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 ...

2 bdrms, 2 full bthrms, gorgeous outdoor space and the best layout at the always in-demand New Yorker at Artbutus Walk. One of the most popular and sought-after buildings in the neighbourhood, the New Yorker has a proactive and particular Strata Council and great management. And it shows! This beautiful city home is just what you’ve been seeking. It’s a showstopper. And imagine aftrnoons and ...

Want a glimpse of our architectural heritage? 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. Sunday, June 3, 2016. Highlights this year include, among others, a 1920’s  Shaughnessy standout, a restored 1912 home in Grandview and an ...

Well-priced and well-marketed properties are selling! My team knew our marketing program would get lots of interest, and that it did. This luxurious penthouse sold within days. And it’s easy to see why. Fabulous layout, top-line finishes, and views for miles (or rather, kilometres!). 1100 sq ft of glamorous living at the New Yorker, at Arbutus Walk. Final sale price: $1,485,000. Find all the ...

Many of my clients with children ask for advice about prepping and showing their home in the midst of juggling family life. Back by popular demand is this great cheat sheet for selling with children, first posted on my blog last year. If you have small children or a newborn, you're already intimately familiar with just how much "stuff" can be generated — and how quickly it can become scattere ...

Chic and glamourous penthouse at the New Yorker. Truly a crown jewel in Vancouver’s sought-after Arbutus Walk neighbourhood. Just under 1000 sq ft of glamour and luxury, with an expansive layout and walls of windows. Gorgeous large open plan kitchen, with many upgrades. Truly an entertainer’s dream. And those views! Enjoy them from indoors, or out on the lovely and private 400 sq ft wrap-arou ...

Soar above the city in this recently updated 19th flr city home. Spectacular views from every room. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom + bonus den/3rd bed/office, with a practical and functional layout. The location can’t be beat, with shops, cafes, the seawall, and transportation right outside your door. Many fanastic building amenities as well. Truly the best of city living! Check out all of the detail ...

Congratulations to my client B, ready for her moo-ve to the former Avalon Dairy acreage in Vancouver's Killarney neighbourhood. The site is now a wonderful family-friendly townhome community. The neighbourhood pays homage to the original dairy with lots of green space, a half-dozen full size cow sculptures (?!), and even the original Avalon farmhouse, fully restored for future generations to ...

Sold in a heartbeat! Congratulations to clients J & L, excited to move on to new adventures! This quiet, private and beautiful 1600+ sq ft townhouse in the heart of Kitsilano was a big hit with all who saw it. Expansive living areas, impeccably maintained, with gorgeous gardens and outdoor space. Feels like a fully detached home! Sold at first Open. Check out all of the details of this home f ...

My clients often ask for names of home repair people, contractors, skilled trades people and the like. I always like to have a healthy roster of contacts to recommend. With trades people moving in and out of the industry, retiring, or relocating, however, it's about time to freshen my database.   If you know of skilled trades people you've been happy with, please forward their names to me. M ...