December 2025

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...

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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...

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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...

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Rental-Friendly Design Upgrades That Don’t Upset Your Landlord

Posted on Dec 05, 2025




Renting in Vancouver often means working within someone else’s design decisions — neutral walls, standard fixtures, and finishes chosen to appeal to everyone, not necessarily you. That doesn’t mean your space has to feel temporary or uninspired.The good news is that with the right approach, you can elevate a rental in ways that are stylish, practic...

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