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2009 ended very well for real estate in Chilliwack. Our stats for December 2009 show an increase of 147% from the previous December. I will put some point form stats below for your perusal. If you have any questions about the Real Estate Market in Chilliwack, give me a call 604-795-1616.
December 2008
Total Residential Sales - 63
Total Non-Residential Sales - 4
Grand Total Sales - 67
December 2009
Total Residential Sales - 141
Total Non-Residential Sales - 25
Grand Total Sales - 166
Hottest Price Point in Chilliwack **$350,000-$400,000** with 22 sales in December 2009
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Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
President of the Chilliwack Board
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We had our elections at the Chilliwack Board a couple of days ago and I was elected President for 2010. I was 1st Vice President last year and learned a lot about what it takes to be President, so I feel ready to take on the challenge. The first few months are always the hardest with all the travelling engagments. We fly all over the country for meetings and this year we attend the National Association of Realtors in New Orleans.
One of the traditions of our Board is to have a President's dinner in which we show support for the incoming President and also thank the outgoing directors. However this year, I'm proud to report that the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board has decided that that money would be better spent on the people of Haiti. So instead of us stuffing our faces and drinking wine we will be sending $1350 to a Langley organization that prepares ready to eat food called Cibo. It's a peanut butter/cookie dough type food that has all the nutritional value needed for a child. Every little bit helps. If you haven't already donated to Haiti feel free to donate to Cibo for Children, their website is www.foodforfamine.org or some other popular choices have been the Canadian Red Cross www.redcross.ca or also Unicef at www.unicef.org
www.kylehislop.com
Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
We had our elections at the Chilliwack Board a couple of days ago and I was elected President for 2010. I was 1st Vice President last year and learned a lot about what it takes to be President, so I feel ready to take on the challenge. The first few months are always the hardest with all the travelling engagments. We fly all over the country for meetings and this year we attend the National Association of Realtors in New Orleans.
One of the traditions of our Board is to have a President's dinner in which we show support for the incoming President and also thank the outgoing directors. However this year, I'm proud to report that the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board has decided that that money would be better spent on the people of Haiti. So instead of us stuffing our faces and drinking wine we will be sending $1350 to a Langley organization that prepares ready to eat food called Cibo. It's a peanut butter/cookie dough type food that has all the nutritional value needed for a child. Every little bit helps. If you haven't already donated to Haiti feel free to donate to Cibo for Children, their website is www.foodforfamine.org or some other popular choices have been the Canadian Red Cross www.redcross.ca or also Unicef at www.unicef.org
www.kylehislop.com
Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Alex Burrows vs Stephan Auger
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Wow did you see that call last night during the Canucks game. Now just to set the record straight. I am, and will always be an Edmonton Oiler fan. (Even though they are loosing so bad my daughters grade 1 class could probably give them a challenge) The reason I say that I'm an Oiler fan is to show I have no bias to the following comment. The interference call made by Stephane Auger last night was the worst call I've ever seen in professional sports. This is also coming from the guy who witnessed the Tim Donaghy fiasco during the Phoenix Sun's game in the NBA. ( I think I blogged about that too)
Anyway, I'm not much of a Canuck fan but that call last night almost makes me want to quick watching sports all together. When referees start changing the couse of a game because of their poor decisions what's the point in watching.( The Canucks lost by the way because of that call) Apparently this Auger guy had a thing against Burrows, and even told him before the game started that he was going to "get him back" during the game. Either that or he owes money to some Mafia boss guy and needed the Preds to win.
I guess this is the way professional sports is going. There is so much money involved either gambling or ownership that you just can't trust whether the sport being played is a pure example of athletics or somehow tainted. It makes you ask the question with the Olympics coming to Vancouver this year. Do athlete's get paid to "throw" a game, or perform at a lower level. One would think that professional athletes couldn't be bought because they make so much money, but they can. So what's stopping the poor, struggling, work 40 hours a week at Home Depot and still try to train athlete from excepting a little bribe money. We've seen issues with figure skating judges.
At the end of the day the question remains, are sporting events legit? Are we watching the best of the best compete to their fullest? Or, are we simply watching another version of the WWE?
www.kylehislop.com
Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
Wow did you see that call last night during the Canucks game. Now just to set the record straight. I am, and will always be an Edmonton Oiler fan. (Even though they are loosing so bad my daughters grade 1 class could probably give them a challenge) The reason I say that I'm an Oiler fan is to show I have no bias to the following comment. The interference call made by Stephane Auger last night was the worst call I've ever seen in professional sports. This is also coming from the guy who witnessed the Tim Donaghy fiasco during the Phoenix Sun's game in the NBA. ( I think I blogged about that too)
Anyway, I'm not much of a Canuck fan but that call last night almost makes me want to quick watching sports all together. When referees start changing the couse of a game because of their poor decisions what's the point in watching.( The Canucks lost by the way because of that call) Apparently this Auger guy had a thing against Burrows, and even told him before the game started that he was going to "get him back" during the game. Either that or he owes money to some Mafia boss guy and needed the Preds to win.
