This infographic is one of the best I've seen to help get your home ready to sell. It's logical and easy to follow, and goes a long way to minimize the stress associated with sales prep. One of my clients who followed this mentioned that she actually enjoyed the process. Not that she’d want to have to prep to move too often, mind you.  And of course, if you'd rather leave the details to some ...

Thinking of buying? My newly updated, complimentary 20-page Buyer's Guide tells you everything you need to know to be a fully informed home buyer. You'll learn all about making a successful offer, what to expect with a home inspection, what the closing process is, and lots more. Many of my clients have found the "what and where" questionnaire especially helpful to identify exactly what they'r ...

Congratulations to clients A and D, excited to close on their new home. Although they’ve been searching since the fall, a slow, patient search was the right strategy as the market cooled over fall and winter. More bang for their buck! A and D bought in an older building. In such a sitaution I counsel extra due diligence as many older buildings may have issues. These may range from structural ...

We all want the best price possible when we sell our homes. How can you be assured of the best price when you sell, regardless of market conditions? Get my newly updated, complimentary 20-page Informed Seller's Guide! It has everything you need to know for a painless and profitable home sale. With information on showing your home to its best; the small things that can make a big difference; neg ...

Lots of interest and a quick sale for this lovely Point Grey condo home in a nearly-new boutique bldg. Despite a changing market, well-priced and well-marketed homes are selling! It’s all in the strategy. Feel free to email or call me at 604-328-9006 anytime if you’d like to chat about your situation.Check out all of the details of this sold Condo, #403 4355 West 10 Avenue, Vancouver West, BC ...

A heartfelt thanks to my clients and colleagues. I’m honoured to be a member of the MLS Medallion Club -- recognizing the top 10% of all Metro Vancouver Realtors® in 2018. I couldn’t have done it without you! ”Metro Vancouver” includes the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, North and West Vancouver, Richmond, Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam. So stiff competition indeed! And as my 8th yea ...

Here's a great 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 12's whom you may know. It's a great opportunity for help with post-secondary fees. And it may be good practice for post-secondar ...

Gorgeous one bdrm + den/flex home in a nearly-new boutique bldg in lovely Point Grey. Expansive and airy with an open plan concept. Sunny and south-facing! Excellent use of space with lovely custom built-ins. Beautifully kept. Just steps away from parks, transit, shopping, cafes... Check out all of the details of this Condo for sale, #403 4355 West 10 Avenue, Vancouver West, BC

As we move into the new year, we see an unprecedented number of real estate variables at play locally and around the world. Financial, economic, cultural, political. Locally we've got the new mortgage stress test, the speculation tax, the empty homes tax, the foreign buyers' tax, and the effects of strengthened currency and tax controls in China. These variables and others will affect buyers' ...

If you’re a home owner in Metro Vancouver, Kelowna, or Nanaimo watch you’re not inadvertently charged the new provincial Vacancy Tax.  You — and ALL persons on title — each need to complete an online form exempting yourselves from the tax. Failure to do so by March 31, 2019 will automatically trigger a tax charge, which could amount to thousands of dollars added to your annual property tax b ...