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Home Office Design Trends

Are you planning to add a home office to your home? Or

Your home office needs a refresh?

Whether your home office design will be located in a small bedroom, or just the corner of a room, there are a few essentials you will want to consider when creating a productive workspace at home.

Take note of these design trends:

✨ Soothing colors - soft shades of blue and green are popular in home offices. Warm, comforting hues often boost creativity and productivity and promote serenity and wellness.

✨ Creative use of space - closets, alcoves, dining rooms, and space under stairways are all being transformed into functional home office spaces.

✨ Natural decor - bringing the outdoors inside is in, with woven wall coverings, natural fibers, and a focus on warmth and tranquility. Think wood, rattan, wool, and leather.

✨ Fresh air- pair those natural elements with sheer or no window treatments to bring the outdoors in. If you're lucky enough to have indoor/outdoor space, consider working in your sunroom, screened-in porch, or even outdoors on nice days for an instant mood (and productivity) boost!

✨ Smart tech - add high-speed wireless, wifi boosters, and even extra outlets. Adjustable lighting to help mitigate the effects of extra screen time and wireless sound systems are also trending. Are you working from home? Comment below about your home office space!

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Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*, Top 10% of realtors in Greater Vancouver

British Columbia's Top real estate agent, Anna Litvak Joseph PREC,
BC Prime Real Estate Group


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MARKET STATISTICS- JANUARY 2023

Home sales below long-term averages as listings remain steady in January.

Last month’s sales were 42.9 per cent below the 10-year January sales average.

“Due to seasonality, market activity is quieter in January. With mortgage rates having risen so rapidly over the last year, we anticipated sales this month would be among the lowest in recent history,” said Andrew Lis, REBGV’s director, economics and data analytics. “Looking forward, however, the Bank of Canada has said that it will pause further rate increases as long as the incoming economic data continues to support this policy stance. This should provide more certainty for home buyers and sellers in the market.”

Interventions by the federal and provincial governments were a major story in 2022.  

Many of these were set to begin January 1, like the provincial cooling off period and the federal foreign buyer ban. Others will happen later this year.  

The peak for prices in our market occurred last spring. Over the coming months, year-over-year data comparisons will show larger price declines than we’ve been reporting up to now,” said Lis. “It’s important to understand that year-over-year calculations are backward-looking. These price declines already happened, and what we are seeing today is that prices may have found a footing, even if it’s an awkward one sandwiched between low inventory and higher borrowing costs.”

Here's a summary of the January 2023 housing market statistics:

Fraser Valley

Greater Vanvcouver

Metro Vancouver

Interested to discuss the current market situation, have some questions?

Wondering if its a good time to sell and buy? Looking for investment opportunity in a real estate market and want to hear pros and cons, lets dicsuss all the avilable options. 

Please contact us today at 604-442-9422

Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*, Top 10% of realtors in Greater Vancouver

British Columbia's Top real estate agent, Anna Litvak Joseph PREC,
BC Prime Real Estate Group

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DECEMBER 2022 MARKET STATISTICS

Real estate market has seen records in sales and average price during 2022. The housing market experienced a year of caution in 2022 due to rising borrowing costs fueled by the Bank of Canada’s ongoing battle with inflation.

Last year’s sales total was 13.4 per cent below the 10-year sales average.

"The headline story in our market in 2022 was all about inflation and the Bank of Canada’s efforts to bring inflation back to target by rapidly raising the policy rate. This is a story we expect to continue to make headlines into 2023, as inflationary pressures remain persistent across Canada,"

Andrew Lis, REBGV Director, economics and data analytics


The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 7,384, a 41 per cent increase compared to December 2021 (5,236) and a 19.6 per cent decrease compared to November 2022 (9,179).


Here's a summary of the November 2022 housing market statistics:

Fraser Valley

Greater Vanvcouver

Metro Vancouver

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Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*, Top 10% of realtors in Greater Vancouver

British Columbia's Top real estate agent, Anna Litvak Joseph PREC,
BC Prime Real Estate Group

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November 2022 Market Statistics

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell real estate, knowledge is the key. Market analysis and statistics, will help identify the best opportunities that are available to you when you make your move.

