Embracing Multiplexes for Affordable Housing In a significant move to address Vancouver's housing crisis, city councillors approved changes to zoning and development bylaws. These changes aim to increase housing density in areas that once dominated single-family homes, offering hope to those seeking affordable housing in the city. Image source: The Key Changes The new…
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Vancouver Housing Market March 2020 | Real Estate Market Report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz_sG8vcjyo In this video Ashley Smith, President of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) takes us through a summary of the March 2020 Vancouver housing market March 2020 statistics. For our visual learners, watch the video above! Otherwise, continue reading our post for the main housing statistics and insights. Vancouver Housing Market March 2020…
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Second Closet Disrupts the Self-Storage Industry with Unique Service
What is Second Closet? Second Closet is an innovative and technology based storage service company disrupting the self storage industry. The company picks up, stores and returns items for as low as $3 per month. The prices and service are unbeatable in comparison to their competitors. No longer are the days of moving boxes into…
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Foreclosure – What it is and How The Foreclosure Process Works
When you take on a mortgage for a property, you may not think ahead about the worst case scenarios. However as financial situations change and you find yourself facing a foreclosure on your home, you face a difficult situation in life. Foreclosures are a long and straining process emotionally and financially for homeowners. This post…
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MLA Canada Newswire | Thursday, July 25, 2019
MLA Canada Newswire | Thursday, July 25, 2019 A development application has been submitted to the City of for a new market rental building on a site at 731-743 East Broadway, located mid-block between Fraser Street and Prince Albert Street, on the north side of Broadway. The site is 12,093 (122′ x 99′) and is…
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What Is Rainscreen?
In Vancouver, if your building was built approximately between 1982 to 1999 it may have required rain-screening technology. This was the so called "leaky condo" era. Let's dive into what rain screen is. First off, what is rain screening? You can’t really point to a rainscreen, because it isn’t a thing — it’s a system.…
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Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT)
Selling a Home with a Public Guardian in Trust (PGT) I recently sold a home which was under Public Guardian in Trust, this means that the PGT as a corporation had taken over the legal proceedings of the home in order to protect the interests of the home owner who may not be capable due…
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New Vancouver Duplex Zoning
Affordable housing seems to be the talk of the town lately. Young buyers want more options, home owners want to maintain their value and everyone wants to know what the City of Vancouver is doing to keep people living in the city and enjoying the beauty and amenity of one of the worlds…
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September Market Update – Metro Vancouver
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) has just released their market update for September and it has me considering the current market. Knowing the market is key to successful sales and allows me to price competitively and get the best possible outcome for my client’s. I also recommend that my client’s have a up…
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A Brief History of Coal Harbour
Continuing our series on Vancouver’s neighbourhoods this week we look into the history of Coal Harbour. Nestled on the edge of Vancouver overlooking Burrard Inlet and surrounded by the Sea wall, Stanley Park and downtown’s shopping and entertainment districts, Coal Harbour real estate offers some of the best (and most expensive) views in all of…
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