This will be the first in a series of videos I’m going to do this winter on some of the basics of buying and selling RE. In this blog I go thru some of the steps in listing and selling your home. It all starts with selecting the right Realtor and I always recommend you interview several for the job.

In this blog I discuss Chapter 7 of my book "Along for the Ride” on how to build a portfolio the right way and the difference between an investor and a speculator or market timer. I also share some of the tricks I use to help me stay the course and avoid bad decisions.

Rental rates on Vancouver condos have been increasing at a dramatic pace over the past 6 or 7 years and they show no sign of slowing anytime soon. Now that the NDP has put in limits on how much landlords can increase their monthly rent some landlords are now deciding to give annual increases where before they were keeping rents flat for existing tenants. Increased property tax rates, strata fees and insurance and a city wide vacancy rate at 1% are also putting upward pressure on rental rates.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 2708 1200 W GEORGIA STREET, Vancouver West, BCIn the heart of Downtown Vancouver, rarely found world class hotel living style, the well know Residences on Georgia. This gorgeous skyhome offers incredible Coal Harbor view. The unit was recently renovated with new carpet, new paint. One parking, one locker, insuite laundry. Corner unit. Steps away from Robson shopping, best location in downtown. 5 minutes walk to seawall, all fine dining. Open House: Sat, Dec 14, 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

Let’s get the story straight on a number of Real Estate matters. 1. That Vancouver real estate prices are high because of wide spread money laundering… Myth 2. The City of Vancouver and the province are doing everything in their power to help make homes more affordable... myth 3. New taxes are having an effect and lowering prices on condos in Vancouver… myth.

In this blog I point out the difference between good debt (Residential Mortgages at sub 3% interest rates) and credit card debt at 20%. I also discuss the power of leverage and it’s effect on creating wealth. As well as where I see good value in the current Vancouver market.