Last month’s sales were 36.9 percent below the 10-year November sales average according the data from Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. 

"With the most recent core inflation metrics showing a stubborn reluctance to respond significantly to the furious pace of rate increases, the Bank of Canada may choose to act more forcefully to bring inflation back toward target levels. While it’s always difficult to predict what the bank will do with certainty, this persistent inflationary backdrop sets up the December 7 rate announcement to be yet another increase, making holiday-season home purchases something people may end up foregoing this year."

Andrew Lis, REBGV Director, economics and data analytics

The total number of homes currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 9,179, a 28.5 per cent increase compared to November 2021 (7,144) and a 6.8 per cent decrease compared to October 2022 (9,852).

Here's a summary of the November 2022 housing market statistics:

Fraser Valley

Greater Vanvcouver

Metro Vancouver

Interested to discuss the current market situation, have some questions?

Please contact us today at 604-442-9422


Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*, Top 10% of realtors in Greater Vancouver

British Columbia's Top real estate agent, Anna Litvak Joseph PREC,
BC Prime Real Estate Group


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October 2022 Market Statistics

Real estate market is a hot topic in news, especially with rising interest rates that are impacting BC’s housing market. In Vancouver, it has had an impact, no question. Home sale activity across the Metro Vancouver housing market continued to trend well below historical averages in October.

The total number of homes for sale dropped. Inventory is down comparing the average of the last 4 years

The slow-down tendency in sales creates a more balanced market and starts to favor buyers, after a long period of being in favor of sellers.

Here's a summary of the October 2022 housing market statistics:
Fraser Valley

Greater Vanvcouver

Metro Vancouver

Interested to discuss the current market situation, have some questions? Please contact us today at
604-442-9422

Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*, Top 10% of realtors in Greater Vancouver

British Columbia's Top real estate agent, Anna Litvak Joseph PREC,
BC Prime Real Estate Group

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Top Agent Magazine featuring Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*

I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have been selected to be featured by Top Agent Magazine. I am so honored to have my work recognized, and it means so much to me & my business.

"Top Agent Magazine’s top real estate agents in Canada have earned the reputation for being the best real estate agents in the nation. Canada’s top real estate agents and brokers come from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon. Top Agent Magazine has featured top real estate agents from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.  Hailing from Alberta, Toronto, British Columbia, Calgary, and all cities and towns in between, Canada’s top real estate agents specialize in helping first-time home buyers, commercial real estate, relocation, investment properties, home sales, and much more in Canada."

I am thankful to be recognized by Top Agent Magazine for innovation, unwavering commitment to working with home buyers in Greater Vancouver, dedication to helping homeowners to sell their homes for top prices, and expertise in sales, investments, second homes, and/or vacation homes.

Click the link below to read the full article:

https://topagentmagazine.com/top-real-estate-agents-in-canada/

Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*, Top 10% of realtors in Greater Vancouver

British Columbia's Top real estate agent, Anna Litvak Joseph PREC,
BC Prime Real Estate Group

 
 
 
 
 
       
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4 Benefits of Home Inspections


Remember last year when the housing market was red hot and bidding wars were all over the place? Many buyers were desperate to get their offer accepted on the home of their dreams, and they were willing to do whatever it took to get the sellers to notice them: even waiving the home inspection.

To all the home buyers out there, we’re not doing that anymore. Home inspections are one of the most important parts of the real estate process because they can save you from making a bad decision that can impact the rest of your life. On top of simply being a smart choice, a home inspection will bring you several benefits like these.

1. A home inspection can eliminate any surprises that may cause the home to fall out of escrow. If you find a serious problem with the property during the inspection, you’ll know ahead of the appraisal and will be able to work with the seller to come to a favorable outcome.

2. A home inspection gives you the upper hand in negotiations. Again, if your home inspector alerts you to some problems with the property, you’ll be able to negotiate with the seller better. Your agent will guide you through this entire process and provide the advice you need to negotiate well.

3. A home inspection gives you an out. Let’s say the worst happens and your inspector finds some huge problem with the property that makes it a bad deal for you. With an inspection contingency in your purchase agreement, you’ll be able to get out of the deal rather than being stuck in a bad house.

