So many people are living in fear of loss. They lose sleep over buying a home or investing for retirement.. "what if I buy today and the market goes down 15% next year?" What people should really be worried about is having capital sitting idle and not working for them. Forget about trying to time markets instead get your money working for you via a long term buy and hold strategy. Take advantage of our record low interest rates, the principal residence exemption, and leverage. Update: I just renewed one of my investment mortgages (Sept 7) at 1.2% variable rate.

Time for a refresher on my Golden Rules of Buying Real Estate in Vancouver. The main one being that buying your home should always be done with a long term holding period. 8-10 years minimum but hopefully much longer.

I just sold this House/Single Family at 6140 KALAMALKA CRESCENT, Richmond, BC Granville.View this recently sold House/Single Family or see all my home sales

I just sold this Townhouse at 260 W 1ST AVENUE, Vancouver West, BC False Creek.View this recently sold Townhouse or see all my home sales

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 608 2950 PANORAMA DRIVE, Coquitlam, BCOne of the best Corner units in the highly desirable CASCADE building by award winning Liberty Homes in Westwood Plateau. Surrounded by lush mountains and trees, with 9' ceilings and views from every room. This is luxury living in nature, with convenient proximity to Westwood Plateau for shopping/dining, schools, transit, outdoor activities and Golf Club. Full size gourmet kitchen with open concept includes: island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Extra large primary bedroom with 5-piece spa like ensuite and walk in closet. Bright & spacious dining and living room areas with extra large windows, lead out to the oversized ...

Another Federal election is just around the corner and this time around, all 3 major parties are promising to do something about housing affordability. All 3 are pledging to build millions of new homes... not sure how they will be able to do this in the City of Vancouver with all our restrictions in new construction. I think of all the campaign promises it’s the Conservatives who have the most tangible and realistic plan. If elected they are promising to remove the mortgage stress test which would have an immediate increase on affordability especially in a market like Vancouver. They also want to introduce and study longer term fixed mortgages 10-15, perhaps 20 year fixed like they have in the US.

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 215 1080 PACIFIC STREET, Vancouver West, BCDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a West End fully RENOVATED 2 bed/1 bath unit, in a CONCRETE building that’s steps to Sunset Beach! Beautiful renovations to this 788 sqft unit include new: floors, kitchen, bathroom, closets, blinds, paint and much more. Additional special touches added to outdoor living areas, including: deck flooring, artificial turf and privacy paneling. Conveniently located 1 block from the Aquatic Centre, SeaWall, Sunset Beach, 2 block to FreshMarket grocery & easy access to Granville Island. 1 secure underground parking and 1 storage locker included. FREE SHARED LAUNDRY. Showings by appointment.

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 1801 1415 W GEORGIA STREET, Vancouver West, BCEnjoy many comforts and modern conveniences in this FULLY RENOVATED, AIR-CONDITIONED 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 balcony home. This enviable CORNER unit has 1,286 sqft of open concept living with WATER, CITY AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS, located in the highly desirable COAL HARBOUR neighbourhood. No expenses were spared in redesigning this home including Bosch Appliances, Steam & Rain Shower, Premium Stone Countertops in kitchen/bar/bathrooms, High Quality Fixtures, Custom Cabinetry / Recessed Ceiling Lights / Surround Sound Speakers throughout, Radiant Floors, Solar Powered Blinds, Built in Murphy Bed in 2nd bed, Built-in Outdoor Fire Pit/BBQ & TV, plus ...

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 403 624 AGNES STREET, New Westminster, BCThis unit has it ALL! Top Floor, Corner Unit, large 1 bed & 1 bath with in-suite laundry & rentals allowed. Well maintained strata & Rainscreened in 2015. New hot water tank, toilet and washer/dryer. Perfect home for First Time Buyers or Investors. Enjoyable outdoor space with private balcony & easy access to common Rooftop Deck with amazing views! Comes with 1 secure parking and storage locker. Mackenzie Steps is located in a Quiet & Convenient neighbourhood near Douglas College, Royal City Shopping Centre, Restaurants, and 5 min walk to New West Skytrain Station. Showings by Appointment

I just sold this House/Single Family at 1658 GOLF CLUB DRIVE, Tsawwassen, BC Cliff Drive.View this recently sold House/Single Family or see all my home sales