Good interest for this beautifully updated family townhome in a quiet, hidden little neighbourhood near Deer Lake. And congratulations to clients I and J on the recent sale of this lovely home. It’s a gorgeous family-sized end unit townhome in a tranquil setting just a short walk from Deer Lake. Extensive renovations and beautiful updates throughout, with expansive, bright and airy living spa ...

For those thinking of purchasing an island property - whether on Bowen or Gabriola or Quadra or anywhere in between - here's the type of things to keep in mind, ranging from location and water supply to beach access and even archeological issues. (First published on my blog a couple of years ago, updated to include recent issues).   Here's some things to consider*:  How long will it tak ...

Congratulations to my client P, ready to set sail for the wilds of Bowen Is. A quick sale for this lovely 874 sq ft Kitsilano condo. Great space, great spot! Stunning 2-bed / 2 full bath and flex space home, with amazing SW outlook overlooking gorgeous park and green space. A beautiful, tranquil spot to soak up the sun and the neighbourhood ambiance. Open & flowing floorplan is the most effi ...

As a Realtor I take my advisory role seriously. When I think something may be unsuitable, I don’t hesitate to say so. I spend time and effort ensuring the absolute best solutions for my clients. My client D, newly arrived from lovely Campbell River, had her heart set on a cool Gastown loft. As much as this area has a variety of housing options, I knew it just wasn’t right for her. Instead, w ...

You’ll love this gorgeous family-sized end unit townhome in a tranquil setting just a short walk from Deer Lake. Extensive renovations and beautiful updates  throughout - wait’ll you see the kitchen! Feels like a new home; nothing to do but move in and enjoy summer. Expansive, bright and airy living spaces, with walls of windows, skylights throughout and multiple decks. Imagine morning coffee ...

You won’t want to miss West Van Museum’s annual West Coast Modern Home Tour! The self-guided tour is a great opportunity for a glimpse into our architectural past, present, and future. I’ve done the tour myself in past years, and always come away with greater appreciation of these unique architectural styles. Mid-century homes in particular have a lot we can learn from. They were the original ...

If you missed my last couple of west side listings in the sought-after Arbutus Walk neighbourhood, here's another chance! Stunning 2-bed / 2 full bath and flex space home, with amazing SW outlook overlooking gorgeous park and green space. A beautiful, tranquil spot to soak up the sun and the neighbourhood ambiance. Open & flowing floorplan is the most efficient plan you’re likely to see, allo ...

Sold at the first Open. And no surprise! Gorgeous outdoor space and the best layout at the always in-demand New Yorker at Artbutus Walk. 2-bdrm, 2-bthrm city home sold for just about asking price.  Needless to say, happy sellers, and happy buyers, looking forward to lazy summer days on their beautiful terrace. Check out full details of this sold Condo, #102 2655 Cranberry Drive, Vancouver Wes ...

My blog and Facebook followers seem to appreciate beautiful home design, whether a small cottage or a grand estate. Here's a few that have recently caught my attention. A mix of rustic and contemporary is oddly appealing. This lovely small home in Spain mixes both perfectly. More info here. This California home is at once sophisticated, yet informal and relaxing. I could see hanging out her ...

There’s no doubt we're into a changing market. But some markets remain very strong, while others are without a doubt softening. It's only by drilling down into the details that we can see what's happening where.A useful stat to provide context is months of inventory (MOI). This is simply the number of active listings in a particular market divided by the number of sales in the past month. For ...