In this vlog I talk about people making predictions both in Vancouver Real Estate and the stock market and how you need to be careful on taking their advice. When considering a stock or ETF for your portfolio you have to consider suitability. In other words a stock that might be perfect for a 23 yr old might not be ideal for a 65 yr old.

The official stats for May 2020 were just released by the Vancouver Real Estate Board. May sales numbers were up substantially from April as we start to come out of the COVID-19 lockdown . Prices are also up slightly from this time last year. Sales are still well below our levels from May 2019 but listings were also down by almost the same percentage.

There are very few advantages a small retail investor has over the professional money managers of Wall St. The main advantage is to simply buy high quality dividend paying and growing companies with strong balance sheets and cash flows and then sit on your hands! Buy & Hold and keep these amazing American companies for decades at a time. Or buy a low cost index ETF like a Vanguard Dividend Appreciation fund (VIG). In Real Estate buying and holding is even more of an advantage because of the high transaction costs involved in buying and selling Real Estate.

Wanted to give you an update on the current situation in the Vancouver rental market. So far monthly rates on unfurnished 1 bedroom units are holding firm. However furnished rental rates are down 10%. I just placed a new tenant in one of my Mt Pleasant units for June 1. Call and viewing interest was down by over 50% from the last time I was looking for a tenant. This was to be expected since the city is still in a state of emergency and many businesses are still closed. I would expect the activity level in the rental market to slowly get back to more normal levels as we move into Summer.

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 1202 1060 ALBERNI STREET Vancouver West, Vancouver West, BCThe Carlyle is located in the heart of the best of Downtown Vancouver, with world class shopping & restaurants just steps away. The building features hotel style amenities including an indoor lap pool, hot tub, sauna, outdoor terrace with lounge & bbq area, fully equipped exercise centre and meeting room. Large 1 bedroom CORNER units such as this one are hard to come by, with high ceilings, plenty of windows throughout and an open concept layout. Gorgeous city views can be seen from the private covered balcony which can be used year-round. Makes for an excellent investment in a highly desirable area or personal enjoyment ...

I just finished uploading this 1/2 Duplex for sale, 1052 E 11TH AVENUE Vancouver East, Vancouver East, BCLike new, 3 year young HIGHLY DESIRABLE 1/2 DUPLEX in prime MOUNT PLEASANT. 4 bed/3.5 bath 1,572 sqft of modern living with private porch, backyard & garage. This beautiful home sits on a full 33’x 122’ lot on quiet tree lined street. Thoughtfully designed with plenty of natural light and superior finishings - wide plank HARDWOOD FLOORING, over height ceilings, radiant heat & plenty of storage. Fully equipped, bright kitchen with FISHER-PAYKEL SS appliances, gas stove & marble countertops. Beautiful french doors lead to quiet, SUNNY SOUTH facing outdoor area for private enjoyment and entertaining. BONUS - 280 sqft of crawl space ...

I just finished uploading this 1/2 Duplex for sale, 1052 E 11TH AVENUE Vancouver East, Vancouver East, BCLike new, 3 year young HIGHLY DESIRABLE 1/2 DUPLEX in prime MOUNT PLEASANT. 4 bed/3.5 bath 1,572 sqft of modern living with private porch, backyard & garage. This beautiful home sits on a full 33’x 122’ lot on quiet tree lined street. Thoughtfully designed with plenty of natural light and superior finishings - wide plank HARDWOOD FLOORING, over height ceilings, radiant heat & plenty of storage. Fully equipped, bright kitchen with FISHER-PAYKEL SS appliances, gas stove & marble countertops. Beautiful french doors lead to quiet, SUNNY SOUTH facing outdoor area for private enjoyment and entertaining. BONUS - 280 sqft of crawl space ...

Wanted to give you some frontline stories on a couple of recent solds including an extremely well bought unit that was sold during the peak COVID-19 lockdown in mid April. Now that we’re heading into June and the fear levels around COVID-19 are starting to slow, not too sure if we’ll see undersold units like this again, but you never know.

It's Saturday and hopefully you guys are getting outside and trying to enjoy some of the warmer Spring weather. In this blog I'm going to talk about what I have been up to the past 7 weeks under the COVID-19 lockdown. For the most part I've been trying to use my time productively. Reading lots of books, exercising, getting a bit of extra sleep and relaxation and of course having a bit of fun watching movies and some TV series. Would love to get some comments from my viewers on what you have been doing with your time

I just sold this Condo at B1105 1331 HOMER STREET, Vancouver West, BC Yaletown.View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales