The legendary Zig Zigler used to say that opportunities are all around us if you look. Did you wake up this morning to an alarm clock or to an opportunity clock? Well, here's your wake up call. I see plenty of fantastic buying opportunities in Vancouver and Richmond Real Estate every month. Even when the market is active and prices are rising like they are these days. So Ii thought I would profile a few for you on my video blog. The buyers’ need two things to achieve success with these homes: a small reserve fund to cover some future levies, and a bit of patience ( 5years +). If you can manage those two things, then you have found yourself a great buy.

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 4880 BONAVISTA Drive, Richmond, British ColumbiaWell maintained 2 level home on large 8,216 sq ft lot in Steveston North. 3 pc bath down makes it easy to have extended family live with you! Side yard allows easy access to popular new Railway bike path, just 5 minutes to the Steveston Village shops and restaurants! Great opportunity for a big family home on a large lot or build a new home over 3700 sq ft.

I just sold this Condo at 106 8720 NO 1 Road, Richmond, British Columbia Boyd Park.View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 203 33 PENDER Street W, Vancouver West, British Columbia33 LOFT OPEN PLAN in hip Crosstown neighbourhood. Pets and rental s ok. Quiet N facing unit with RARE 160 sf private patio. 1 parking, Bike room and Guest suite. Efficient builtin storage, granite counters, SS KitchenAid appliances, gas cooking, portable Island works for room divider, food prep or buffet. 10ft ceilings, Spa bathroom, separate glass shower and tub. Practical slate floors. Located across from Tinseltown mall , multiplex cinema, fine dining; T&T, Nestors, as well as GM Place, BC Place Science World, Gastown, Dr SunYatSen Gardens.

When you hire a realtor to list, market and sell your home you’re really hiring a Real estate consultant. You’re hiring that Realtor for his or her experience, professionalism and expertise in selling homes. Any old realtor can fill in the paper work needed to list your home and get it on the MLS. Only a full time experienced professional is going to first consult you on ways to improve your home to get it ready for sale and ways to improve its value to get you the maximum selling price. An experienced Real estate consultant will also educate you on a pricing strategy as well as various marketing initiatives that are proven to drive more interest in your home. The commission rate should never be the deciding factor in hiring a Real ...

We are proud to announce that this Aug 10th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 9700 GLENACRES Drive in the Saunders neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Saunders.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Saunders Townhouse 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

We are proud to announce that this Aug 9th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 3591 GRANVILLE Ave in the Terra Nova neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse 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 Townhouse 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

Summer 2014 is shaping up to be one of the most active in many years. Sales volume is up, prices are up and buyer activity is high. I'm getting calls every week from people who are looking to hire me to sell their home. About 50% of the people who call me have added me to there short list of Realtors to interview for the job of listing and marketing there home. 100% of the time I get asked about my commission rate and why should they pay me X amount if another Realtor can do it for $6000 less. I suggest the most important questions you should be asking potential Realtors are: What is your marketing strategy to get exposure to my home, What have you sold recently and at what price. Is the realtor consistently setting ne ...

We are proud to announce that this Aug 2nd, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 9700 GLENACRES Drive in the Saunders neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Saunders.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Saunders Townhouse 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