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Award Winning Service

March 5, 2019 by The Velve Group

In 2018, Bryan Velve was the number one realtor at RE/MAX Crest Realty on Vancouver’s westside, and 12th out of 560 RE/MAX Metro realtors in North Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver, Downtown and the Westside of Vancouver. All of this is not possible without the trust and confidence placed in us by our clients. Thank you […]

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How to win a real estate bidding war

January 29, 2018 by Bryan Velve

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Negotiating your way through the maze of real estate sales and jargon raises many questions. Don’t worry. That’s why I’m here! So, today let’s talk about bidding wars and how best to handle them. Here are a few tips to help you win! Pre-inspect the home You will need to write a great offer. In […]

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Real estate investment basics

January 17, 2018 by Bryan Velve

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Imagine being a land baron; building an empire of rental properties and receiving a steady stream of passive rental income. Wouldn’t that be nice? Wait! Before you wave goodbye to your boss and dive head first into the world of real estate investments, here are some basic terms to become familiar with. Capitalization (“Cap”) rate […]

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3 things to consider before downsizing your home

November 30, 2017 by Bryan Velve

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Are you dreaming of selling up your family home and moving to a smaller place with easy maintenance? Perhaps a move to the suburbs, a rural area or even inter-province? Here are three things to think about as you ponder the next chapter in your life. Timing is everything Watch the gap in value between what […]

Filed Under: Buying, Selling Tagged With: declutter, downsizing, financing, market conditions, mortgage, moving house, professional realtor, realtor tips

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Housing affordability: From Boomers to Millennials

November 20, 2017 by Bryan Velve

I had a conversation with my mother about how my kids and the younger generation will afford homes in Vancouver one day, and how it almost seems impossible without help to do so. The response was quite surprising. Perseverance, hard work and sacrifice Instead of agreeing with me she told me of how people faired […]

Filed Under: Buying, Market trends Tagged With: baby boomers, housing affordability, millennials, vancouver real estate

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Moving house checklist

June 16, 2017 by The Velve Group

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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 […]

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8 common mistakes that homebuyers make

June 9, 2017 by The Velve Group

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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 […]

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