Real Estate 101
Buying Your Dream Home in a Hot Market
Imagine finding the perfect home, only to discover there is serious interest from at least a dozen other buyers. It’s like scrambling for the last piece of cake at a buffet! Fortunately, there are things you can do to help get the home you want, even in a highly...
Real Estate Can Enable Retirement Decisions
As baby-boomers advance into their retirement years, many will face decisions about their living arrangements, such as whether to retrofit their current home to address mobility issues, or downsize to embrace a less demanding lifestyle. Whatever the expectations, it’s...
New Residents Aren’t Always Informed
If your condo building happens to have a significant influx of new residents, you may have witnessed situations where they’ve lacked knowledge of basic condo rules and procedures. From balcony etiquette and parking access, to recycling practices, inappropriate...
Getting Friends to Spread the Word about Your Listing
When you list your home for sale, you want as many buyers as possible to find out about it. So consider how many friends, neighbours and work colleagues you have. Then think about how many people they know. The number is likely in the hundreds. One of those people...
10 Great Reasons for Using a REALTOR®
Working with a professional provides peace of mind. REALTORS® adhere to a strict code of ethics, are insured and are committed to ongoing education. They have intimate knowledge of sales and trends in the local marketplace and their knowledge of...
February Home Sales Reflect Typical Consumer Demand
Vancouver, BC – March 15, 2017. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,580 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February, down 31.7 per cent from the same period last year. Total sales...