Greater Vancouver Real Estate News

Real estate tips for buying, selling, owninginvesting, renovating and more! Plus stay up to date on the real estate market, new developmentsmortgages, and what's happening in Greater Vancouver.

April 22, 2018

The Kitsilano Saltwater Swimming Pool is a Vancouver Favorite!

Kitsilano Saltwater Swimming Pool in Vancouver BC Canada

The Kitsilano Swimming Pool is the only saltwater pool in Vancouver, BC. Located at Kitsilano Beach, it has sweeping views of the ocean, city and Stanley Park plus it's just a stroll to restaurants, coffee shops and boutique shops. The pool is popular among the locals and tourists alike.

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Posted in Community
April 12, 2018

Spring 2018 - Vancouver Real Estate Market Update & Opportunities - Video

Curious about Vancouver, BC home prices or hidden buying and selling opportunities? Watch our Spring 2018 Vancouver real estate market video to learn everything you need to know as a home buyer, home seller or property owner. If you're wondering how this affects you, please give us a call or send an email.

Posted in Market Update
April 11, 2018

7 Things to Avoid During the Mortgage Application Process

BC Mortgage Application Tips

Seven things mortgage brokers advise that you should avoid during the mortgage application process:

1. Don’t change jobs, or quit your job. Brokers cannot utilize your income if it’s probationary.

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April 6, 2018

March 2018 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Statistics

To view  all the details of the current Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver West and Vancouver East real estate market statistics and graphs, just click the desired buttons below to open a detailed PDF report.

Posted in Market Update
March 10, 2018

Home Renovation and Repair Cost Estimates

Free Home Renovation and Repair Cost Estimate GuideFollowing are costs for renovating your Vancouver home in case you’re thinking of selling your home, or perhaps you just need to perform some overdue replacements and/or repairs.

Below are a few quick estimates - View the "Residential Construction & Remodeling Estimate Guide" for a full list of potential renovations and associated costs, along with the life expectancy of some components of your home.

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Posted in Owning, Renovating
March 9, 2018

Vancouver's Cambie Corridor Proposal for the Next 30 Years

Vancouver's Cambie Corridor Location MapThe City of Vancouver has released their final draft of their Cambie Corridor proposal for the next 30 years, and it looks exciting!

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Posted in Community, News
March 8, 2018

February 2018 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Update

To view  all the details of the current Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver West and Vancouver East real estate market statistics and graphs, just click the desired buttons below to open a detailed PDF report.

Posted in Market Update
March 3, 2018

Inspect Your Walls Before You Sell

Fix Walls Before Sell Home - Selling TipsSay you’re trying to sell a used car. Imagine that it’s a desirable make and model. The mileage is low. Overall, it’s in great condition… except, that is, for the body. Unfortunately, there are a few areas where the paint is scratched and there are a couple of dents and rust spots too.

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Posted in Selling
Feb. 28, 2018

2018 BC Government Tax Review for Greater Vancouver Real Estate

On February 20, 2018 the B.C. Provincial Government lead by the New Democratic Party released their first budget after forming a coalition government with the Green Party last summer. While there has been much speculation about what would be contained in the budget, it was believed that housing affordability would be a key target for the government – and it certainly was. While the tools brought forward by the government in the budget will have some impact on the real estate market, affordability is not likely to be directly affected to any great degree.

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Posted in Market Update, News
Feb. 24, 2018

Three Lists To Make When Selling Your Greater Vancouver Home

Lists to Make When Selling Vancouver HomeWhen you put your property up for sale, you want to make sure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. If, for example, a buyer doesn’t realize there is a great school just a couple of blocks away, he might cross your property off his shortlist. An effective way to make sure something like that doesn’t happen is to create three lists.

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Posted in Selling