The prospect of packing up and re-establishing yourself new can be overwhelming. Here's a great guide that I've passed on to clients. Its relatively high-level viewpoint ensures you won't get bogged down in yet more details; nevertheless it provides an effective roadmap. View the printable PDF guide here. 

We're lucky enough here in Vancouver to still have many original homes built in the mid-century modern style. If you're an MCM aficionado you're no doubt familiar with the holy grail of events: Palm Springs Modernism Week. What began as a simple celebration of the city's incredible MCM architecture several years ago just keeps growing in size and popularity.  The Palm Springs area has perhap ...

You're looking for a new home. Or you've found your dream home, and made an offer (hopefully with my help!). No doubt an exciting time! But hold on. Ensure you understand all the costs involved with the purchase of a new home. Taking a bit of time up front to understand the potential costs – and the buying process – will ensure that things move along smoothly for you, with no last-minute surp ...

Expansive one-level ranchers are rarely found here in Metro Vancouver. With our high land prices and, in some areas, relatively small lot sizes, it makes most economic sense to build up, not out.  But one-level living has a lot of appeal. There's just something to be said for an easy flow from one end of a home to the other. Here's a selection of one-level homes from around the world. Some e ...

Many thanks to client Jane S. for her recent testimonial. Knowing that I've helped my clients move forward with their lives and their dreams, well, just makes my day.  "After trying a few realtors, I found Robert and have depended on him ever since for real estate advice and service for nearly a decade now. What I appreciate most about Robert is that he really works in my best interest. He i ...

Just imagine. After prepping for weeks to get your home looking its best, it's now on the market. You receive a great offer. But they want a home inspection. And the bottom falls out from under you as you nervously wait for inspection results. Will the buyer walk? Will they insist on a price reduction? It can be a very nerve-wracking time. To increase your chances of a good inspection - and ...

Regardless of how active the real estate market is this spring, every homeowner wants to do all they can to maximize their sales price. These deceptively simple yet sometimes overlooked reminders will set you up for success.  Often times home buyers just can’t visualize the potential of a home. They have to see it. How your home shows right now is how buyers see themselves in it. They can’t s ...

Vancouver has amazing examples of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture, particularly on the slopes of West and North Vancouver. Although some of these historic homes were demolished without a second thought in the past, these days we're seeing a newfound appreciation for these icons of Vancouver's architectural history. The true iconic location for classic MCM architecture however is w ...

A number of federal and provincial programs are available to help alleviate costs for first-time home buyers. Current programs are nicely summarized in this article, reprinted from Realtor.ca. When buying your first home, there are more costs involved than you may expect. Between moving expenses, legal fees, inspections and taxes, purchasing a property involves a lot more than just saving for ...

Here's a fantastic opportunity for upcoming high school grads. Re/Max of Western Canada is offering $1000 bursary prizes to 16 qualifying Grade 12 students who've demonstrated the ideals of leadership and community contribution.  Please share this with deserving Grade 12s whom you may know. It's a great opportunity for help with post-secondary fees. And it may be good practice for post-secon ...