I have often used a rule of thumb that if you buy a home today you can expect the value of that home to double every 20 years. I’m actually using quite a conservative rate of return here compared to what Vancouver homes have appreciated over the past 3 or 4 decades. I also compare how the slow and steady return of Vancouver Real Estate pales in comparison to what many high quality stocks have returned over the past 20-25 years.

In our current hot Canadian Real Estate market it was only a matter of time before I started seeing overly optimistic articles in various publications and blogs. They try and convey a message that RE only goes up, buy now or forever be priced out. Buy a pre-sale condo or two and make a $100K in a few years without having to close. Sure these things might happen if everything goes your way but what if it doesn’t? As always, I suggest my clients and viewers to always take a long term balanced approach to buying RE and why you always should have at least 8-10 year holding period with any property you buy. Don’t over leverage and allow a buffer for potential interest rate increases. Markets can do some crazy things in the short term and ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1021 E 14th Ave, Vancouver, BCHighly desirable Mt Pleasant location on a quiet tree lined street. RM-5 Zoning with lots of potential. Walking distance to schools, parks, transit and trendy shops.

I can tell you from experience if you follow these habits you will have a great deal of success in your life. Hope you enjoy!

A variety of topics in this video including the record breaking February statistics from the GVREB as we move into a strong sellers market on all product types. CMHC Evan Siddal is leaving next month and tweets out that he was wrong on his bold prediction that the market was headed for a major correction and it's time again for the annual BC Envy Tax Declarations.

I just sold this Townhouse at 115 161 W GEORGIA STREET, Vancouver West, BC Downtown VW.View this recently sold Townhouse or see all my home sales

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 2506 1331 W GEORGIA STREET, Vancouver West, BCThoughtfully laid out - One bedroom plus den in “THE POINTE” located in one of Vancouver most desirable locations - COAL HARBOUR. Beautiful City, peek-a-boo mountain and water views. Well maintained building with 24 hour concierge, Gym, Lounge, Business Center, Bike Locker, 1 Parking & Visitor parking. Steps away from Seawall, Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, Shopping, Skytrain Station, Schools, Coffee Shops and many Restaurants. 93 WALK SCORE, 100 TRANSIT SCORE. Excellent opportunity for first time buyer or investor. Pets and Rentals (min 28 days) allowed **Showings by appointment only: Mar 11, Mar 13 & Mar 14. Have your Realtor book ...

I've been speaking with a number of builders and renovators recently, who have told me the cost of building and renovating has spiked up 15 to 20% in the past 12 months. Materials like wood, drywall, flooring, fixtures and appliances have all taken a spike up. A shortage of skilled trades is also to blame. In this video I also discuss strata restrictions on Lower Mainland condos. No rentals, no pets and age restrictions and their effect on prices and the time it takes to sell these homes.

I just sold this Apartment/Condo at 301 874 W 6TH AVENUE, Vancouver West, BC Fairview VW.View this recently sold Apartment/Condo or see all my home sales

I just sold this Apartment/Condo at 102 8840 NO. 1 ROAD, Richmond, BC Boyd Park.View this recently sold Apartment/Condo or see all my home sales