VANCOUVER, BC – September 5, 2017 – Competition for condominiums and townhomes pushed Metro Vancouver* home sales above typical levels in August. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 3,043 in August 2017, a 22.3 per cent increase from the 2,489 sales recorded in August […]
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence – Win a $1,000 bursary!
RE/MAX of Western Canada annually awards 16 bursaries to graduating students. You could be one of them! Opens September 11th, 2017 Deadline to enter: Midnight March 12th, 2018 Who can participate? Grade 12 students attending high school from September 2017 to June 2018. Grade 12 students may not have participated in graduation commencement ceremonies in […]
5 tips to make first impressions count and sell your home sooner
In most cases, you will have 20 minutes or less to impress buyers so start from the outside. Remember that you only get once chance at a first impression and it starts when the buyer walks up to your front door. Curb appeal Buyers usually make snap judgments as to whether or not your house […]
Tips for choosing a REALTOR®, and a warning…
With more than 13,500 REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver, finding the best real estate agent for you can be a tricky task. During my 30 years in the real estate industry, I have observed that most people will do their due diligence when searching for an agent but there is one point in the decision making […]
Cruising through summer
This summer I have been driving my ’66 Lincoln convertible around town. I decided to put on a couple of company logos on it as many people notice the car – inexpensive advertising 😉 I have been fortunate to have the car for many years, and as only the 3rd owner of the car I […]
Metro Vancouver sees fewer home sales and more listings in July
VANCOUVER, BC – August 2, 2017 – Home buyer activity returned to more typical summer levels in Metro Vancouver last month. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 2,960 in July 2017, an 8.2 per cent decrease from the 3,226 sales recorded in July 2016, […]
Demand for condominiums continues to outstrip supply
VANCOUVER, BC – July 5, 2017 – The imbalance between supply and demand in the condominium market is creating home buyer competition across Metro Vancouver. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 3,893 in June 2017, an 11.5 per cent decrease from the 4,400 sales […]
Moving house checklist
Let’s not sugarcoat this. Moving house is stressful! It’s a change in life, a transition, venturing into unfamiliar territory, and it can cause a lot of anxiety. Preparation and planning are key, so we’ve put together a handy guide to help you get ready for the big day. 6 weeks before moving Call for moving […]
8 common mistakes that homebuyers make
Vancouver is experiencing an incredibly competitive market for homebuyers. The best way to ensure that you secure the home of your dreams is to be well prepared! Here are some common mistakes that you should be aware of to help make your home buying endeavours a happy and stress-free experience: 1. Failing to use the […]
Market activity picks up in May
VANCOUVER, BC – June 2, 2017 – Home buyer activity returned to near record levels across the Metro Vancouver housing market in May. Residential property sales in the region totalled 4,364 in May 2017, a decrease of 8.5 per cent from the 4,769 sales in May 2016, an all-time record, and an increase of 22.8 per […]