Category: Vancouver Real Estate

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“Ok Boomer”

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Vancouver Real Estate On
May well be the response from multi-generations of people not born between the years of 1946 to 1964 who reside in many of the single-family homes in Vancouver, to the radical proposal from the City of Vancouver’s HUGE DENSITY BOOST. There is no question that Vancouver is unaffordable to a phenomenal amount of people. According [...] Read More
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Buying A Vancouver Home 101

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Vancouver Real Estate On
Buying A Vancouver Home 101 Buying a new home in Vancouver, is never a decision that should be made lightly. There is so much more to a real estate transaction than simply choosing a home and paying for it. There are many factors that should go into your decision Let’s take a look at the [...] Read More
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Townhouses For Sale Vancouver

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Vancouver Real Estate On

Townhouses For Sale Vancouver In today’s real estate market, more and more people are looking to purchase a townhouse over a regular home.  There are many reasons why.  First, let’s take a look at the difference between a townhouse and a condo, and then we’ll take a look at some of the top reasons to […]

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Coach Houses: The New Mortgage Helpers?

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Vancouver Real Estate On

Coach Houses Vancouver Having a coach house on your property not only increases the value of your property, but it offers affordable solutions in a very tight housing market.  Let’s take a closer look. What is a Coach House? A coach house is a small independent house (normally between 550 and 1,000 square feet) that […]

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The Fate of Eights

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Market Trends, Vancouver Real Estate On

The number eight has a great deal of significance in the Vancouver Real Estate Market as the Wall Street Journal noted in an article on January 25, 2018. The number eight sounds like the word “prosperity” in Cantonese. Further to this, the year “2018”, when spoken out loud in Cantonese, sounds like the phrase “I […]

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5 Things To Know When Buying A Condo in Vancouver

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Investing, Vancouver Real Estate On
Wondering what you should know before buying a condo in Vancouver? You're not alone. Vancouver is a city on the rise; between 2011 through 2016 its population grew by 6.5 percent. Vancouver is rich in diversity, attracting people of all races, religions, origins, and politics. With 65 percent of residents speaking English and 17 percent Chinese, Vancouver has [...] Read More

New Vancouver Housing Strategy Promises 72,000 New Homes Over the Next Ten Years

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Market Trends, Vancouver Real Estate On
Vancouver City Council voted affirmatively on November 29 to integrate a new major housing strategy. The strategy tackles necessary issues important to the integrity of Vancouver's economy and growth in addition to revitalizing low-density neighbourhoods, addressing homelessness to taming real estate speculation and growing rental housing inventory. Mayor Robertson's release stated "Housing Vancouver builds on [...] Read More
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5 Things to Know About the Vancouver Real Estate Market

By Lorne Goldman Posted in Market Trends, Vancouver Real Estate On

People have been preaching doom for the expensive Vancouver real estate market. But Vancouver is still getting ratings as one of the best places to live. In fact, despite being expensive, Vancouver has a promising real estate market. With its cleanliness, innovation, and Hollywood activity, Vancouver is an appealing city to live in. Today, we’ll go […]

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