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Oops! Six Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for a Mortgage!

Posted on Jan 04, 2018


For most people a mortgage is the biggest debt we will ever carry and a home is the most expensive purchase we will ever make. This is why it is absolutely crucial to avoid mistakes that cause you to pay more than you should or even jeopardize your ability to qualify for a mortgage.

Many people make easily avoidable mistakes when shopping for a mort...

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Gastown Living - Downtown Vancouver

Posted on Jan 20, 2017


Author: Roma Barba

We love Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, and enjoy living, loving and selling Gastown!

Gastown is the city that never sleeps. It brings to mind areas in Brooklyn, New York, the arts district in Paris and certain areas of Venice – specifically walking along Abbot Kinney in So Cal. From the European lamp posts that light up the even...

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East Van - The Drive

Posted on Jan 18, 2017


Author: Roma Barba

If you haven’t had a chance to check out and explore Commercial Drive, also known as “The Drive,” you should put it on your list for a weekend activity. Commercial Drive has quickly become a hotbed of real estate for those commuting into Downtown with a convenient Skytrain stop at the corner of Broadway & Commercial Drive. Also kn...

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August 2015 Vancouver Market Update - Competition Everywhere!

Posted on Sep 04, 2015

    August 2015 Vancouver Market Filled with Competition


Instead of spending time at the beach, many Vancouver home buyers spent the summer months searching for their next home. Between June and August, home sales were between 25 and 30 per cent above the ten-year sales average. Inventory levels were depleted and down neover 26% over the same month last...

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BC Housing Demand Forecast to be Strongest Since 2007

Posted on Jun 01, 2015

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2015 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today.



“More robust economic growth, strong consumer confidence and rock-bottom mortgage interest rates are expected to push housing demand this year to its highest level since 2007,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist.

Multiple Listing Servi...

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2014 Vancouver Real Estate Market Wrap Up, 2015 Predictions - Off to a Busy Start!

Posted on Feb 12, 2015


2014 In Summary:

​Last years real estate market in Vancouver exceeded expectations. We were projected to see price increases of 2-3% in most areas, basically keeping up with inflation. However, in many pockets we saw price increases of 10% or more! Detached homes on Vancouver's Westside, Eastside & in North Vancouver and Burnaby all shot up at leas...

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