January 2026

Uncertainty has a way of turning the volume up on everything.

The headlines get louder. Well-meaning advice comes from every direction. And suddenly, making a decision feels heavier than it needs to be.

After many years in real estate (and in life;) I've learned a couple of things:
The people who make the best decisions aren’t the ones who know the mo...

If you’ve been following real estate headlines lately, you’d be forgiven for feeling confused, overwhelmed, or tempted to tune it all out entirely.

One day the market is “poised for a comeback.”
The next, it’s “on the brink.”
Interest rates are up, then down, then “expected to change.”
Predictions fly. Accuracy is… less consistent.

Every January, homeowners across British Columbia receive their BC Assessment notice. And almost without fail, the same question follows:

“Is this what my home is actually worth?”

Short answer: usually not.
Long answer: let’s unpack it...

What BC Assessment Is Actually For

BC Assessment determines property values for taxation purposes, not for pricing y...