What I tell clients about buying, selling and owning a home in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and North Burnaby.
Coquitlam’s real estate footprint is shifting rapidly. Driven by the Province of British Columbia’s landmark housing legislation, traditional municipal…
The massive $5-billion housing and infrastructure deal just announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby has been making major…
Buying a townhouse in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, or Port Moody is an exciting milestone. However, many homeowners experience serious sticker shock when…
Imagine finding a condo, writing an offer, and getting it accepted. You are officially in the "subject removal" phase, meaning you are just days away…
The Vancouver real estate market has shifted. In 2026, we find ourselves in a rare "Age of the Buyer." Inventory is at a 20-year high, and the frantic…
The First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) GST Rebate is the most significant tax break for new-build buyers in a generation. Officially finalized with Royal…
Congratulations, you finally have the keys to your Metro Vancouver home. But as the "new homeowner high" fades, many first-time buyers find themselves…
When we talk about home value in the Tri-Cities, we often focus on kitchen renos or curb appeal. But as a local REALTOR®, I can tell you that the most…
I’ve spent the better part of my career helping families navigate the chaos of moving day. I’ve seen it all: the lost keys, the overstuffed trucks, and…
If you own a home in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, or Port Moody, you are living in some of the most established and beautiful communities in the…
The real estate markets in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver are diverging, presenting distinct opportunities for investors in 2026. While Vancouver offers…
Achieving a premium sale price isn't just about the market conditions; it’s about the cumulative impact of small, deliberate actions. When you combine a…
If you own property in British Columbia, you've likely just received your annual BC Assessment notice in the mail. This figure often sparks conversation…
The real estate landscape in Coquitlam has reached a unique tipping point. While the condo and townhouse segments remain relatively balanced, the…
When you’re house hunting in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, or Port Moody, it’s easy to focus purely on square footage, bedroom counts, and benchmark prices.…
If you’re preparing to list your home in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, or Port Moody right now, you might notice a shift in the local landscape. The "go-go"…
"The moment I saw the numbers, my investing thesis changed forever. In Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, my home area, securing a modest, older detached…
The Vancouver and Fraser Valley winter brings its own unique challenges—a persistent mix of heavy rain, the occasional deep freeze, and the resulting…
For buyers in Metro Vancouver, the upfront costs are substantial due to high property values. Prepare for these fees, which are due before you get the…
You’ve mastered the condo life. For 5-10 years, your unit has been your home base in the Lower Mainland. But now, the dream is shifting: more space, a…
Every morning, the real estate headlines scream. Prices down! Inventory up! Buyer's Market is here!
It’s an exciting time for first-time buyers! With recent shifts in the market, appealing prices for townhouses and condos, and helpful government…
There's a myth about buying your first home: that it's this incredibly complex, impossibly difficult feat reserved for the wealthy. I'm here to tell you…
The Vancouver real estate market has been a story of unrelenting growth for over a decade. But with recent shifts, including rising interest rates and a…
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