Metro Vancouver home sales in 2018 were the lowest annual total in the region since 2000. How low can sales go? Seriously, how low can real estate sales go? This really is the age old question, but don't worry, it hasn't been projected that anyone is going to sell there house for zero dollars…
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Common Real Estate Myths Let’s start the year off fresh and debunk 5 of the most common real estate myths. The real estate market in Vancouver is always changing, and although these changes can be exciting and beneficial, they can also create anxiety and stress. You may be asking yourself, "Did I purchase the right home?…
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Air BNB + Short-Term Rental Business in Vancouver. Here are the new regulations in Vancouver As of September 2018 all short term landlords in Vancouver must have a business license & even include this number is all their advertising and rental postings. This goes for all short-term rentals. Fines can get up to $1,000! This…
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It is easy to get in over your head unintentionally when it comes to renovating your home prior to selling. Taking the time to determine which renovations will be the most appreciated and affordable is vital to helping you spend in all the right places. Here are some fantastic selling tips! Many energy efficiency upgrades…
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Living in a strata in Vancouver offers plenty of benefits for many people. Having stringent rules governing your building to ensure the safety and security of residents is something a lot of individuals take comfort in. Understanding how your financial contribution or monthly strata fees are being designated plays a significant role to the care and…
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In Vancouver, if your building was built approximately between 1982 to 1999 it may have required rain-screening technology. This was the so called "leaky condo" era. Let's dive into what rain screen is. First off, what is rain screening? You can’t really point to a rainscreen, because it isn’t a thing — it’s a system.…
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BC’s government continues to take action to combat the housing crisis and impose laws to ensure transparency in the real estate market. Enter the Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register (CSAIR), managed by the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia. This register will help the government track those who are not paying…
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If you’ve tuned into the news today, you’ve probably heard that there are new mortgage rules coming into effect on January 1st. 2019. Please note that even though you may have a preapproval, you will be subject to the new regulations if you have an accepted offer after January 1, 2019. Over the next week you’ll…
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Real Estate Investing Investing in Real Estate is a buzzed about option for millennial's looking to create passive income and make their money grow. It can be a very successful money-making strategy - if you do it right. There are a lot of things to consider when you look to make your first investment and…
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Welcome to Fairview Fairview is the area just over the Granville bridge spanning from Burrard Street to Cambie Street between False Creek and 16th Ave and offering breathtaking city and mountain views. The Fairview are was originally a primeval rain forest until the opening of the Moodyville and Hastings Mills on Burrard Inlet…
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