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 ...

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 ...

Despite a number of government-led factors designed to cool demand, 2018 was another active year in most Metro Van real estate markets. I can personally attest to this, having had an incredibly active year myself. Particularly up until early November, when the market slowed considerably. I wouldn't suggest listing your home this late in the year. If you're thinking of selling, however, it wou ...

Sold at first Open! Congratulations to clients J & C, combining two households and upsizing. One sold, one to go. :) Lots of interest in this one. A beautiful 1 bdrm + den + flex space home at the sought-after Greenwich, a perennial Kitsilano favourite! 728 sf, $785,000. Check out all the details of this  sold Condo, #210 1858 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver West, BC

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 ...