Terry Ruppel Real Estate

🔧 DIY lovers, this one's for you — 15 home projects set to be HUGE in 2026!

From biodiversity-friendly gardens 🌸 to cozy reading nooks 📖 and spa-worthy bathrooms 🛁, this year's trends are all about comfort, warmth, and making your space feel like a true retreat — without breaking the bank.

Read the full article at the link below.

Curious about how updates like these could impact your home's market value? 💬 Let's chat!

15 DIY Home Projects That Will Be Big In 2026 - House Digest Some of the DIY home projects that we expect to be big in 2026 include spa-like bathrooms, darker wood stains for furniture, and eco-friendly gardening.

Keeping an eye on Maple Ridge real estate this fall? 🏡🍂 My September newsletter is the place to start.

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September newsletter Welcome to my newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate news and stats for your area. If you would like more information about market conditions in your community, or have any other real estate related questions, please contact me. I would be happy to meet with you to see how I can help....

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! ☀️

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

Whether it's a buyer's market or a seller's market, understanding the conditions you're operating in is the key to making smart decisions. 📊 Timing, pricing, and strategy all look different depending on where the market stands.

Curious about what the current landscape means for your plans? Reach out — let's talk it through.

Maple Ridge real estate in August — all the highlights are in my newsletter! 📬✨

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August newsletter Welcome to my newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate news and stats for your area. If you would like more information about market conditions in your community, or have any other real estate related questions, please contact me. I would be happy to meet with you to see how I can help....

Your garden could be doing more work for your home value than you think. 🌿

Now that spring is here it's the perfect time to think about what's happening outside your home. According to real estate and garden experts, even simple upgrades like laying mulch or adding solar-powered lighting can make a meaningful difference to curb appeal and resale value. 🏡🌳 One standout tip: a single statement tree can transform an otherwise blank yard — and it doesn't add much maintenance burden either.

A helpful list of 8 expert-backed garden upgrades is linked below — it's worth a look before the season gets away from you. And if buying or selling is on the horizon this spring, reach out! 📞

8 Garden Features That Will Increase the Value of Your Home These garden ideas, including flowers, trees, pergolas, and more, will add value to your home, according to real estate experts and garden pros.

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

There's something exciting about being the first to live in a space — but there's also something irreplaceable about a home with character and a mature neighbourhood to match. 🏡 The new vs. resale debate is one worth having before starting a search.

Which camp are you in? Comment below! 💬

The starter home isn't dead — it just looks a lot different than it used to 🏡

A new build that cost $120,000 in 1997 is selling for $600,000 today 😳 and that shift has completely changed what getting into the market looks like for first-time buyers. The good news? Condos, townhouses, co-ownership, and markets outside the major city centres are all opening doors that didn't exist a generation ago.

Linked below is a great read for anyone thinking about their first purchase. When you're ready to talk through what's actually within reach for you, let's chat! 📞

Are starter homes a thing of the past? It used to be that almost everyone’s first home was considered a “starter home.” But between a lack of housing supply and economic challenges, is the concept even a thing in Canada anymore?