House Hunting Alone in Vancouver? What Buyers Should Know Before Visiting Open Houses
Posted on Mar 08, 2026 in Selling and Buying Advice
House hunting alone in Vancouver? Learn what buyers should know before visiting open houses, including key questions and risks not revealed in listings. Online tools have made house hunting easier than ever.
But when buying a home in Vancouver, some of the most important information about a property sits beyond the listing description. Buyers who na...
Is Buying a Mount Pleasant Condo Better Than Renting? | 215-830 E 7th Avenue Vancouver
Posted on Feb 23, 2026
Is buying better than renting in Mount Pleasant? Explore this 1-bedroom condo near SkyTrain and St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. If you’re debating whether to keep renting or buy in Mount Pleasant, this opportunity is worth serious consideration.Many renters in East Vancouver are paying $2,400–$2,800 per month for a quality 1-bedroom.
When comparin...
University Housing in Vancouver: Buy or Rent?
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
Part 2 – Degree: Buy Near University Or Rent In Vancouver? University housing in Vancouver is part of the bigger puzzle of financial decisions families make when a student is accepted to UBC or another local institution It feels emotional. You want stability. Safety. Comfort.But the real question is practical: Does buying make financial sense — or...
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...
