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We know that you want to sell your home and be confident you got the best price possible. You need to walk away from the sale of your home feeling like you've won. The problem is there are so many realtors in BC and having the wrong one can make your home selling experience feel overwhelming and stressful. You need an experienced realtor who you can trust with your biggest asset–your home. At the

Germyn Group, we’ve taken the unknowns out of selling your home by using a proven strategy that makes your house stand out, brings in qualified buyers quickly, and sells your home to its absolute fullest potential. In fact, we have helped hundreds of people just like you in Surrey, BC. Let us create a stress-free selling experience and get the results you are looking for.

06/06/2026

If you are thinking about where to spend retirement, let me make a case for White Rock.

I am biased. I know. But hear me out.

White Rock sits right on the ocean. You have the promenade, the pier, the beach, and some of the best walking paths in all of BC right outside your door. The kind of lifestyle that used to require a vacation.

The community itself is small enough that you actually get to know people. Local restaurants, local shops, familiar faces. It has that small town feel without being far from anything.

Surrey and the broader Fraser Valley are right next door. Vancouver is less than an hour away. The airport is close. So if family is scattered around, you are never truly far.

The climate is about as good as it gets in Canada. White Rock sits in one of the mildest pockets in the entire country. Less rain than Vancouver. More sunshine. Real summers.

And compared to West Vancouver or the west side of the city, the real estate still offers genuine value. Whether you are looking to downsize into something low maintenance or find a place with a view, there are real options here.

People do not stumble into retirement in White Rock. They choose it on purpose.

And once they arrive, they tend to stay.

Want the full breakdown on why White Rock is one of the best places to retire in BC?

Comment YOUTUBE below and I will send you the full video. 👇

Craving an authentic taste of Japan without the need for a pricy plane ticket? Look no further, because you can find it ...
06/05/2026

Craving an authentic taste of Japan without the need for a pricy plane ticket? Look no further, because you can find it right here in White Rock.

Kappa Sushi has been serving the community traditional Japanese dishes for nearly 40 years. Operating from a vintage cottage near the corner of George St and Russell Ave, you can step into a cultural culinary experience like no other. From mouth-watering agedashi tofu to buttery-soft sashimi, you can expect only the best from this local business.

This is a special weekend activity. Due to the owners' ages and staff shortages, they have reduced their hours for both dine-in and takeout to Fridays through Sundays, 4:30-7:30pm. Making a reservation is highly recommended. Be sure to grab a bite while they're open!

Remove your shoes, step onto the tatami mat, and enjoy.

This week on YouTube, we delve into two factors that might affect your home buying journey in South Surrey and White Roc...
06/03/2026

This week on YouTube, we delve into two factors that might affect your home buying journey in South Surrey and White Rock right now:

First up: Are South Surrey and White Rock Dog-Friendly?

We'll cover all the best areas to bring your pup, bylaws to be aware of, and the no-go zones. This is everything you need to know before moving to these communities with your furry friend.

After that, we discuss BC's new zoning laws.

Could a 20-story skyscraper pop up in your neighbourhood? You need to understand how these new BC Real Estate tiers affect your property value. Waiting on the "golden doorknock" from developers might leave your home in the shadows of new construction.

06/02/2026

Moving day has a reputation.

And honestly, it is not a good one.

Most people assume it is going to be chaotic, exhausting, and stressful. And for a lot of people it is. But it does not have to be.

The moves that go sideways almost always come down to the same things. Waiting too long to pack. Not labelling boxes. Trying to do too much without help. Booking movers last minute. Forgetting to update addresses until after the fact.

None of that is unavoidable. It just takes a little planning ahead of time.
The moves that go smoothly? They started weeks earlier. Boxes were packed room by room. The movers were booked early. The essentials were set aside in one bag that never went on the truck. The first night in the new place felt like a relief instead of a disaster.

Moving day is the finish line of what is usually a pretty long and emotional process. You made the decision. You went through the search. You negotiated the deal. You packed up your life.

That last day should feel like a celebration. Not a crisis.

A little preparation is the difference between the two.

Follow along for more real estate tips that actually make the process easier. From the first conversation to the day you hand over the keys. 👇

I had never seen this before. But apparently it is a thing.A condo building I visited last week on the border of Surrey ...
06/01/2026

I had never seen this before. But apparently it is a thing.

A condo building I visited last week on the border of Surrey and North Delta had their bylaws printed right on the front door of the building.
Not tucked away in a binder somewhere. Right on the glass. Bold and visible to everyone walking in.

We are talking a big "No Smoking Anywhere" sign. Plus a clear outline of the short term rental restrictions and rules around the use of strata lots.
The idea is pretty simple. If the rules are posted where everyone can see them, residents are reminded every time they walk in. And visitors, including anyone staying through a short term rental, get the message before they even step inside.

I actually think it is kind of clever. Strata bylaws are notoriously hard to enforce. Posting them publicly does not replace enforcement, but it removes the excuse of not knowing.

Whether it actually works is another question.

