If you own any sort of home in Vancouver -- detached, condo, duplex, townhouse -- be aware that the deadline's looming to complete your annual online Empty Homes Tax Declaration. With a very few exceptions, all Vancouver homeowners must complete the declaration (only one declaration per address is required), otherwise you will be charged the tax. And no one wants to be charged any more tax th ...

As we ramp up into a new year, and given the weather these days, it's nice to "visit" other, sunnier parts of the world. Here’s my latest instalment of eye candy from around the world. For more inspiration, check out my previous blog in the series, here. (For best viewing from a phone or tablet, choose Reader View on the address bar.)New Zealand has some amazing home architecture. This one pe ...

The beginning of a new year is a natural time for reflection. Ideas are formulated, goals are made, and plans are set for the coming year. Whatever direction you've decided to set for this coming year, I wish you and your family all the best for 2022. And if you might be thinking of moving on and choosing a new home, please feel free to contact me any time to chat about possibilities. The 'Sp ...

 A few brief thoughts as we close out the year. The over-riding theme in 2021 was extremely high demand and limited supply. The result was record high sale prices; the fall-out was many buyers failing to lock in a new home, even with several offer attempts on multiple properties. This year also held true to form with the continuous long-term rise in Greater Vancouver home values. See graph at ...

With our limited supply these days, finding a suitable home that ticks all -- or most -- of the boxes can be difficult. Congrats to the buyers of this lovely 2-bdrm condo in a great building, and perfectly situated near all the west side has to offer. Check out all of the details of this "just sold" condo, 601 1425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

New listing! Gorgeous two bdrm, 2 bath home at Modena of Portico, on leafy West 6th Ave. Exceptionally large open kitchen/dining/living area, with lovely city and water views. Spacious primary bdrm with walk-in closet and gorgeous ensuite. So many amenities! Gym, workshop, live-in caretaker, etc. South Granville shops, Granville Island market & transit are all just a few steps away. Incl. prk ...

Whether you're moving up to a larger home, downsizing or relocating, selling your home can be both stressful and rewarding. If you've been through the process before, you may think you're ready to take on the home-selling procedure on your own, but even seasoned sellers can make mistakes that impact their bottom line. Not understanding the current local and hyper local real estate market ...

The prospect of packing up and re-establishing yourself new can be overwhelming. Here's a great guide that I've passed on to clients. Its relatively high-level viewpoint ensures you won't get bogged down in yet more details; nevertheless it provides an effective roadmap. View the printable PDF guide here. 

We're lucky enough here in Vancouver to still have many original homes built in the mid-century modern style. If you're an MCM aficionado you're no doubt familiar with the holy grail of events: Palm Springs Modernism Week. What began as a simple celebration of the city's incredible MCM architecture several years ago just keeps growing in size and popularity.  The Palm Springs area has perhap ...

Yes, this can be a busy time of year for real estate sales. Many people assume that homes, once listed, will sell in a week and all is good! But the reality can be quite different. A home priced too high will generate minimal interest and will likely not sell. Properties must be priced realistically, based on comparables sales – not active listing prices – in the immediate neighbourhood (and ...