Sonja Jones, Re/max LifeStyles Realty

10/19/2026

A new month means a new newsletter from me! Find out what's happening in the Maple Ridge market this October.

Read the full edition at the link and subscribe so you're always up to date!

Welcome to my Newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate market news and statistics. If you would like more information about specific market conditions in your area, or when you have other real estate related questions, please contact me. I would be happy to answer all of your questions....

10/12/2026

Here’s to full tables, warm homes and the people who make them special. 🧡🦃
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating this weekend!

10/08/2026

SEPTEMBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

Metro Vancouver’s market was a little quieter this September compared to last year, with the biggest slowdown coming from the apartment segment. Detached and attached home sales were slightly higher, while prices continued to trend downward across all market segments.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• Sales were 8.4% lower year-over-year.
• There were 5,852 new listings, down 10.3% from last September.
• The composite benchmark price was $1,075,900.

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

For more info, head to https://www.gvrealtors.ca/.

09/30/2026

Reconciliation begins with truth, and truth begins with listening. 🧡

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, take time to explore the stories, cultures, and histories of the Indigenous communities whose land so many call home.

09/24/2026

AI is showing up in the home buying process whether you're ready for it or not 🤖

Nearly 40% of buyers are already using AI tools during their home search — to learn the basics, browse listings, and get quick answers on the fly. But experts are clear that AI still falls apart when things get specific 📉 which is where almost every real estate decision actually lives.

The article linked below is worth a read for anyone curious about how the industry is evolving 👇 When you're ready for personalized advice that actually knows your local market, let's chat!

Buyers are leaning into AI for housing market information, partly to deal with

09/17/2026

My September newsletter is officially here! 📩🍁 Click the link below to read and subscribe.

Welcome to my Newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate market news and statistics. If you would like more information about specific market conditions in your area, or when you have other real estate related questions, please contact me. I would be happy to answer all of your questions....

09/16/2026

JUST LISTED! $439,000
#401-33920 Best Avenue, Mission

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Den

Brand new top-floor home in VISTA at Westminster Plateau, offering a great opportunity in one of Mission’s most desirable master-planned communities. Enjoy the comfort of a 2-5-10 New Home Warranty, along with access to a well-rounded collection of amenities including an indoor kitchen and dining area, gym, sports lounge, and an outdoor lounge with BBQ area. Set in a peaceful mountainside neighbourhood, this home is close to schools, transit, and just a short drive to downtown Mission.

BRAND NEW TOP-FLOOR 1 BED + DEN at VISTA—one of the most affordable opportunities available! Located in Westminster Plateau, a beautiful master-planned community by Pacific Hill Developments, this 4-storey building features just 54 homes and includes the peace of mind of a 2-5-10 New Home Warranty...

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....