The government just unlocked up to $50,000 for first-time home buyers in BC. 🏠But there are 4 ways you can lose every do...
06/01/2026

The government just unlocked up to $50,000 for first-time home buyers in BC. 🏠

But there are 4 ways you can lose every dollar of it.

And most buyers have no idea any of them exist.

Here's what's happening.

Thanks to a major federal policy change, first-time buyers purchasing a brand new home under $1 million can now get the full 5% GST back.

On a million-dollar home, that's $50,000 staying in your pocket.

But the CRA is watching closely. And there are real traps buried in the fine print.
Things like signing an assignment where the original contract is too old. Or having a parent co-sign without setting up the title correctly. Or selling the home too quickly after you move in.

Any one of these can kill the rebate completely.

I made a full video breaking down the history of this policy, the exact eligibility rules, the magic date you need to know, and all 4 red flags in detail.

It also includes a calculator so you can see exactly how much you'd get back based on your purchase price.

Comment the word YouTube below and I'll send you the link. 👇

05/31/2026

This home seller mistake kills deals

And it costs sellers more than they realize.

Not being flexible with showings.

I get it. You still live in the home. You have a schedule. You have kids, pets, routines. Having strangers walk through your house is uncomfortable and inconvenient.

But here is the reality.

Buyers have options. If your home is hard to get into, they move on to the next one. It is that simple. They are not going to rearrange their schedule twice to try and see your place.

The buyers who are serious are often working around their own jobs, their own families, and their own timelines. They might only have a Tuesday evening or a Sunday morning. If you cannot accommodate that, you just lost a potential offer.

And it gets worse in a slower market.

When inventory is up and buyers have choices, any friction in the process becomes a reason to walk away. Restricted showing windows, 24 hour notice requirements, and limited availability all send a quiet message to buyers.

That message is that this is going to be complicated.

The homes that sell fastest are the ones that are easy to access. Lockbox on the door. Flexible hours. Minimal conditions. Make it easy for people to fall in love with your home.

The goal is to get as many qualified buyers through the door as possible. More showings means more chances for an offer. Fewer showings means fewer chances. The math is straightforward.

If you are thinking about selling and want to know the other mistakes that quietly kill home sales, I have the full list ready for you.

Everyone is talking about garden suites right now.And on the surface, it sounds simple.New rules. More units allowed. Mo...
05/31/2026

Everyone is talking about garden suites right now.

And on the surface, it sounds simple.

New rules. More units allowed. More opportunity.

So people assume they can just build one in the backyard.

But here’s the reality.

What’s allowed on paper is NOT the same as what actually works on your lot.

Every property is different.

Lot layout. Setbacks. Utilities. Covenants.

One small detail can completely shut the idea down.

I’ve seen people buy properties thinking they could add a garden suite…

Only to find out later it doesn’t work.

And by then, it’s too late.

If you’re even thinking about this, you need to understand the full picture first.

Comment “YouTube” and I’ll send you the full breakdown.

05/31/2026

Surrey just proposed something big. 🏛️

A 200,000 sq ft convention centre and hotel at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.
Right now there is literally nothing between Abbotsford and Downtown Vancouver that can host a major conference or trade show.
Not one facility. Not even close.

This proposal would change that completely.

It would anchor the growing Cloverdale Town Centre. Bring events, visitors, and economic activity directly into our community. And stop the constant drain of spending and attention to Vancouver.

Mayor Brenda Locke announced this during her State of the City address, and I think it deserves a real conversation.

Surrey is approaching one million people. It is the second largest city in BC. It is time it started building like it.

Is this the right move?

White Rock might be getting its second community garden.And the debate at city hall was actually pretty fascinating.Here...
05/30/2026

White Rock might be getting its second community garden.

And the debate at city hall was actually pretty fascinating.

Here's the story.

Councillor Christopher Trevelyan brought forward a motion to explore a small trial community garden at Hogg Park, the quiet pocket park just east of city hall near Buena Vista Ave.

White Rock currently has one community garden over at Centennial Park.

There's a waiting list for plots. Trevelyan's thinking? A second location on the east side of the city would give more residents, especially seniors in nearby condos, a place to garden within walking distance.

His proposed pilot: six raised beds, built by volunteers, for as little as $5,000.
City staff came back with a report suggesting a proper 14-plot garden would cost closer to $40,000.

Council couldn't fully agree on the number. But Trevelyan kept it simple. He said if no community group steps up to help build it, the whole thing doesn't move forward.

The vote passed. But it wasn't unanimous.

Mayor Megan Knight voted against it. She wants neighbourhood consultation first and raised concerns about attracting rodents. Two other councillors also voted no.

Councillor David Chesney voted in favour and pulled out a Field of Dreams reference to make his case. He pointed to how Rotary once built the Centennial Park garden in a single day with trucks of lumber and soil.

"If we build it, they will come."

Staff will now reach out to local Rotary Clubs and other volunteer organizations to see who might be willing to help make it happen.

This is a small project with a big community feel. And it's exactly the kind of thing that makes White Rock such a special place to live.

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