January 2024 Founder’s Message
A Year in Review and Market Expectations for 2024 The new year is upon us! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, celebrating with family and frie[...]
Why A Comparative Market Analysis Is Different Than The Assessed Value Of A Home
For most homeowners, a home’s value represents a huge chunk of their overall financial picture – their net worth, if you will. So it is im[...]
Six Important Qualities To Consider When Hiring A Property Manager
In any business, hiring the right person for the job is a relatively difficult task. It is impossible to predict whether or not that person will be a [...]
Some Great Tips On How To Organize Your Kids’ Rooms
“Clean your room!” is the battle cry for millions of parents everyday. With the Holiday season upon us and everyone being home, now couldn[...]
REBGV Market Update for November 2023
REBGV Market Update for November 2023 – Buyers Have A Larger Inventory To Choose From In the latest Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REGB[...]
Banks Vs. Mortgage Brokers – Which Is The Better Option?
With mortgage rates being at 20 year highs, homeowners are keen to find a competitive mortgage rate for their new home or mortgage renewal. There are [...]
Outsmart Intruders With These Clever Home-Security Tips
While it may not be easy to protect your home from professional thieves, most home burglaries are done by amateurs. These thieves are more easily thwa[...]
Why Are Presales In Condos So Attractive?
One of the topics in the Vancouver real estate market that has been very popular is that covers the presale market. Before outlining the reasons why a[...]
NOVEMBER FOUNDER’S MESSAGE 2023
The holiday season will soon be upon us. White snow highlights the stunning mountain peaks that fringe Metro Vancouver as we bring preparing for the u[...]
The Importance Of A Move-Out Inspection
A move-out inspection is performed before a tenant vacates the property and the landlord conducts a walk through the vacant property. The purpose of a[...]
Planning on Moving? Here’s How to Find the Best Moving Company
Moving is stressful and expensive. Everyone has had at least one bad moving experience in his or her lives. The best way to prevent the stress that co[...]
Rent Incentives To Attract Quality Tenants
There is no hiding the fact that currently, a shortage of rental properties exists in Metro Vancouver. However, not all rental properties are getting [...]
Property Investing Requires a Cool Head, Cash and Good Advice.
Watching TV shows that make buying investment properties glamorous and easy can be very misleading. Many first time investors who have been lured into[...]
October 2023 Founder’s Message
Metro Vancouver’s trees are ablaze with fall colour this month. While we enjoy this picturesque time of year, we are moving towards a more balan[...]
How To Minimize Water Use During This Drought Season
BC is currently facing severe drought levels and most of BC’s water basins are at an unprecedented Drought Level 4 or 5 (5 is the highest level)[...]
Ready to Own A Home? These Signs Will Indicate That You Are.
Buying a home will probably be the most important purchase of your life. If you are a first time home-buyer, it can be a daunting task, especially if [...]
Are You Using Property Management Software To Manage Your Property Effectively?
There are a lot of “off the shelf” property management software packages available on the market, and many can be custom tailored to fit y[...]
Common Property Rental Mistakes That Can Be Avoided
Management of a rental property can include long hours, emergency work, unusual situations, and a myriad of other factors as it involves dealing with [...]
British Columbia Takes Strong Measures to Rein in Short-Term Rentals – What does this mean for us?
In a bid to tackle the escalating challenges posed by short-term rentals, British Columbia's Premier David Eby and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon h[...]
REBGV market Update For September 2023 – Despite More Housing Inventory, Prices Still Rising
The September 2023 stats released by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) confirmed that more homeowners were listing properties for the[...]
Seize the Moment: Why the First Week of October Spells Homebuying Success
Looking to make a home purchase this year? The ideal time is here, and our analysis points to the first week of October as the prime window for buyers[...]
September 2023 Founder’s Message
The first days of autumn are here on the West Coast. As the leaves begin to turn their glorious shades of gold and crimson, a newly published report r[...]
Smart Ways Of Diversifying Your Real Estate Portfolio
In most cases, real estate investments have always been beneficial to those who have ventured into them. A real estate portfolio is generally consider[...]
The Impact Of AI On The Real Estate Market
Many years ago, the internet had a huge impact on the real estate market, changing the way real estate was viewed and transacted. With the advent of A[...]
Selling or Buying a Home? Make Sure You Get The Timing Right.
Every seller wants the best possible price for his/her home and every buyer wants the best deal when buying a home. In the real estate market, there a[...]
What Are Closing Costs In A Real Estate Transaction?
Buying a home requires careful financial planning. While the purchase price, mortgage payments and broker commissions are top of mind with most first [...]
Burnaby Announces New Laneway Home Applications for 2023
Exciting news, Burnaby residents! After months of anticipation, the city of Burnaby is once again accepting applications for Laneway homes starting Mo[...]
August 2023 Founder’s Message
The late days of summer are upon us here on the West Coast. As we begin to say farewell to another spectacular season, our real estate market is movin[...]
REBGV Market Update For July 2023 – Low Housing Inventory Forcing Prices Up
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) recently released it July 2023 report. Notable in this report was the fact home prices were still r[...]
Reasons Why Your Home Is Not Selling and Tips On How to Sell It.
Why do some homes linger on the market for months – or years – while others are snapped up in a matter of days? While much of it has to do[...]
Credit Checks – A Necessary Procedure In The Rental Application Process
A landlord must be certain that as a tenant, you will be able to meet your monthly rental obligations. Because the eviction process is an expensive an[...]
Will The Frustrations Facing The Current Rental Market Get Worse Before They Get Better?
Current rental housing situation in Vancouver highlights the challenges and factors contributing to the high demand and low vacancy rates. The dynamic[...]