12 Questions That Predict Whether You’ll Regret Downsizing.
Posted on Oct 11, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
You do not need perfect answers to all 12 questions. You do need to know which uncertainties could change your decision.
Before listing your house, separate your answers into three groups:
a. Must resolve: Financial calculations, suitable replacement housing, significant building concerns and the timing of the sale and purchase.
b. Acceptable compromi...
Should Canada Lift the Foreign Buyer Ban in 2027?
Posted on Sep 19, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
On January 1, 2027, Canada's foreign buyer ban is scheduled to expire.
So what happens next? Should Canada extend it? Let it expire? Or replace it with something more targeted?
The ban was introduced in 2023 to reduce foreign demand for Canadian housing and improve affordability for Canadians. Four years later, there is a much bigger question worth a...
What Happens If a House Appraises for Less Than Your Offer Price?
Posted on Aug 24, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
This article is for general information only and is not financial, mortgage, legal or tax advice. Buyers should consult their financial planner, mortgage broker or bank, and lawyer or notary regarding their specific circumstances and transaction.
You have been approved for a mortgage. Your offer is accepted. Everything looks good. Then the appraisal...
You have been approved for a mortgage. Your offer is accepted. Everything looks good. Then the appraisal...
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...
