From Degree to Downsizing: Why Real Estate Decisions Need Runway
Posted on Feb 12, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
This Part 1 of a 3‑Part Series on Life Events and Real Estate in Vancouver.
Downsizing in Vancouver is often driven by life events. Learn how 3–12 months of runway improves timing, leverage, and real estate outcomes. But most property decisions in Vancouver aren’t driven by the market. They’re driven by life.
Last year, I met a family who thought the...
How to Pay for Renovations Before Selling (and After Buying) in Vancouver
Posted on Jan 30, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
Thinking about renovating before selling or after buying in Vancouver? Learn how people actually pay for renovations, what delivers ROI, and when to skip it.
Who This Is For; Vancouver condo, townhouse, and older detached homeowners considering renovations before selling — and buyers deciding whether renovating is the smarter way to stay in their pr...
Who This Is For; Vancouver condo, townhouse, and older detached homeowners considering renovations before selling — and buyers deciding whether renovating is the smarter way to stay in their pr...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
Why so many families think about this decision for years and what quietly gets lost in the waiting
Most downsizing decisions don’t begin with urgency. They begin with postponement.
Not because people are careless or uninformed—but because downsizing is rarely about where to move next. It’s about unwinding years of life, responsibility, and emotion wi...
Why Headlines Are Misleading — and What Actually Decides Outcomes
Posted on Dec 17, 2025 in Selling and Buying Advice
Most buyers and sellers in GV don’t compete in the market they think they’re in. Only compete against a very small group of buyers or sellers chasing the same few properties.
Once understand which market you’re actually in, 2026 becomes far less uncertain — and far more navigable.
If you are like most consumers, decisions are often based on headlines...
Should You Move in 2026? The Truth About Vancouver’s Window of Advantage
Posted on Nov 17, 2025 in Selling and Buying Advice
Thinking about a move in 2026? Here’s why a rare window is opening for Vancouver homeowners—and how to prepare now.
The Smartest Approach: Start Planning Now, Move When Ready
2026 move doesn’t start in 2026. It starts with conversations, clarity and planning.
Here’s what smart homeowners do:
1. Review their financing early
2. Understand the buy-first v...
How to Understand Home Evaluations in Vancouver’s Shifting Market
Posted on Sep 28, 2025 in Selling and Buying Advice
Learn how Vancouver sellers can evaluate their home without over-relying on comps. Smart pricing strategies help you win in today’s shifting market.
Selling a home in Vancouver is no longer about picking a number based on what your neighbour sold for last year. In today’s shifting market—where prices, demand, interest rates and government policies c...
