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First Time Buyer
Most people looking at buying their first condo ask the same question. Why buy when the S&P 500 seems to offer similar or better returns? I ran the numbers across multiple real-world scenarios, including living, renting, and investing, to see how real estate actually compares today in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Investment Information on Airbnbs and Short Term Rentals in Downtown Vancouver
Why many North Vancouver buyers quietly end up happier in smaller, low-rise buildings
Some helpful information on how to make money using the City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan guidelines.
Discover the best places to live in the Lower Mainland and those adjacent for true happiness. From North Shore condos to Gambier Island escapes, find your 2026 real estate lifestyle-match and stop letting your commute dictate your joy.
Why do certain $3M+ condos sell quietly while others sit for months? Discover the three metrics sophisticated buyers use to evaluate downtown towers.
Lower Lonsdale condo tips on how one block changes light, street noise, and resale. Notes on Esplanade, 3rd Ave, and Lonsdale exposure.
How to think about older concrete buildings in Downtown Vancouver, not just which ones to buy.
From elevator factory to Engel & Völkers Vancouver
On June 15, 2018, new real estate rules came into effect that change how REALTORS® and their clients can work together in different circumstances.
Interesting facts about Lions Gate Bridge
It's time to consider the West End!
