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Vancouver real estate, on the record.

Straight answers on Vancouver and Burnaby real estate: what is actually selling, what it costs, and what to check before you buy or list. By Kyle Mark *PREC.

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January 23, 2024 · 5 min

Are Prices Rising in Vancouver East? A Local's Insight on Canadian Real Estate

A local's take on Vancouver East prices in early 2024: why homes cost so much here, how people afford them, and what to watch next.

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January 22, 2024 · 4 min

Budget-Friendly Home Decor Ideas: Vancouver Edition

Thrift finds, DIY projects, cheap plants and hard-working furniture: practical ways to decorate your Vancouver home without spending a lot.

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January 19, 2024 · 4 min

The Future of High-End Real Estate: Tech Trends in Vancouver's Luxury Market

Virtual tours, smart homes, AI and eco-friendly design: how tech is changing the way people buy, sell and live in Vancouver's luxury homes.

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January 16, 2024 · 4 min

Embracing a Simpler Life: The Upside of Downsizing in Vancouver

Why downsizing in Vancouver can free up cash and time, how to sort, budget and pick a smaller home, and how to tell if it's the right move for you.

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January 12, 2024 · 3 min

December 2023 Vancouver Housing Market Update

What December 2023 looked like in Vancouver: sales below the 10-year average, firm prices, and what it meant for buyers and sellers heading into 2024.

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January 11, 2024 · 2 min

Sustainable Living in Vancouver

Green materials, energy upgrades, water savings and native-plant yards: practical ways to make your Vancouver home eco-friendly and cut your bills.

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January 8, 2024 · 2 min

Tips for Vancouver Luxury Property Investors

Where to look, how to finance and what to watch on tax and legal when you invest in Vancouver luxury property, from a broker who's been there.

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January 4, 2024 · 3 min

First-Time Home Buyers in Vancouver

How first-time buyers in Vancouver save, qualify for a mortgage and negotiate, plus straight answers on BC's first-time buyer programs.

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January 2, 2024 · 3 min

The Insider’s Guide to Vancouver’s Most Luxurious Neighborhoods

An insider's guide to West Vancouver, Shaughnessy, Kitsilano, Coal Harbour and Yaletown: homes, lifestyle and what sets each one apart.

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December 22, 2023 · 2 min

Interior Design Secrets: Transforming Your Vancouver Space on a Budget

Five ways to refresh your Vancouver home on a budget: thrift store finds, simple DIY upgrades, smarter layouts, affordable decor and minimalism.

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December 18, 2023 · 2 min

Investing in Elegance: The Best Luxury Neighborhoods in Vancouver

Vancouver's top luxury neighbourhoods compared: West Vancouver, Shaughnessy, Kitsilano, Yaletown and Coal Harbour, and who each one suits.

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December 15, 2023 · 3 min

November Market Report 2023

Greater Vancouver's market in November 2023: the Bank of Canada's rate hold, sales and inventory direction, pricing, and what balance means.

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December 15, 2023 · 3 min

Navigating Vancouver's Luxury Real Estate Market Trends

Why Vancouver's luxury market slowed in 2023, why the ultra-luxury tier kept moving, and what growing supply at the top meant for buyers.

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December 11, 2023 · 3 min

Embracing AI in Vancouver's Real Estate Market

How AI helps Vancouver buyers and sellers: sharper client conversations, tools that cross language barriers, and stronger property marketing.

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December 8, 2023 · 3 min

Top 5 Home Repair Tips Every Vancouver Homeowner Should Know

The five repairs that matter in Vancouver's wet, seismic climate: roof, moisture and mold, insulation, earthquake-proofing and drainage.

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December 4, 2023 · 4 min

Empowering Your Wealth Through Home Buying

How buying a Vancouver home builds wealth: pre-approval, down payment sources, closing costs, market conditions and the cooling-off period.