Sonja Jones, Re/max LifeStyles Realty

09/07/2026

Everybody loves a long weekend — but does it get spent catching up on chores and errands, or is it strictly a couch-and-coffee kind of day?

🏡 Some tackle the garage, others tackle nothing at all, and both are valid weekend goals. What's the go-to move: productivity or pure relaxation?

No matter how the extra day gets spent, hope it's a great one! ☀️

09/04/2026

AUGUST MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

Metro Vancouver’s housing market continued its downward trend to close out the summer, with sales and new listings both lower than last August. 🏡 While prices have softened across all market segments, buyers continue to have ample selection and more favourable conditions.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• Last month's sales were 4.6% fewer than a year before.
• There were 3% fewer homes listed than the previous year.
• The benchmark price for all home types was $1,081,900.

📲 Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!

For more information, visit: https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-stats-reports/monthly-market-report

09/01/2026

PRICE REDUCTION! $799,000
Mission

An exceptional opportunity to create your own private acreage estate on a rare 12+ acre parcel. Surrounded by mature trees and set in a peaceful natural environment, this property offers endless potential for the right vision. With outdoor recreation nearby and everyday conveniences just 15 minutes away, it’s a chance to secure land and location at outstanding value.

An exceptional opportunity to build your vision on pristine, untouched land. This rare 12+ acre parcel on Stave Lake Road is zoned RU36 and offers excellent potential for a private acreage estate. Never developed and surrounded by mature trees, the property provides a peaceful, natural setting with....

08/27/2026

Interest rates might feel like a dry topic — but they have a very real impact on how much home a budget can actually reach. 💡 Even a small rate shift can change monthly payments meaningfully.

If the goal is to buy this year, it's worth understanding how rates factor into the plan — reach out to talk it through.

08/22/2026

Summer's still here, so soak it up ☀️🌿 — but sneaking in a few fall prep tasks now means you get to enjoy the season instead of scrambling through it.

Think sealing drafty windows, cleaning out gutters, and checking your furnace before the rush hits.

What's the first thing on your fall home checklist? Drop it below! 🍂

08/19/2026

PRICE REDUCTION! $499,999
402-12148 224 Street, Maple Ridge

Welcome to PANORAMA, one of Maple Ridge’s most respected 55+ communities. This move-in ready home is set in a well-managed concrete building known for its quality construction and exceptional care. With spacious bedrooms, a versatile den, in-suite laundry, and ample storage, it offers comfortable everyday living in a walkable location close to shopping, restaurants, the library, and the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre.

Welcome to PANORAMA, one of Maple Ridge’s most respected 55+ communities. This move-in ready home is located in a well-managed concrete building renowned for its quality construction and exceptional care. Thoughtfully designed, it offers spacious bedrooms, a versatile den, in-suite laundry, and am...

08/12/2026

Detached, semi, townhouse, plex, bungalow, split-level... do you actually know the difference? 🤔

Each one comes with a completely different set of trade-offs. A 1,500 sq ft townhouse can actually feel smaller than a 1,500 sq ft condo 📐 and a plex could mean earning rental income while living under the same roof 🏘️💰

Get more info about all 9 house types at the article linked below, and when you're ready to figure out which one fits your needs 📱 get in touch!

Here are the main house types in Canada — read on to find out about their pros and cons before making up your mind.

08/11/2026

JULY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

Home sales in Metro Vancouver fell nearly 10% compared to July last year, with apartment sales leading the decline. New listings also decreased, while the benchmark price for all residential properties remains above $1 million. 🏡 Here’s a little breakdown:

• Last month's sales were 9.8% fewer than a year before.
• There were 11.5% fewer homes listed than the previous year.
• The benchmark price for all residential properties was $1,088,800.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions! 💬

For more information, visit: https://www.gvrealtors.ca/market-stats-reports/monthly-market-report

08/03/2026

The way a home is presented in those first moments — online and in person — has a huge impact on how quickly it sells and for how much. 🏡 Clean, decluttered, and well-lit spaces photograph better, show better, and sell better.

Thinking about listing soon? Let's talk about getting your home ready to shine.

07/29/2026

JUST LISTED! $499,900
308-11609 227 St, Maple Ridge
2 Bed

Welcome to Emerald Manor in the sought-after Fraserview Village, a comfortable and well-managed 55+ community. This spacious home offers an open-concept layout, a generous kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and counter space, and bright living and dining areas with a cozy gas fireplace. Enjoy the covered balcony for year-round outdoor living, plus the convenience of a guest suite and a location close to shopping, restaurants, transit, and highway access.

Welcome to Emerald Manor in the highly desirable Fraserview Village, where comfort, convenience, and community come together. This spacious 2-bedroom home features an open-concept layout with a generous kitchen offering abundant cabinetry, extensive counter space, and plenty of room to entertain. Th...