Owen blogs about how strata properties in Downtown Vancouver can sometimes be designated as live/work zoning. You need to be aware that this dual zoned designation can sometimes make the property taxes on these condos and townhomes higher than standard residential zoning only.

According to the Vancouver Real Estate Board we are at the bottom of a balanced market. It's a great time to be a buyer. Lots of inventory, record low interest rates and we're starting to see some motivated sellers out there.

Owen Bigland blogs about what you need to know about strata law in BC. If you live or are planning on buying a condo or townhouse in Vancouver you will need to know and understand the basics of BC Strata Law. In this blog Owen explains where your monthly strata fees go and what they are used for.

A lot of first time buyers in Vancouver are starting to go back to the basics. They're letting go of their attachment to stainless steel and granite counters and returning to the fundamentals of real estate as a home, shelter and secure place to invest long term not short. The home will not be their ATM machine.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 201 8740 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia"Apple Greene" bright & spacious 1 bedroom + Den. (Den easily converts to 2nd bedroom). New phase featuring hook-up for insuite laundry, 1.5 bathrooms. 1118 sq ft including the enclosed balcony. Loads of storage space plus a locker. Undercover parking. Great rec. facilities with indoor & outdoor swimming pools and more. Near Seafair Shopping Centre and transit.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 212 1175 FERGUSON Road, Tsawwassen, British ColumbialARGE 1 -BEDROOM SOUTH FACING APARTMENT IN CENTURY HOUSE. HUGE LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM WITH SLIDING GLASS DOOR TO AN OPEN BALCONY. NICE WHITE KITCHEN AND A GOOD SIZE MASTER BEDROOM.INSUITE LAUNDRY AND SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING. GREAT LOCATION IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TSAWWASSEN. JUST STEPS TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND TRANSIT.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 205 8760 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia"Apple Greene" special and seldom available Miami Model. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom corner aprtment. Located in the new phase with insuite laundry. Eating space in the kitchen with sliding glass doors to the balcony. Over 1140 sq ft including the glassed in balcony. Storage locker and undercover parking. Recreation facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna, exercise room and lounges. Near Seafair Shopping Centre and transit.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 119 8880 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia"APPLE GREENE PARK" IMMACULATE 2-BEDROOM PLUS DEN APARTMENT. (DEN COULD EASILY BECOME 3RD BDRM) 1.5 BATHROOMS. NEWER KITCHEN CUPBOARDS AND APPLIANCES. OVER 1240 SQ. FT. INCL. THE GLASSED IN BALCONY. LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE. UNDERCOVER PARKING. GREAT REC. FACILITIES WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS, SAUNA, EXERCISE ROOM AND MORE. CLOSE TO SEAFAIR SHOPPING CENTRE AND TRANSIT. THIS APARTMENT IS WEST FACING LOOKING ONTO A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN AREA

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 229 8860 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia"Apple Greene" 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. Freshly painted and new carpet throughout. Over 1030 sq ft including the open balcony. in suite storage plus a locker space. Undercover parking. Great complex with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Seafair shopping center across the road and transit at the door, heat, water and sewer included in the maintenance fee.

Before you start looking at properties make sure you get pre-approved for a mortgage. Getting pre-qualified is not worth the paper it's written on. You need to go into the bank fill out some paper work and verify your income etc. The bank will let you know exactly what they will lend and lock in a rate for you.