Information Sourced From: OSFI: http://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/Eng/osfi-bsif/med/Pages/B20_dft_nr.aspx and CMHC: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/hoficlincl/moloin/rean/rean_061.cfm