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We’ve all been there: you go to start your car, and it just won’t turn over. You take it to the mechanic, hoping it’s something simple—maybe just the battery—but you don’t really know. In that moment, you’re putting your trust in someone else’s expertise to tell you what’s wrong, what it’ll cost, and whether you truly need that extra repair. And what you’re really hoping for is simple: honesty. Real estate works much the same way. When you’re buying or selling a home, you’re

Looking for local spots to shop for dinner in Upper Kitsilano? This stretch of West Broadway between Macdonald and Alma is filled with markets and bakeries that make cooking at home something to look forward to. Whether you’re picking up ingredients for a cozy night in or building a full spread to share, here’s my go-to “dinner loop” through one of Vancouver’s most charming neighbourhood pockets. When we moved to Vancouver and I decided to start selling homes here, we didn’t

In my last post, I explored the idea of buyer personas—a simple, human way of understanding who might buy your home and what matters most to them. That lens of empathy doesn’t just help with marketing; it also transforms how you approach pre-sale renovations. When people talk about renovating before selling a home , the conversation often jumps straight to projects—new kitchens, updated bathrooms, better flooring. But what truly drives value isn’t the project itself— it’s wha

“Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power, but most persuasive is he who understands the minds of others.” — Seneca Seneca wasn’t thinking about open houses in Kitsilano, but his observation still holds true in today’s Vancouver real estate market: understanding others is what changes outcomes. Before we even start talking about buyers , it’s worth remembering that you, the seller, are also a real person — with your own story, your own history in the home, and you

imagery and plans pulled from CMHC HOUSING DESIGN CATALOGUE: BC ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT 01 & BC SIXPLEX COURTYARD. Not for permit or construction. A Streamlined Concept With Some Familiar Challenges In mid-October, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its much-anticipated Housing Design Catalogue  — a national library of pre-designed homes aimed at cutting approval timelines and making construction more predictable. The idea is simple: rather than start

When you have a love for soaring ceilings, exposed brick and concrete, and walls of glass, nothing quite compares to the appeal of a converted loft. But what’s it really like to live in one? Here in Vancouver—especially in neighbourhoods like Yaletown , Gastown , and Mount Pleasant —loft living offers incredible character, history, and architectural charm. These homes often photograph beautifully, but behind the industrial aesthetic are a few practical realities that every bu

(Updated for Vancouver’s 2025 market) We've all heard people say them before: It's a buyer's market... you should wait until interest rates lower before you buy... spring is the only time to sell... ... But are these really true, or just well-worn real estate clichés that don’t reflect what’s actually happening in Vancouver’s housing market? Below are five of the most common myths I hear from buyers and sellers — and how taking a thoughtful, design-driven approach can turn th