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Your Strata Questions Answered

Posted on May 26, 2025



Strata living is a common and practical choice for many Vancouver homeowners. Whether you're thinking about buying into a strata or already own a unit, it’s natural to have questions about how things work—especially when it comes to rules, responsibilities, and your rights as an owner. To help you navigate it all, here are answers to some of the mo...

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What Not to Fix Before Selling Your Home 

Posted on May 20, 2025



When you're getting ready to sell your home, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that you need to do all the things—new floors, full kitchen reno, fancy lighting, trendy tile... the list can go on forever. But the truth? Not every fix or upgrade will actually help you sell faster or get more money in your pocket.As a seasoned REALTOR® working in...

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Pre-Sale Homes: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted on May 15, 2025



Pros & Cons of Buying a Pre-Sale Home in Vancouver

If you’ve been browsing the real estate market in Vancouver lately, chances are you’ve come across the term pre-sale more than once. Pre-sale homes (also known as pre-construction) are properties sold by a developer before they’re built or completed—essentially, you're buying a future home based on...

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Purchasing an Investment Property Before a Primary Residence: Smart Move or Risky Play?

Posted on May 10, 2025



For years, the "Canadian dream" looked something like this: save up, buy your first home, settle in, and then maybe down the road — invest in real estate. But lately, more Canadians are flipping the script. With housing prices rising and ownership feeling out of reach in major cities, many are asking: “Should I buy an investment property before buy...

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How Are The Tariffs Expected To Impact The Canadian Housing Market?

Posted on Apr 25, 2025



The global economy is feeling the ripple effects of escalating trade tensions—and Canada is caught in the crosshairs. With new tariffs being introduced (and paused) by the U.S., and looming threats on essential goods like lumber and steel, many Canadians are asking: How will this impact our housing market?

Tariffs & Construction Costs: What’s the Li...

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Do These 3 Things Before Selling Your Home

Posted on Apr 20, 2025


1. Know What’s Happening in Your Market (Not Just the Headlines)

Vancouver’s market is always shifting—and what’s true for one neighbourhood may not apply to another. Downtown condos, East Van character homes, and North Shore townhouses all move at different paces, and buyer expectations can vary a lot.That’s why the first thing I do with any seller...

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