4. A home inspection helps you understand your investment and how to maintain it. You should always take the opportunity to attend the home inspection, because you’ll learn so much about the house from the inspector. They’ll show you things you never even knew to ask about, and as a result, you’ll be able to better take care of one of your biggest investments.

Getting a home inspection has virtually no downsides—but comes with so many benefits. I highly recommend that buyers take full advantage of the opportunity to conduct an inspection. If you’re looking for some good inspectors in our area, just reply to this email and I’ll send you my recommendations.

We will make sure you work with the best inspectors on the market. We have a list of go-to inspectors, including mold, asbestos, air quality, and many other qualifications aside from a regular inspection to make sure you are getting the best knowledge and advise on your purchase.


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RUSSIAN SPEAKING SEMINAR

Welcome to the first Seminar out of many series presented by BC PRIME REAL ETSTAE GROUP.

Seminar Speakers, Top 10% Vancouver Realtors Alyssa Bilous, and Anna Litvak Joseph, along with RBC mortgage specialist Inna Rusak.

Seminar topics:

First time home buyers in BC by Alyssa Bilous PREC*
  • Rental VS ownership
  • Risks involved in purchasing
Financing process by Inna Rusak
  • Preparation for the mortgage approval
  • Risks and how to avoid them
Real estate market update by Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*
  • Market Update
  • Market Analysis
  • Open Q & A

JOIN US FOR INFORMATIVE EVENING!

REGISTER HERE:

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FIRST 10 TO REGISTER WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN $50 COFFEE SHOP GIFT CARD

Drinks and Snacks on us

Save the date

NOVEMBER 18 AT 6:30PM

2099 Lougheed Hwy. A123, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1A8

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Meet Alyssa Bilous
Welcome to The BC Prime Real Estate Group !
Everyone meet Alyssa Bilous PREC*, our newest sales associate !
 
With years of experience as a Real Estate Specialist in Greater Vancouver, Alyssa had always put her clients at top priority. 
Alyssa has a reputable presence in the Greater Vancouver Russian community and is well recognized for her vast network of contacts, marketing experience, and her specialty in the pre-sales market. Her contagious enthusiasm and energetic work ethic are evident to all from the moment you meet her.
 
Alyssa is joining our team as a pre-sale specialist & sales associate. She brings many  well established relationships with sales centres, and will be providing VIP Experience and early access to numerous new developments to all our clients.
 
Alyssa’s proven sales record had brought her to being among Top 10% Realtors in Greater Vancouver in 2021. I am very happy and proud to be in business with Alyssa, she is also an excellent addition to our dedicated agents in the resale market, as her passion expands to working with first time homes buyers, investors, and sellers. 
Alyssa is looking forward to help you with all your real estate needs!
 
 
Connect with Alyssa today:
Direct: 604-700-7370 
 

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Staging Your Home with lighting

We understand that selling your home comes with a lot of overwhelming tasks, and home staging shouldn’t be one of them. We’re here to solve problems and offer you the best possible guidance and advice to get the results you want.

Staging can make a huge difference in how potential buyers view your home.
The smallest details can make a real impact when it comes to selling a home, we are here to highlight these details and create a seamless home. We provide essential elements of décor, to achieve a successful sale.

Staging to enhance a listing’s online presence!

Based on our data there is an automatic 6-8% increase in the value of the property when it is staged. Apart from the benefits staging will bring to your online presence, the overall value of your home, and viewing experience, it will also expedite the process of getting your home sold.

These are 4 ideas that will help you show off the best features of your home to buyers.

- Switch light fixtures to trendy edison bulbs or get daylight LED bulbs to give your space a fresh look.

- Update those dated fixtures to something modern and trendy to attract buyers and help your space feel updated.

- Layer lighting to add texture to your space. For example, add lamps to a room with an overhead light to highlight your home’s features.

- Switch your light-blocking curtains to sheers so you can bring in more natural light–buyers love seeing lots of light!

Contact us for a full seller guidelines and free consultation!




         

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Anna Litvak Joseph PREC*- Vancouver's top realtor in the 2022 Excellence in Real Estate magazine
What an honor to be featured among these fantastic realtors and individuals as part of the excellence in real estate for 2022! I remember when i just started, i was looking up to these successful realtors, i honestly can't believe i am part of the same catalog.
 
