My Blog

What You Need to Know about Vancouver Real Estate

Here is an ongoing list of the blogs I’ve written, categorized for easy access to a variety of topics. If there’s something you’re curious about that isn’t listed here, let me know and I’ll get you some useful information. If you’re interested to learn more about me: Meet Me!

Check out my latest blog: Buying and Selling at the Same Time

BUYING INFORMATION

Multiple Offers
Co-Ownership with Friends
Court Ordered Sales
How to Navigate a Slow Market
What to do before Buying an Investment Property
Buying a Pre-Sale Condo
What to Consider when Buying a Newer Unit
Assignments of Contract on New Construction Condos
SELLING INFORMATION

Increase the Value of your Home
The Selling Process
My Marketing Plan
Buying and Selling at the Same Time
Assessed Value vs Appraised Value vs Real Estate Market Value
The Benefits of Staging
HOUSES

A Quick Overview of House Inspections and Maintenance
The Dangers of Underground Oil Tanks
Renovations done without Permits and Unauthorized Suites
COSTS & MORTGAGES

Mortgage Brokers vs Banks
Purchase and Home Ownership Costs
Down Payment vs Deposit
Use a Good Mortgage Broker
CONDOS, TOWNHOUSES & DUPLEXES

What is a Strata?
A Quick Overview of Condo Maintenance
What to Look for when Reading Strata Docs
What is a Rain Screen?
What are Special Levies?
Buying a Pre-Sale Condo
Assignments of Contract on New Construction Condos
What to Consider when Buying a Newer Unit
Recent Changes to Condo Insurance
Secure a Personal Insurance Policy
AirBnBs and Strata Bylaws regarding Short Term Rentals

For Duplexes: What is a Non Conforming Strata?

Non Strata Properties:
What are Leasehold Properties?
What are Co-op Properties?
MARKET UPDATES

March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
Previous Market Updates
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

What is a Rain Screen?
A Quick Overview of Condo Maintenance
A Quick Overview of House Inspections and Maintenance
Renovations done without Permits and Unauthorized Suites
Really Simple and Useful Cleaning Products for your Home
NEIGHBOURHOODS

An Overview of Vancouver Neighbourhoods
An Overview of Cities near Vancouver
An Overview of Transit Options in and Around Vancouver
Vancouver’s Peat Bog Areas