Greater Vancouver Real Estate Blog & Homeowner Resources


Spring Lawn Care

Posted on Apr 07, 2015 in Home Care

As the ground thaws across Canada, except for those on the West Coast who have forgotten what a snowflake looks like at all, the time for gardening and lawn care is upon us. 

Aeration is often referred to as the best fertilizer for your lawn - and it's fairly simple to do. The process involves the removal of small cores - or plugs of soil - which are...

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March Market Review

Posted on Apr 06, 2015 in Market Update

Demand Continued To Rise Across Metro Vancouver's Housing Market

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 4,060 on the MLS® in March 2015. This represents a 53.7% increase compared to the 2,641 sales recorded in March 2014, and a 32.6% increase compared to the 3,061 sales...

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February Market Review

Posted on Mar 17, 2015 in Market Update

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales reached 3,061 on the MLS® in February 2015. This represents a 21% increase compared to the 2,530 sales recorded in February 2014, and a 60% increase compared to the 1,913 sales in January 2015. 

Last month’s sales were 20.2% above the 10-year sales average for...

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Buying & Selling can be stressfull

Posted on Mar 04, 2015 in Sellers

Buying and selling a home can get pretty hectic. You may be focusing on moving to a new home, yet you want to keep your old home looking great so that it's ready to sell. Here are some tips for keeping your home looking great without spending a ton of time and money. 

Think Minimalist
It's easy to let clutter accumulate over the years, and if you're i...

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January 2015 Market Review

Posted on Feb 07, 2015 in Market Update

Home Buyers Remain Active Despite Reduced Selection

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 1,913 on the MLS® in January 2015. This represents an 8.7% increase compared to the 1,760 sales recorded in January 2014, and a 9.6% decline compared to the 2,116 sales in Decembe...

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SELLING YOUR HOME? BE PREPARED!!

Posted on Feb 03, 2015 in Sellers

Selling your home can be very stressful to many people. (I try to make it at least stressful as possible) To make the whole process smoother, it helps to be prepared. The following suggestions will help you prepare your home for potential buyers. 

Create Space 
Prospective buyers are usually looking to upgrade. They have outgrown their home. Perhaps...

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