Meet the REALTOR®: Ashley Woods
What’s your background? Hi, I am Ashley Woods. I was born and raised in Prince George B.C. and I am so proud to call this place home! After attending high school and college here, I became an Esthetician since I really enjoyed working with people and being the...
25-Year Certificate of Recognition
Our Managing Broker Rick Mayhew just received his “25-year Certificate of Recognition” for his services as a licensed Realtor®. We are extremely proud of Rick and thankful that he joined our team in January 2012. Rick began his career in real estate in July...
How to Become a Realtor®
Have you ever thought about becoming a Realtor®? Not sure where to start? We’ve broken down the whole process into five simple steps: Decide if a career in real estate is right for you A successful Realtor® is: A people person who is focused on building relationships...
Do Smokers’ Homes Sell for Less?
Smoking regularly can be expensive, but could it have other unexpected effects on your finances? A recent survey of Realtors® in British Columbia revealed that 76% of Realtors® believed prospective buyers were less likely to buy a smoker’s home, and over 50% of...
What to Expect from a Home Inspection
When you put an offer on a home, your Realtor® will advise you to include a home inspection in the subjects. This is an important step that helps you get to know the property better. The Process You can expect the inspector to investigate all the major aspects...
Healthy Home Checklist
It’s time for a spring clean! This is a good opportunity to assess the general health of your home to keep it, and you, in great condition. We’ve compiled a simple checklist to give you a place to start on your journey to a healthier home. Keep reading for a few...
Selling a home to a family member or friend
You may have a specific buyer in mind when you are ready to sell their property. Whether that buyer is a family member, friend or co-worker, there are a few things to think about before you go ahead with the sale. Realtor® Caitlin Radzanowski has a few suggestions...
Featured Neighbourhood: Cranbrook Hill
Cranbrook Hill, Prince George is a piece of the country in the city. Rising above the downtown core, a number of properties here have spectacular views. The picturesque trails and acreages are also popular with the local wildlife, and sightings are fairly common in...
Which Garden Features Add Value to Your Home?
What you do with your garden could not only affect the price you get for your home, but also how long it sits on the market. Landscape Ontario lists a number of reasons why gardens are a great investment, including the fact that landscaping builds equity for your...
Rent To Own Agreements: Who Benefits?
Whether you are a landlord or tenant, you’ve probably wondered about rent-to-own agreements at some point. If you live in Prince George, BC, Realtor® Keven Braet says rent to own properties are difficult to find for one simple reason: most landlords would never want...
Selling Recreational Property
Spring is here! Unless your recreational property is located on a ski resort, this is a great time to put your property on the market and have prospective buyers experience it at its best. Here are a few tips for selling a recreational property in Canada: ...
Spring Curb Appeal
Spring is a busy time in real estate. As winter comes to a close, many more sellers put their homes on the market and the nicer weather encourages more prospective buyers to start browsing. Spring also means more competition for sellers. The good news is, you...
Home Selling: Getting Attention
The key to selling your home quickly and at the right price is getting the attention of the right buyers. We talked to Realtor® Rick Mayhew about how you can get your property the attention it deserves. Price it right Pricing is very important if you...
How Does Your Neighbourhood Affect Your House Value?
The value of your house is not only shaped by the home itself. If you’ve ever looked into how your BC Property Assessment is calculated, you’ll know that the neighbourhood can also affect the market value of your home. When you hire a Realtor® to sell your home, they...
Featured Neighbourhood: Heritage
It might be known as the Heritage neighbourhood, but this popular residential area to the west of downtown Prince George has a range of older and newer developments for home buyers to explore. Affordable housing, great schools and the convenient location to downtown...
5 Features for a Perfect In-Law Suite
If you are buying a home with an in-law suite or renovating a space for family members to move into, here are a few features that are worth considering as you plan. 1) Space Your family members will spend a lot of time in their in-law suite, so although...
Is There a PG Housing Bubble?
Realtor® Barbara Robin has been working in real estate for 33 years. She loves her job, and she loves helping people find their future homes. With all her experience, she’s also learned a thing or two about market trends. There has been a lot of talk recently about a...
Buying Before Selling
It’s a nightmare scenario for most homeowners: buying a home and then being unable to sell your old one. Realtor® Chris Lodge says buying before selling “can cause a lot of financial stress and can be a risky business unless you have a serious income.” The good news...
How Can Young People Afford a Home?
With house prices everywhere rising, many young people in big urban centres are renting or living with their parents until they can afford a down payment. There is some good news for young people living in Prince George, BC. With jobs available and much lower housing...
Featured Neighbourhood: Downtown Prince George
Downtown Prince George is in many ways the heart of the city. Independent shops and restaurants are popping up and thriving next to established hotel chains, financial institutions and one of the province’s most pioneering new buildings; the Wood Innovation and Design...
Living in a Winter City
Prince George, BC is the host city of the 2015 Canada Winter Games. We are a winter city, and if you’re considering a move here, there are tons of things to enjoy during the coldest of our four seasons. Winter Sports The best thing about living in a winter city...
Something to Disclose
Are you selling a home with a few skeletons in the closet? Has the basement flooded? Was there an “incident” in the kitchen that resulted in fire damage? Was a new electrical system installed without the proper permits and inspections? It doesn’t matter if...
Foreclosures: A Good Deal?
Most people who are looking at foreclosures are hoping for a bargain. Foreclosures can be a great way to find a deal on a home, but not the only way, as Realtor® Cam McLeod explains. Fixer-Uppers Foreclosure properties aren’t for everyone. Cam says, “A lot of...
Why Northern BC is a Great Place to Invest
Northern BC is much talked about in relation to its strong resource sector. The opportunities themselves are varied, from mining, LNG, hydro and wind energy projects to light industrial developments. There are so many projects happening across the north that Northern...
Home Buying Advice for Young Families
Whether you’re buying a first home or moving to a new home, adding kids to the equation can make things a little more complicated. Realtor® Rebecca Worthington helps families buy and sell homes in the Prince George area. She has a few tips for young families who are...
Featured Neighbourhood: The Hart
A scenic drive up the hill north of downtown Prince George leads to the Hart neighbourhood. The Hart is named after former BC premier John Hart, who championed the construction of Highway 97 into northern BC, connecting Prince George to Dawson Creek. This...
Pets and Selling
Unless you are the owner of Grumpy Cat or some other internet pet sensation, it’s better not to draw attention to your pets when you sell your home. Your pets may be your best friends, but for potential buyers they can mean: Damage to the home (think chewed carpets...
When is the Best Time to Downsize?
Should you be looking for something smaller when the kids leave home or when you retire? Are you anxious to cash in on your home’s value in case the market takes a downturn? Many people make the decision to downsize simply because it feels like the “right”...
What Do Home Buyers Want?
Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s a good idea to have an understanding of what the real estate trends are. Many buyers will have specialized needs depending on their stage in life, but there are a few home features that are popular across the board: 1)...
How To Find Commercial Real Estate in Prince George
Looking to invest in commercial real estate, but not sure where to start? The City of Prince George has a range of commercial investment opportunities, from apartment buildings to retail and industrial developments. Due to the affordability of real estate in...