Laneway Home vs Coach House in Vancouver: What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know
Posted on Jul 29, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
What is the difference between laneway homes and coach houses including ownership, resale potential, rental income and investment opportunities.
Vancouver homeowners have become increasingly interested in detached secondary homes as a way to create more flexibility, add housing options, and increase property value. Terms like **laneway home**, **coa...
The Part of Selling Your Home That Nobody Ever Sees
Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
Michael, would you come by and have a look at our property ? That phone call started what most people would eventually see as a successful sale. Ten days on the market. Two offers. Sold for 99% of the asking price. A neighbourhood record of $997 per square foot. To most people, that's the story. To me, that's simply the outcome. The real story happ...Who Really Runs Your Strata? Good Governance, Owner Rights & Common Sense in BC Condominiums
Posted on Jun 30, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
Thinking of buying or living in a condo? Learn how strata councils, property managers and good governance affect your rights, comfort and property value in BC.
When people buy a condominium, they usually compare location, floor plan, monthly strata fees, parking, storage,and amenities. They may review the depreciation report, glance through a few co...
waiting for lower rates? you might be waiting for the wrong thing.
Posted on Jun 11, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
Will lower rates make homes more affordable? Will more buyers rush into the market ? They're fair questions.
But after helping Vancouver buyers and sellers navigate changing markets for more than 15 years, I've learned something more important: Interest rates matter-but they're rarely the reason someone has a successful outcome.
But after helping Vancouver buyers and sellers navigate changing markets for more than 15 years, I've learned something more important: Interest rates matter-but they're rarely the reason someone has a successful outcome. The Bank of Canada he...
Vancouver Real Estate in 2026: Why Waiting Feels Safer—But Often Costs More
Posted on Apr 30, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
Most buyers and sellers don’t have a market problem. They have a clarity problem.
If you’re considering a move in 2026 ask this question: What would need to be true for me to act confidently?
Introduction
This looks like a buyer’s market.It isn’t—at least not in the way most people think.
Inventory is up.
Buyers have more choice.
But here’s what’s actual...
What Feels Easy Now… The Gaps Vancouver Buyers Only Notice After
Posted on Apr 13, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
What feels easy when buying in YVR can hide key gaps. Learn where buyers miss value, risk, and protection before it’s too late.
Walking into open houses on your own feels like the easiest way to start your home search in Vancouver. No pressure. No commitment. Just exploring. That works—until buyers realize later that the process wasn’t as neutral—or...
