In collaboration with urbanYVR, Shawn Brown sat down with the president of Reliance Properties, Jon Stovell, to get a clear perspective on the future of Vancouver’s commercial and residential real estate.
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Market updates, neighbourhood profiles and practical advice for buying and selling in Vancouver.
Vancouver First-Time Home Buyer Process: A Step-By-Step Guide
At a glance, the home buying process can feel like a daunting or challenging experience, especially for a first-timer. The West Haven Group is here to simplify the process and provide you with a step-by-step guide for becoming a homeowner!
Ultimate Vancouver Home Sellers Checklist
Getting a property ready to show, creating an effective listing to ensure the best offers possible, coordinating with your new purchase, all the way through to completing can seem like a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. West Haven Group is here to help guide you through the steps needed to successfully sell your home and obtain the maximum return on investment.
Urban YVR Feature – Impact Of Commercial Boom On Residential Real Estate
Shawn sat down with CBRE commercial agent, Andre Alie Day, to learn more about downtown Vancouver’s current office tower boom. See a sample from the interview here.
The Future of Downtown Vancouver
When we faced the initial pandemic unknowns and transitioning to working from home, there was an understandable desire for many to flock to the suburbs to gain more space. Flash forward a year and many of us have acclimatized and are back working in our offices.
How Do I Report Capital Gains in BC?
Real estate can be an incredible way to build wealth, but you will still need to report any capital gains (or losses) each year. This simple guide gives you the how-to’s, so you can stay compliant.
Vancouver Real Estate Market Update: 2020-2021
No one could have predicted at the start of 2020 that the Vancouver property market would finish the year in such a strong position. Take a look at the figures to see where we’re heading in 2021!
Which Buildings Allow Airbnb/VRBO in Vancouver?
Downtown Vancouver may have restrictions on short term rentals, but this list of strata buildings ALLOW Airbnb and VRBO!
Evaluating Investment Properties in Vancouver: Cashflow and Profitability
Investing in Vancouver property is a time tested, stable way to build wealth. But you’ll need to understand cashflows and profitability to determine if the property you are looking at fits the bill.
Property Taxes in Vancouver- Which Ones Do I Have To Pay?
Municipal tax, Empty Homes Tax, Speculation and Vacancy Tax- all three could apply to your home in Vancouver depending on how you use it, or how often you’re there!
Buying Pre-Sale Property in Vancouver – What You Need to Know
Looking to purchase pre-sale as your first home or new investment? Pre-sale properties come with some fantastic advantages, but there are also inherent risks it’s important to be aware of!
Is Home Staging Worth the Investment?
Every property is different, but when done well, home staging can net your listed property more than 15% additional profit while spending 73% less time on the market. Still, many people want to know- does the benefit outweigh the cost?