Vancouver has some beautiful, interesting and inspirational homes - in all sizes, and at all price points. Sometimes, though, it’s good to draw inspiration from other places. Here’s my latest instalment of eye candy from around the world. For Parts I and II in the series, see here and here. The exterior / interior design of this house is amazing. Best part for me is the one-level living. Mor ...

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 ...

Whether you're buying or selling a home, you need to know what to expect, and how to get the results you want. If you‘re  thinking of making a move anytime in 2019, it’s never to early to start preparing. And the best place to start is with complete, up to date info to help you plan next steps.  My absolutely free, no-obligation Home Seller’s and Home Buyer's Guides are jam-packed full of us ...

There‘s nothing like selling your clients’ home that they’ve outgrown, then finding them a new place right away. That’s a win-win for everyone! Congratulations to my clients D and D, keen to move into their new home near the shops and cafes of South Main Street. Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, this spacious 2-bdrm + den unit features gorgeous floor to ceiling windows with an incredibl ...

The Arbutus Walk neighbourhood is a Vancouver favourite. Quiet leafy streets, lots of green space, and sunny walking paths add up to an perennially coveted spot. No exception with this lovely 1-bdrm home at the always sought-after Savona. A true oasis of calm within the busy city, yet everything is just a quick walk away. Perfect home, perfect location!Now, the search is on for my client’s ...

Well, this has been a most interesting autumn.It's no secret that all levels of government have installed measures to slow the real estate market. From all accounts, these measures are working. Significantly fewer people are looking to buy homes this fall, which in turn is leading to downward price pressure as sellers want to get their homes sold. Whether or not this is working in your favour ...

A quick sale for this as-new city chic condo near the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale. And congratulations to clients H & S, who bought this condo as a savvy investment for < $300k in 2015. It's been on the rental market since, and now sold to a first-time buyer who's thrilled to have her own home! The condo market is slowing, but great value deals like this - excellent building, efficient layout ...

Sold at first Open! Over asking! Good interest for this one, but no surprise here. The condo market may be slowing, but well-marketed condos in well-built, well-managed buidlings will always have an edge. Add an incredible chef's kitchen, a perfect layout, and a lovely outlook, and this home had a great head start.I've sold dozens of homes at the New Yorker in the west side’s Arbutus Walk nei ...

“We‘ve used Robert twice, and on both occasions the process was very smooth and very successful. Thanks for helping us on our transition from Scotland to British Columbia, and navigating this (to an outsider) difficult market. Five stars! We would highly recommend Robert to everyone.” - Ian R I was more than happy to help Ian and his family buy their first home in Canada, and recently sell a ...

Here's an opportunity to get up close and personal with the best of contemporary architecture. Chat with the architects, designers and home-owners of these five very different but intriguing homes throughout Vancouver. The tour is self-guided, so you can take as much time as you like touring and learning about each home.  And you don't need to be building your own home, or even thinking of r ...