JUST BOUGHT! Family home with all the options

February 22nd, 2018
Imagine a gorgeous, fully renovated family home, with a legal suite and potential for a laneway home over the dream garage set-up. Oh, and did I mention a lake with walking trails at the end of the block?  Congratulations to my clients I and J, who just scooped a gorgeous family home in Coquitlam at Como Lake. A fantastic bargain at $1,818,000. It was a bit of long search, but so worth it.  ...

Happy, content homeowners: That’s it in a nutshell

February 17th, 2018
Thanks so much to clients Cat and Maria for their recent feedback. As cliched as it sounds, successfully helping people navigate a major life event is more satisfying than just about anything. Happy, content, and calm new homeowners - that’s my calling!  “We highly recommend Robert as an experienced, professional and highly personable realtor! We have worked with Robert on the purchase of tw ...

7 fixes you must do before your home goes to market

February 12th, 2018
The process of getting a property ready to put on the market can seem daunting enough. There’s clearing the clutter, endless amounts of cleaning, organizing and scrutinizing your property with a fine-tooth comb. What needs attention and what can you leave alone? Welcome to the new world of “fixing to sell.” Gone are the days of throwing it on the market and seeing what happens. Prepping for ...

Condo owner’s insurance: complexities explained

February 4th, 2018
Coverage and claims can be rather complicated if you own a strata unit. Can you find yourself liable for damage to neighbouring suites, or common areas? What does your insurance cover? None of us ever wants to make an insurance claim against our homeowner's policy, but sometimes it can't be helped.  An article in Vancouver's Real Estate Weekly does a good job explaining the ins and outs of s ...