"The 2022 Edition of Excellence in Real Estate (a premium publication from Glacier Media) is a showcase of the most highly regarded real estate professionals across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Featured in this year's magazine are Michelle Yu, Steven Oei, Doris Gee & Phil Moore, David Richardson, Lori Fralic, Andrew Lasko, Michelle Raymond, Nicola Campbell, Denise Mai, Morning Yu, Anna Litvak Joseph, and Rebecca Permack.

These individuals and teams have exemplified the true definition of "Real Estate Excellence".

Scroll to Page 25 to find Anna Litvak Joseph from The BC Prime Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Elite Realty

 
Click on the link below for full article, published by Glacier Media, Excellence in Real Estate showcases Metro Vancouver's real estate leaders. 
Here is a copy of the publication under my name:
"" Im not just there for the paperwork,” says Anna Litvak Joseph of BC Prime Real Estate Group. Litvak’s natural progression into the real estate world came about five years ago and she’s never looked back. With a career in sales since age nineteen, a mineral makeup store chain, plus selling restaurant franchises, her experience and interest in real estate grew simultaneously.

“I always knew real estate was my thing; I was always interested in houses, structures, lands, creating passive income and wealth through real estate rentals,” she says. “When it came to self employment, it was clear that I wanted to continue working for myself.” “It comes very natural to me. My husband and I have moved thirteen times,” she laughs. “We have renovated, bought and sold, and gutted places. I have a lot of first-hand experience personally, going through many types of properties and transactions myself.”

Litvak’s client base are mainly families looking to upgrade to their dream homes, families who need to find the right fit to their growing families, and families who relocate. She offers a variety of destinations based on their desired lifestyle and budget plan, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, and the Tri-Cities. “Many of my clients are moving to B.C. because they are considering a job change or dreaming about better weather with less snow and cold.” Litvak has posted videos on YouTube to target folks looking at living in these areas, and a quick Google search has helped many find her. “Another big portion of my clients speak Russian or Hebrew, as do I.”

With a small team that includes husband Tal Joseph and colleague Svitlana Pelletier, Litvak feels they can minimize the hassle and upheaval of relocating to a new community. She also “moves a lot of people out of Vancouver into the suburbs,” especially with the market in its current state. If a growing family “love the mountains and nature then the Tri-Cities or Maple Ridge are ideal, or for people who like brand-new neighbourhoods and new schools, Willoughby in Langley or Burke Mountain in Coquitlam would be perfect.” Litvak believes it’s very important to consider “the community you are going to fall into, what ethnicities live there, and taking time to consider your wants or hopes. For some people, an hour commute to work is not a problem especially if they are used to it, from moving from another large city, for instance. In this case A nice house in the suburbs is perfect. For some a fifteen-minute commute is maximum and living by the freeway is a must so we would focus on specific areas.” When it comes to condos vs. houses, Litvak says “I am dealing a lot with buyers and sellers, focusing mostly on detached homes. Land is land, and a smart investment beyond just lifestyle.”

Litvak’s Love it or Leave it Guarantee means that if you change your mind within the first twelve months of moving in, because you fell in the wrong community than what you were hoping for, or the house or neighbourhood is not what you thought it would be, her team will sell it for free and help you move elsewhere. This helps alleviate the fear some buyers face of being stuck in the wrong place. “We dedicate a lot of time listening and understanding the clients needs and lifestyle, going through showings and analyzing the correct items of importance, we will make sure we find the best home that meets the budget or we sell it for free (on the listing agency portion side) for you. Our job is to make your life as stress free as possible.”

For Litvak, the care she provides her clients with “all starts with listening. I don’t just put people on an automated system. I put a lot more thought into their needs, what things will look like in five years, and in ten years. It’s not cheap to sell real estate. Clients pay commissions, pay property transfer tax, and need their investment to grow enough to cover all those expenses. I want to make sure the choice they are making is the best one for them on the lifestyle aspect and to be a smart money investment. I have never had a client buy something and regret it.” Helping families make calculated moves is Litvak’s passion. ""
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Penthouse Living Just listed in New Westminster
 
I have listed a new property at PH4 98 TENTH ST in New Westminster.
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