I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 214 8860 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia"APPLE GREENE" UP-GRADED 2- BEDROOM, 2- BATHROOM APARTMENT. MAJOR RENOVATIONS APPROX. 6YEARS AGO CONSISTING OF NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, BATHROOMS, HERITAGE DOORS, LIGHT FIXTURESAND MORE. 1032 SQ. FT. INCLUDING THE GLASSED IN BALCONY. GREAT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS AND LOUNGES. SHORT WALK TO SEA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE, SCHOOLS AND TRANSIT AT THE DOOR. THIS IS EXCELLENT VALUE.

Even though the official numbers from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board say we are at the bottom end of a balanced market I feel, based on the current level of inventory and the slowing sales numbers that we have pretty much been in a buyer's market since this past winter. I think it's only a matter of time before this becomes official. Homes and condos are still selling and in some cases desirable properties in good areas are selling in a matter of days and sometimes with multiple offers. The homes that are selling in a timely manner these days are not only priced right but they also show right. If an agent tells you they can have your home listed and on the market tomorrow they are not doing their job. If you want a quick s ...

We are proud to announce that this Jul 21st, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 6813 HAMBER Street in the Terra Nova neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Terra Nova.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Terra Nova House for sale.As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604 889-1118 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.Owen BiglandMacdonald Westmar

Location...it's the golden rule of Real Estate. It's been around forever and it still holds true today more than ever. In good times (like we've had the past decade) where prices are increasing year over year everything sells with ease. Busy street?... no problem. Under a bridge?...no problem. Beside a bus loop?...SOLD! But when markets start to slow and we get into a buyers market with plenty of competing properties, if your home is not in a desirable location you're going to take a hit in price!. Driving around Vancouver and Richmond these days I can't help but notice the poor locations of some of the new condo developments that are currently under construction. I guess it should be no surprise we have been building condos at a v ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 6813 HAMBER Street, Richmond, British ColumbiaSpacious, bright & beautifully designed 5 bedroom & 3 full bath home in prestigious Terra Nova. Features 1 bedroom & 1 full bath on main, large open concept kitchen & family room, vaulted 18 foot ceiling with skylight, 2 gas fireplaces, California shutters, crown moldings on main and radiant heating throughout. Enjoy the large master bedroom with walk-in closet and a skylight lit ensuite. This home shows like new with fresh paint and meticulous pride of ownership. Finished off with a beautifully manicured lawn makes it ready for easy move-in. Western exposed back yard with patio. Close to Spul 'u' Kwuks Elementary, Brunette Secondary, Transit, ...

One of the best and cheapest ways of adding value to your home is through quality landscaping. Curb appeal is vital in forming a positive first impression. Many buyers will not even bother looking at the inside of a home if it does not look appealing from the curb. Here are a few things I recommend:- Spruce up or add some outdoor containers. They add interest to patios, decks and doorways where would-be buyers enter the house. - Touch up the mulch and topsoil in your planter and garden beds. It makes the color of the flowers and plants really pop. - Trim and shape all overgrown trees and shrubs and mow and edge the lawn every week. All these things cost very little and can easily add $1000's to your selling price. More importantly ...

Flipping is not dead! There are an elite group of pros that can make a good living by flipping properties. I see fantastic deals on condos and homes that if bought by the right investor can be fixed up and flipped for a decent profit (sorry no doubling your money in 60 days type deals. Those are for HGTV in some sleepy city in the Southern US) or fixed up and rented as a long-term rental property (I love these kind).  Unfortunately I also see uneducated real estate investors make some pretty basic mistakes and end up loosing their shirts. My advice is if you're going to invest in Real Estate take the time to learn how to do it right. Don't just jump in and try and hit it out of the park with your first deal. Talk ...

If you've been reading the newspaper or watching the news you may have noticed a lot of so called "experts" and "analysts" calling for a real estate price correction in the Lower Mainland. Many of these so called experts have been calling for a correction for the better part of a decade now. They said Vancouver was in a bubble and it was going to burst. Unfortunately, many people listened to them sold their homes and rented while waiting for the bubble to pop; but instead missed out on hundreds of thousands in equity... ouch! One of these days they are going to get it right. Markets don't go up forever and Vancouver is long over due to take a breather. How much? Who knows many are saying 10-20%  (which is normal).If people want to ...

Vancouver Realtor Owen Bigland takes you on a video tour of the Downtown Vancouver skyline. Shot June 2012 from the roof of the Melville condo tower.

Vancouver Realtor Owen Bigland takes you on a video tour of the Downtown Vancouver skyline. Shot June 2012 from the roof of the Melville condo tower. He points out some of the key buildings and areas in the downtown core.