I just finished uploading this House for sale, 7366 LUCAS Road, Richmond, British ColumbiaNestled in the most sought-after & exclusive Sunnymede neighborhood. Sandwiched by million dollar homes; quiet, pleasant street appeal. This cozy & love home has been updated over the years - new roof, boiler, paint converted workshop into into hobby room/ recreation. Main floor features formal living & dining rooms; spacious kitchen & family room. Upstair-master bedroom with large walk in wardrobe; 3 good size bedrooms & 2 dens. Peaceful & private southern backyard features hot tub & renovated detached hobby room/recreation - good for office use. Centrally located with all amenities -schools, shop, restaurants & public transportation. Great school ...

I had an email from a viewer who was frustrated at the amount of special levies he had been getting on his townhouse to replace many of the major components on his unit. Being on a fixed income he was thinking about selling to avoid getting hit with more unforeseen expenses down the road. Unexpected special levies and assessments can happen. However, they can be greatly reduced by simply doing some due diligence on the unit you are thinking of buying. You and your Realtor should be able to determine with a fair bit of accuracy the current condition of the major components of the home (Roof, Windows, Siding, Balconies, Heating system), the current life expectancy of these components and what they will cost to fix or replace. Most of ...

The Globe & Mail published an article last week entitled. "There's No Shame In Renting, Rather Than Owning". It asked the question, ‘will a person be less financially successful if they rent as opposed to owning their principal residence’. They sent me a tweet to my twitter account twitter.com/owenbigland asking me for my opinion. While I agree there should be no shame in renting and for some people renting makes more sense than owning. Especially if you think you may need to move sooner rather than later and don't have the ability to hold onto your home for the long run. My simple reply back to them was Yes... chances are you will be less financially successful later in life by renting for long periods of time.  Wat ...

We are proud to announce that this Dec 14th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 10177 PUGWASH Place in the Steveston North neighborhood, Richmond. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Steveston North.Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Steveston North 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

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 9 10177 PUGWASH Place, Richmond, British ColumbiaRARE 1 LEVEL RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOME IN STEVESTON NORTH 1,348 SQ.Ff. 3 - BEDROOM, 2 - FUll BATHROOM END UNIT W/ DOUBLE CARPORT. GENEROUS SIZE MASTER BEDROOM WITH FUll ENSUITE. LARGE LIVING AND DINING ROOM WILL ACCOMODATE ALL YOUR FURNITURE. NICE SIZED KITCHEN WITH EATING AREA WITH SLIDING GLASS DOOR TO YOUR PATIO AND LARGE PRIVATE SOUTH FACING BACKYARD. THIS IS AS CLOSE TO DETACHED LIVING AS YOU CAN GET. PERFECT FOR DOWNSIZING. WELL MAINTAINED COMPLEX WITH ONLY 21 UNITS TOTAL AND LOW MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE OF $223.51/MONTH GREAT LOCATION IN QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO DlEFENBAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STEVESTON VILLAGE, SEAFAIR SHOPPING ...

It really is amazing how some condo units and buildings in Downtown Vancouver can garner multiple offers and sell well above asking price in a matter of days. While similar units in the same neighbourhood languish on the market for months with little or no interest and sell well below asking when they finally do sell. Tilting the odds in your favour iseasy, just ask yourself a few simple questions before you buy. Is the building I'm buying into a desirable one and what kind of owners have bought into it? Is there sufficient interest in this building and neighbourhood and will I have any problems selling in a timely manner when the time comes to move on? How long does it normally take to sell a unit in this building and ...

December 2013 Market Update November was a good month. The sun was shining and the housing market was strong. So far this fall, it seems as though house prices and sales have moved into a healthy balanced market in most parts of the province. Well-priced product sells while overpriced product sits. It's the way a market should be. Moving into November, a few things from the past month have been interesting vis-à-vis the BC housing market. Firstly, the US government shutdown and debt ceiling crisis had a negligible effect on both the BC housing market and financial markets in general. It seems as though most people have already priced US government dysfunction into their decision-making process. So, barring a black-swan event, it see ...

I just sold this Condo at 311 8760 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, 703 1333 GEORGIA Street W, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaRare opportunity at the QUBE. Immaculate junior 1 bedroom in Coal Harbour. Steps from the Seawall, Stanley Park, Fitness World, and Cardero's. Stunning water view. Top of the line features, granite countertops with 2" built-up edges, hardwood flooring and Kitchen Aid's stainless steel Architectural Series appliances, 5' high tinted windows, spacious spa-style bathroom, in-suite laundry, 24 hour concierge/security. Pets allowed and rents allowed.

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 2 4311 BAYVIEW Street, Richmond, British ColumbiaThis 3 level townhome with views of the river sits right in the heart of Steveston Village. Extensively upgraded, this 2 bedroom unit features double french doors, laminate and real hardwood flooring. stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, high-end carpet upstairs, 2" blinds and 2.5 bathrooms for your convenience. part of the tandem garage has been beautifully finished and wired for a superior home office or media room. just steps from the boardwalk and all Steveston has to offer.