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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 […]

Filed Under: Buying, Market trends, Selling Tagged With: apartments, benchmark price, condominiums, detached properties, home buyer activity, market trends, mls home price index, residential real estate, sales-to-active listings ratio, single-family homes

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Promises…..and more promises

June 26, 2018 by Bryan Velve

Impossible promises

When the market is slowing down it becomes very easy for REALTORS® to promise more to get your listing. This is a downward slope that does more harm than good to the unsuspecting seller. Recently I have seen sellers going with the highest price and then sitting on the market for an extended period, and […]

Filed Under: Selling Tagged With: cma, comparative market analysis, home pricing strategies, professional realtor, property value, vancouver real estate

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3 things to consider before downsizing your home

November 30, 2017 by Bryan Velve

downsizing your home

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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5 tips to make first impressions count and sell your home sooner

August 25, 2017 by Bryan Velve

Curb appeal

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 […]

Filed Under: Selling Tagged With: curb appeal, home repairs, home staging, renovations, return on investment

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Tips for choosing a REALTOR®, and a warning…

August 17, 2017 by Bryan Velve

Red flag on a rocky beach

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 […]

Filed Under: Selling Tagged With: cma, comparative market analysis, home pricing strategies, professional realtor, property value, vancouver real estate

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Moving house checklist

June 16, 2017 by Greg Marenco

Moving truck

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 […]

Filed Under: Buying, Selling Tagged With: change of address, moving house, new home

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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 … [Read More...] about Award Winning Service

This is possibly the best move up market we have seen in more than 10 years…

February 28, 2019 by The Velve Group

The reporting of doom and gloom in the real estate sector has most buyers putting their real estate quest on hold. But is that the right … [Read More...] about This is possibly the best move up market we have seen in more than 10 years…

Larger properties on Vancouver’s Westside are seeing the greatest drop in prices.

February 26, 2019 by The Velve Group

Recent sales indicate that larger properties are seeing the greatest drop in prices. There have been two sales of 66' lots; one in Quilchena and the … [Read More...] about Larger properties on Vancouver’s Westside are seeing the greatest drop in prices.

Canadians Keep Using Their Homes as ATMs Even as Market Swoons

February 25, 2019 by The Velve Group

Canadians are ramping up borrowing against their homes even as the real estate market slumps, exposing the country’s financial system to … [Read More...] about Canadians Keep Using Their Homes as ATMs Even as Market Swoons

Home listings at four-year October high as sales remain below typical levels

November 2, 2018 by The Velve Group

VANCOUVER, BC – November 02, 2018 – Home sale activity across Metro Vancouver* remained below long-term historical averages in October. The Real … [Read More...] about Home listings at four-year October high as sales remain below typical levels

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