Hartley by Porte Communities

Neighbourhood Located in the burgeoning community of Surrey City Centre, Hartley by Porte Communities is convenient and minutes away from the Surrey Central Skytrain station, which connects directly to downtown Vancouver and beyond. Residential Plan 1,2,3 Bedroom Units span across 6 Stories. Prices starting at the high $ 300s.  Current Status Pre-construction, sales anticipated to … Read more

1650 East 12th Ave by Wesgroup

Neighourhood In the center of the vibrant Commercial Drive, the future residence will be 3-minutes away from the Commercial-Broadway Skytrain station. Residential Plan Development plans submitted by Wesgroup call for a six-story residence with a mix of studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. Current Status Pre-construction.

Monthly Market Report October 2021

Home sale activity in Metro Vancouver* remained above historical averages in October while the overall supply of homes for sale dipped to levels not seen in three years. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,494 in October 2021, a 5.2 per cent decrease from … Read more

Monthly Market Report September 2021

Home sale activity remains elevated across Metro Vancouver’s* housing market while the pace of homes being listed for sale continues to follow long-term averages. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,149 in September 2021, a 13.6 per cent decrease from the 3,643 sales recorded in September 2020, and a 0.1 per cent decrease from the 3,152 homes sold in August 2021. Last … Read more

How to Set a Rental Price for Your Investment Property

Woman is a landlord who is looking to accurately price her rental property

As a real estate investor, knowing how to set a rental price for your investment property is important. We go in-depth about why it’s essential to set the right market rent for your home, and you can read more about this topic [HERE].  Understanding the rental value of your home is important to managing your … Read more

How to Price your Rental and Why Renting Above or Below Market Is Not A Good Idea

Property owner will like to attract a good tenant to their property with a good rental price

Establishing the rental price is critical to generate returns from your rental property as an investment owner. You are in the driver’s seat when it comes to setting the right price. Your decision now will be a chief factor in your returns in the long run.  The Art of Establishing the Right Rental Price  If … Read more

Monthly Market Report August 2021

While home buyers have remained active in Metro Vancouver throughout the summer, the supply of homes for sale has declined steadily since June, let us outlined all the information of this Monthly market report. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,152 in August 2021, … Read more

Is it Time to Sell Your Aging Real Estate Property? What are Your Options?

Owning a rental property that provides consistent monthly cash flows can be lucrative. Period returns from a rental property, coupled with the passive price appreciation of the property itself, make owning a rental property an attractive investment opportunity.   With the rental market stability in metro areas of a city, it can seem natural to continue … Read more

Monthly Market Report July 2021

Metro Vancouver’s* housing market saw more moderate sales, listings and pricing trends in July compared to the heightened activity experienced throughout much of the pandemic. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,326 in July 2021, a 6.3 per cent increase from the 3,128 sales … Read more

The Timeless Investor’s Question: What is the smarter decision, real estate investing or stocks?

Real estate investing and stocks are 2 major asset classes you’ll be looking at when reviewing your investment portfolio.  The oft-advised strategy is to diversify your investment in both real estate and stocks.  This advice stems from the fact that historical returns for real estate and equity show a low correlation with each other. Real … Read more