Of all the numbers you might see regarding real estate activity none are more telling than "days on market" and "sales to active" statistics. "Days on market" indicates how many days a listed property is on the market before a firm contract is reached. During this listing time period the price may be reduced as necessary (or even occasionally increased!) and in most cases much effort would h ...

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 ...

Quality condos are selling. Particularly in favourite buildings such as the Greenwich on 5th - one of the most sought-after buildings in Kits. Rarely available penthouse 1 bdrm + den and flex space! High ceilings, skylight, lovely courtyard outlook. Light, bright and airy. Custom built-ins add to the great use of space. Lightly lived in, with new paint, wood floors, appliances and more. Bonus ...

The West Coast Modern Home Tour on July 13 highlights west coast modernist homes by iconic Canadian architects like Fred Hollingsworth and E. G. Poskett, as well as contemporary designers. Self-guided, or choose the bus option and leave the driving to someone else. You can chat and debrief with other architectural aficionados at the informal wine reception afterwards. And as a companion exhib ...

Lots of interest in this gorgeous garden level 2-bedroom corner home on a quiet tree-lined street, just steps to VGH and everything else you could desire. Almost 1000 sq ft. of open and airy living space, with a wonderful flow from room to room. Recently and fully updated; really, nothing to do but move in. Lots of private outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying a morning ...

New listing at the Greenwich on 5th - one of the most sought-after buildings in Kits. Rarely available penthouse 1 bdrm + den and flex space! High ceilings, skylight, lovely courtyard outlook. Light, bright and airy. Custom built-ins add to the great use of space. Lightly lived in, with new paint, wood floors, appliances and more. Bonus: 2 parking spots, and rentals allowed (no short term)! C ...

Want a glimpse of our architectural heritage? Everything from mid-century modern and Craftsman to Victorian classics? Join the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's self-guided Heritage House Tour. You'll have a full day to travel to a wonderful collection of homes, plus time to chat with homeowners, architects and heritage experts. This year’s theme is the adaptability of older buildings and hist ...

Forever views from this luxurious corner condo at the western edge of Olympic Village. Vancouver’s Olympic Village area remains one of the city’s favourite neighbourhoods, and it’s easy to see why. A fantastic location for starters, with everything close by. Vancouver’s beloved seawall is just steps away, allowing easy walking or cycling access to downtown, Stanley Park, Granville Ísland, Kit ...

Gorgeous garden level 2-bedroom corner home on a quiet tree-lined street, just steps to VGH and everything else you could desire. Almost 1000 sq ft. of open and airy living space, with a wonderful flow from room to room. Recently and fully updated; really, nothing to do but move in. Lots of private outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying a morning cup of coffee or an after ...

What a difference a year makes. Buying and selling Metro Vancouver homes this spring may seem like a 180 degree change from this time last year. You’ve no doubt heard or read about how much "the market” is “off” – both in terms of sales volumes and, to a lesser extent, prices. Long-time readers will recognize some of the discussion below; however, given the media reports we're subjected to on ...