The beginning of a new year is a natural time for reflection. Ideas are formulated, goals are made, and plans are set for the coming year. Whatever direction you've decided to set for this coming year, I wish you and your family all the best for 2021. And if you might be thinking of moving on and choosing a new home, please feel free to contact me any time to chat about possibilities. The 'Sp ...

I recently helped long-time client Nina H. buy her dream home and then sell her current Vancouver place. It took some time to find the perfect new home in these times of relatively tight supply. But the wait was worth it! Thanks, Nina, for the shout out! Much appreciated.  "In addition to his impressive depth of knowledge and experience in the Vancouver real estate market, Robert is a highly ...

Strategically renovating prior to listing your home for sale can bring you a big pay off. Or perhaps you're happy where you are, and just want to update your space. Either way, you need to do your homework when looking for a contractor or renovator to help.The checklist below offers excellent tips to help you get the service and quality you pay for. These are courtesy of Ozzie Jurock's weekly ...

It may be quite a while since you last sold a home. Or perhaps you've never sold before. Regardless, you may be unsure about the actual listing process. There's much more to it than simply posting the details to MLS. And with the more challenging market these days, it’s important to get each step exactly right.  If you’re selling, here's a quick summary of the steps we'll go through when lis ...

Mortgage rates are at some of the lowest numbers ever. However, we still need to be mindful of mortgage financing rules, some of which have become more stringent over the past few months. For example, depending on the type of financing you need, the minimum credit score to qualify has recently jumped from 600 to 680. Regardless of the type of financing you're looking for, it behooves you to h ...

Whether you're buying or selling a home, you need to know what to expect, and how to get the results you want.  My free, absolutey no-obligation Home Seller’s and Home Buyer's Guides are jam-packed full of useful information and insights for a painless and profitable home sale or buy.    The Seller’s Guide has everything you need to get the best price possible for your home, with minimum st ...

Back by popular demand, here’s another round of inspirational living spaces. These ones range from a tiny home to an off-grid luxury compound, and everything in between. See my previous post in the series here. Who wouldn't want to live in a meadow? This low-key home blends beautifully into its peaceful surroundings.     A tiny house! From what used to be a garage. View the details here. ...

Sometimes homes featured online are so well executed, or unique enough to really jumpstart one's imagination. Every so often I like to post a few that have caught my attention. Here’s the latest batch. See links to previous posts in the series here. Another fine example of one-level living. I particularly like the horizontal aspect of the living-dining-kitchen layout. More pics here. Clas ...

Whether you're prepping your home for sale, or just want to reclaim your space, this infographic is among the easiest I've come across. A client of mine followed this as she was preparing to sell, and reported that she actually enjoyed the process! Of course, my staging team will be happy to assist as well. 

You know what they say - it's all about the curb appeal. And in this unpredictable market, a bit of time, money and effort spent on your home's exterior may result in many thousands of dollars more to your bottom line. As always, the name of the game is maximizing the sale price you get for your home. Even if you're not sure if and when you plan to sell, keeping up with maintenance and outdoo ...