Homeowner Liabilities: The Hidden Responsibilities of Homeownership
Posted on Jan 19, 2026
Owning a home in British Columbia comes with more than a mortgage, property taxes, and the occasional surprise repair. It also comes with legal responsibilities — the kind that don’t make it onto Pinterest boards or house-warming cards, but definitely need to be considered! In simple terms: if people are on or around your property, you’re expected...
What Are Your Home Goals for 2026?
Posted on Jan 08, 2026
Now that we’re in 2026, many people are starting to think more intentionally about what their next move looks like — and when to make it.Whether your goals include buying your first home, upgrading for more space, downsizing, or adding an investment property, the most successful moves don’t start when a listing pops up. They start with clarity, pla...
Assessed Value vs. Market Value: What Your Home Is Actually Worth in BC
Posted on Jan 01, 2026
In British Columbia, assessed value and market value often get lumped together — but they serve very different purposes. Confusing the two is one of the most common (and understandable) misconceptions homeowners have, especially when headlines start flying and tax notices land in mailboxes.Let’s clear it up.
What Is Assessed Value?
Your assessed valu...What Your Home Style Says About You
Posted on Dec 29, 2025
After walking through hundreds of homes across Vancouver — from sleek Coal Harbour condos to character houses on the North Shore — I can confidently say this:
your home style says a lot about you.And no, there’s no judgment here. (Okay… maybe a little appreciation for good lighting.) But the way you design, decorate, and live in your space often ref...
your home style says a lot about you.And no, there’s no judgment here. (Okay… maybe a little appreciation for good lighting.) But the way you design, decorate, and live in your space often ref...
Closing Costs in BC: What You’ll Actually Pay
Posted on Dec 22, 2025
You’ve found the one. The offer’s accepted. You’re already mentally arranging furniture.And then someone casually says, “Don’t forget about closing costs.”Cue the pause.
Closing costs are one of the most common surprises for buyers in BC — not because they’re hidden, but because no one really explains them clearly. So let’s fix that.
Here’s what I ma...
How Much House Can You Afford?
Posted on Dec 10, 2025
If you’ve ever opened a real estate app, fallen in love with a place, and then immediately thought, “Okay but… can I actually afford this?” — you’re not alone. This is the question every buyer asks, and honestly, it’s the right place to start.As a Vancouver-based realtor, I’ll tell you this upfront: how much house you can afford is not the same as...
