What renovations don't reveal.
Posted on Oct 11, 2026 in Buy
A beautifully renovated home can make an immediate impression. New cabinetry, contemporary finishes, and fresh paint are easy to appreciate. They're also among the easiest improvements to see.
What interests me just as much is what hasn't been updated.
In an older Vancouver house, that might mean investigating the plumbing, electrical systems, roof...
What we took out
Posted on Oct 10, 2026 in Sell
Preparing 302–2109 Rowland Street for sale wasn't about filling the home with new furniture. Much of the work involved deciding what didn't need to be there.
We started with a walkthrough, identifying what to keep, what to pack away, and where a little attention could make a difference. The owners took care of the decluttering, while I brought in se...
Where does the space go?
Posted on Oct 05, 2026 in Buy
Two homes can have the same square footage and feel completely different. One has a generous living area, practical storage, and bedrooms that comfortably fit furniture. The other loses valuable space to hallways, awkward corners, and rooms that look better on a floor plan than they function in person.
In Vancouver, where every square foot comes at...
Apartments lead sales downward
Posted on Oct 02, 2026 in Market Update
Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* declined 8.4 per cent relative to September last year, weighed down by the apartment segment.
The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,717 in September 2026, an 8.4 per cent decrease from the 1,875 sales recorded in September 2025. This was 25...