text: 2018 Year End Real Estate Market Report From REMAX
  The drop in sales in key markets across British Columbia can be partially attributed to Canadians' increasing difficulty in getting an affordable mortgage in the region," says Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President, RE/MAX of Western Canada. "The situation created by the introduction of the mortgage stress test this year, as well as continually increasing interest rates, means more Canadians will be priced out of the market.
  Entire report findings here:
  Prices are increasing steadily every month. Mortgage interest rates are still historically low, making it still a great time to get into the real estate market!
  If you would like more information on how much your property has increased in value this year, call/text/email me anytime. I'm always around to help.