I guess this is the way professional sports is going. There is so much money involved either gambling or ownership that you just can't trust whether the sport being played is a pure example of athletics or somehow tainted. It makes you ask the question with the Olympics coming to Vancouver this year. Do athlete's get paid to "throw" a game, or perform at a lower level. One would think that professional athletes couldn't be bought because they make so much money, but they can. So what's stopping the poor, struggling, work 40 hours a week at Home Depot and still try to train athlete from excepting a little bribe money. We've seen issues with figure skating judges.
At the end of the day the question remains, are sporting events legit? Are we watching the best of the best compete to their fullest? Or, are we simply watching another version of the WWE?
www.kylehislop.com
Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
Monday, January 11, 2010
All Realtors are not the same.
Before you list your home with a Real Estate agent how much time do you plan on investing in picking the right one? Will you call your friends and ask who they've used in the past? Will you interview a couple of different agents to see who offers what and why?
We are not all the same!
I'm not going to discredit other agents in this blog but I would like to explain some of the things that I do differently.
1: Video Tours. I was the first agent to bring complete walk-through tours to Chilliwack. Since then others have followed but I still believe that I do them the best. My video's take a lot of time to put together and hopefully in the end they hold the attention of possible buyers for the full 2 1/2 minutes.
2: Digitally Enhanced Photos. Every photo I take of your home is digitally enhanced to make it look as good as possible. Whether you have a million dollar home or a trailer I can and will make it look amazing.
3: High End Website. Take a look at different agent websites. I've been told by many people I have one of the best websites out there. I work hard at making my website look good so your home looks good.
4: Google Mapping. Making it easy for people interested in your home to find it and maybe do a quick drive-by before they waste your time with an un-necessary showing.
5: Web Advertising. I advertise all my listings on as many websites as I can, the list keeps on growing. Some highlighted ones would be Facebook, You Tube, Viddler, Craigslist, Flickr, Blogger, Wordpress etc. Over 80% of buyers will start their search for their home online...before even talking to an Agent. We want these people to see your home, fall in love with the video and pictures and come out for a showing.
6: RE/MAX Name. Being part of the largest company in town helps more then you know. Because the agents in this office sell more real estate than any other, they are ready with buyers to buy your home. RE/MAX agents have more experience, more clients, and a quality reputation.
These are just some of the different services that I provide, but I can't stress this last item enough. When you decide you are ready to sell your home, interview a few different agents to see what they can do for you. I love putting my business up against the next guy because I know the high end service I provide and the hard work I put in for each client.
Call me on my cell at 604-795-1616, through the office at 604-858-7179 or email me at kylehislop@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
We are not all the same!
I'm not going to discredit other agents in this blog but I would like to explain some of the things that I do differently.
1: Video Tours. I was the first agent to bring complete walk-through tours to Chilliwack. Since then others have followed but I still believe that I do them the best. My video's take a lot of time to put together and hopefully in the end they hold the attention of possible buyers for the full 2 1/2 minutes.
2: Digitally Enhanced Photos. Every photo I take of your home is digitally enhanced to make it look as good as possible. Whether you have a million dollar home or a trailer I can and will make it look amazing.
3: High End Website. Take a look at different agent websites. I've been told by many people I have one of the best websites out there. I work hard at making my website look good so your home looks good.
4: Google Mapping. Making it easy for people interested in your home to find it and maybe do a quick drive-by before they waste your time with an un-necessary showing.
5: Web Advertising. I advertise all my listings on as many websites as I can, the list keeps on growing. Some highlighted ones would be Facebook, You Tube, Viddler, Craigslist, Flickr, Blogger, Wordpress etc. Over 80% of buyers will start their search for their home online...before even talking to an Agent. We want these people to see your home, fall in love with the video and pictures and come out for a showing.
6: RE/MAX Name. Being part of the largest company in town helps more then you know. Because the agents in this office sell more real estate than any other, they are ready with buyers to buy your home. RE/MAX agents have more experience, more clients, and a quality reputation.
These are just some of the different services that I provide, but I can't stress this last item enough. When you decide you are ready to sell your home, interview a few different agents to see what they can do for you. I love putting my business up against the next guy because I know the high end service I provide and the hard work I put in for each client.
Call me on my cell at 604-795-1616, through the office at 604-858-7179 or email me at kylehislop@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New Townhouse for Sale in Chilliwack
Check out this townhouse for sale in Chilliwack. Over 1900 sqft - 3 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms - end unit - 2 car garage.
Pics, more info and price available at www.kylehislop.com Any question, call me 604-795-1616
Your Chilliwack Realtor,
Kyle Hislop
RE/MAX
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