JANUARY 2025 FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
As we ring in the new year together, I am reminded how beautiful our city is throughout the year. Gorgeous snow-capped mountain peaks surround our cit[...]
If you are planning on Retiring Soon, Should you Downsize Your Home?
After the kids have left, many adults end up owning a valuable empty nest that is too big for their living purposes. For some adult homeowners, choo[...]
Launching a Home-Based Business When Relocating: Strategies for Success
Starting a home-based business while relocating presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This dual transition requires careful planning [...]
REBGV Market Update for November 2024 – Home Buyer Demand Continues To Strengthen
The latest Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) report on the November 2024 real estate market, showed a 28% increase in sales from November 2023. Even wi[...]
Why The Holiday Season May Be A Good Time To Buy A Home
The holiday season is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market, and theoretically, the spring and summer are the best seasons where[...]
If You Are Planning To Build A New Home, Here Are Some Important Tips You Cannot Ignore
It may seem a daunting task, but building a new home can be a rewarding experience. You can truly make it your own: you get to choose colors, cabine[...]
How A Property Management Company Can Help You As A Landlord
Managing a property has many aspects, especially when the property has several tenants. As a landlord, this can be time consuming, challenging and dem[...]
A Guide To Changing Strata Management Companies
Strata councils use strata management companies to ensure that the council and property owners meet their obligation under the Strata Property Act, an[...]
DECEMBER 2024 FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with family and friends, Vancouver’s housing market is wrapping up the year on a strong note.[...]
If You are Selling Your Home, Have You Considered Staging it?
When you put your home up for sale, your goal is to sell it as quickly and as profitably as possible. A quick coat of paint, dusting, vacuuming and mo[...]
Fun Family Things To Do During This 2024 Holiday Season – Shows
It’s the Holiday season and Metro Vancouver is packed with shows, attractions and events. There’s never been a better time to be in this city! Bel[...]
Valid Reasons For A Property Manager To Deny A Rental Application
It is the property manager or landlord’s responsibility to select the right tenant who will pay the rent on time, maintain the property and uphold t[...]
7 Great Tips On How To Increase The Value Of Your Rental Property.
Whether you own one or a string of rental properties, by making improvements to your rental property, you can enhance its appeal, attract reliable ten[...]
6 Important Pool Care Tips On How To Maintain Your Pool During The Winter Months
Maintaining the condition of your outdoor pool during the winter months will ensure that you protect your investment, avoid future costly repairs and [...]
REBGV Market Update For October 2024 – Buyers Are Returning To The Market With More Confidence
The October 2024 market report released by the Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) marked the fifth month in a row of declining house prices, however Met[...]
9 Questions Frequently Asked By Tenants
Before tenants move in, they will have questions about the property, and the answers will help them decide whether the property is suitable or not for[...]
Top Considerations for Locating an Accessible Home That Fits Your Needs
When looking for an accessible home, the typical house-hunting process takes on new dimensions. Beyond location, price, and aesthetics, finding a home[...]
What A Landlord Can Do When A Tenant Does Not Pay Rent
In BC, as in many other jurisdictions, tenants are required by law to pay the rent when it is due. Due to a higher cost of living post pandemic, many [...]
If You Are Thinking of Downsizing, Condo Living Seems Like A Practical Choice.
Many parents are left with a large empty house with way too many bedrooms, once the kids move out. They face the problem of keeping the house clean, m[...]
NOVEMBER 2024 FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
With the holiday season just around the corner, home sales are surging across Metro Vancouver. There was a 31.9 per cent increase last month from the [...]
Is Your Home Ready For Winter? Here are 6 Quick Tips.
Believe it or not, winter is just around the corner! With winter comes the cold temperatures and the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures. Is[...]
Important Tips On How To Protect Your Garden From Frost During This Cold Weather
The freezing weather we are currently experiencing can harm or kill plants and damage crops. The cold weather especially frost, causes the water in th[...]
9 Important Questions You Must Ask Before Renting A Home
The hot Vancouver real estate market has made many people millionaires. While many sellers have bought another property, others have not considered bu[...]
Important Tips For Keeping Your Home Safe For Halloween
Halloween is a very exciting time for both for children and their parents. As a homeowner, having kids on foot visiting your home can present problems[...]
What A Landlord Can Do When A Tenant Does Not Pay Rent
In BC, as in many other jurisdictions, tenants are required by law to pay the rent when it is due. Due to a higher cost of living post pandemic, many [...]
REBGV Market Update For September 2024 – Home Sales Still Lagging, While Inventory Grows Higher
The September 2024 stats released by the Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) confirmed a continuation of the August trend – declining sales and growing[...]
8 Tips On How to Extend The Lifespan Of Your Home Plumbing
Plumbing problems can be very expensive, and in order to prevent issues that may require expensive repairs, it is important to keep your home plumbing[...]
Important Information For Homebuyers – The Consequences Of Cancelling An Offer To Purchase A Home.
When a buyer wants to purchase a home, he usually makes an “Offer to Purchase”. The offer contains, amongst other things, items included and not i[...]
Building A Strong Relationship With Your Tenant Is Important – Here Are 8 Guidelines.
As a landlord or property manager, building a strong relationship with your tenant is essential for maintaining a smooth and successful rental experie[...]
OCTOBER 2024 FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
As the leaves begin to change colour and the air turns cooler, Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is active. With many excellent properties availa[...]
How AI Is Transforming The Interior Design & Furnishing Industry
With the maturing of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new type of technology using a concept called “Spatial Computing” (SC) is beginning to revolu[...]
A Comprehensive Guide On Preparing Your Home For A Fall Open House
Fall is an important season for real estate in Vancouver, as serious buyers are on the lookout to close before the holiday season or end of year. With[...]