You might have heard the phrase ‘capital gains,’ but aren’t 100 percent sure what it means. We’re here to help. A capital gain is where the value of an asset (such as a property) increases compared to what was paid to acquire…
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Market updates, neighbourhood profiles and practical advice for buying and selling in Vancouver.
West Haven Group’s Vancouver Neighbourhood Profile: Coal Harbour
Coal Harbour is known for being affluent, quiet, and consisting primarily of newer residential towers — many of which would be categorized as high-end or luxury towers. Up until recently, Coal Harbour was where Downtown’s…
West Haven Group’s Vancouver Neighbourhood Profile: West End
The West End is known for being a quiet, almost solely residential area on the southwestern quadrant of Downtown Vancouver. Residents love it because it’s close to all Downtown amenities, plus close to the beach, Seawall, and…
West Haven Group’s Vancouver Neighbourhood Profile: Chinatown
Chinatown is a small area that has thus far undergone limited new development. The new buildings that have gone up have been either mid-rise or smaller boutique buildings. Much of the area has remained unchanged. Various groups have been vocal in their opposition…
West Haven Group’s Vancouver Neighbourhood Profile: Gastown
Gastown is where Vancouver began — and is Vancouver’s first downtown core. It is named after ‘Gassy’ Jack Deighton who arrived in 1867 to open a saloon. It is also a national historic site. Gastown is known for being one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Vancouver…
West Haven Group’s Vancouver Neighbourhood Profile: Olympic Village
Olympic Village is Vancouver’s newest masterplanned community that’s close to Downtown. The area is bordered by Cambie to the west, 2nd to the south, Main to the east, and False Creek to the north. Olympic Village is loved for its location…
West Haven Group’s Vancouver Neighbourhood Profile: Fairview Slopes
Fairview consists primarily of the area bordered by Cambie to the west, 16th to the south, Granville to the east, and 6th to the north. The buildings are mostly low, 4-stories tall, tiered up the hillside toward Broadway…
In Vancouver, Do I Buy or Sell First?
For anyone who currently owns real estate and is planning to move (whether to upsize or downsize), they are confronted with the question: should I buy or sell first? There is no right answer to this question. The best answer depends on several factors — both personal and objective…
Truly Rare Vancouver Views at ‘Burrard Place’
During the pre-selling phase, Shawn from the West Haven Group sold an AMAZING 55th-floor southwest corner suite at the stunning ‘Burrard Place’ tower at 1289 Hornby Street – 3 bedrooms and almost 1,700 sqft. Additionally, at the southwest corner of the suite, looking directly at English Bay…
How to Get 3+ Bedrooms in Vancouver for Under $1-Million
We have many clients with young families who need 3 bedrooms, want to stay in Vancouver ideally, yet cannot spend over $1-million. To say the least, it can be challenging to meet these criteria. Although the market is constantly changing, we are going to provide our top 10 examples…
How Money Laundering Works in Vancouver Real Estate
It is estimated that $5-billion was laundered via real estate in British Columbia in 2018. This is according to recent ground-breaking reports by Simon Fraser University public policy professor and former B.C. deputy attorney general Maureen Maloney…
Amazing Kitsilano Custom House SOLD by Shawn Brown!
Shawn Brown of the West Haven Group recently sold this fabulous Kitsilano custom detached home! This residence offers a huge open main floor plan with 10′ over-height ceilings, large living room with custom fireplace mantle and window casings…