A careful search can unearth good quality investment properties in the Greater Vancouver area. The key is to look beyond Vancouver proper. Two of my clients recently purchased investment condos. One is a one-bdrm + den (10-year-old building) in a lovely Burnaby neighbourhood, within walking distance of the Skytrain. The other client purchased a 1-bdrm pre-sale condo on Shaughnessy St. in Por ...

Congratulations to clients D and K! This Central Lonsdale duplex represents a great investment and potential redevelopment opportunity. A well-located, well-priced duplex offers good options -- rent out the suites or, live in one, rent out the other. This duplex is centrally located, perfect for commuters whether by car, bike or transit. Walking distance to shops and services!  This is my fo ...

Despite uncertainty on several fronts, quality homes priced realistically and in a relatively affordable price range for a given area / property type are in short supply and high demand throughout Greater Vancouver. This holds true whether single-family, condo, or townhouse. Relatively affordable homes have never been in high supply; now, with all the hunkering down and worries and distractio ...

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 ...

Sold in 9 days! No subject offer! Luxury living in South Granville with this gorgeous 2-bdrm + den home. Steps away from all that the neighbourhood offers, and just a short stroll to the shops and eateries of Granville Island. A perfect layout, with bedrooms at opposite ends, and a lovely house feel. Good interest for this one. Check out all of the details of this sold Condo, 706 1650 West 7t ...

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 ...

Lots of interest in this well-priced one-bdrm city home. The location did it! Located at the south edge of Yaletown in the exclusive Beach Cres. neighbourhood, this condo is just steps away from the park and seawall. Just a beautiful and tranquil corner of the city. And yet so close to amenities as well. Check out all of the details of this sold Condo, 606 550 Pacific Street, Vancouver West, ...

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 ...

Views, views, views. Gorgeous city and mountain views from every room of this spacious contemporary 2-bed, 2 bath, den + flexspace home nestled in a quiet yet oh so convenient neighbourhood. Expansive, flowing layout, with an open plan living area - perfect for entertaining - and separated bedrooms and bathrooms. Lovely modern boutique building; pets and rentals allowed! You must see this one ...