Stan Direct: 604-202-1412E-mail: ssteam3000@gmail.com Click the first 2 links below to view the MLS® listings of Vancouver New Homes and Properties Under Construction, constantly updated every 1-2 hours. Play with the searches. Sort the listings by clicking the description at the top of each column. Click on the SOLD properties to see their actual selling price. Click on each…
Stan Direct: 604-202-1412E-mail: ssteam3000@gmail.com Click the first two links below to view the MLS® listings of Vancouver Estate Sales, Probate and Power of Attorney sales, constantly updated every 1-2 hours. Play with the searches. Sort the listings by clicking the description at the top of each column. Click on the SOLD properties to see their actual…
The law calls you and your partner spouses if: If you divorce or separate, there are laws that say how the property and debt of spouses should be divided. The law divides property into: If you were married, you must apply to BC Supreme Court to divide family property or debt no later than two years after you got…
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or receive bad advice—can…
WARNING: Buying a new house or a condo from the developer’s sales office is always very exciting, but if you are not very familiar with the whole process, it might cost you THOUSANDS of $$$ and many legal problems. Remember that the new development sale offices are established by the developer, and the agents working there are…
As Canada’s housing market continues to grapple with affordability issues, innovative solutions are emerging to help homeowners maximize their property value and cash flow. One such strategy gaining traction is the construction of laneway houses—small, secondary homes built on the same lot as a primary residence, often facing a back lane or alley. This approach…
Canada’s housing market has taken investors on a ride over the past few years. After a brutal slowdown in 2023 and early 2024, things seemed to be turning a corner in late 2024—sales were surging, interest rates were finally coming down, and confidence was returning. But just when it looked like the rebound was here…
In today’s Canadian housing market, the dream of homeownership remains alive—but for a growing number of first-time buyers, that dream is only possible with a family safety net. According to the 2025 CMHC Mortgage Consumer Survey, more Canadians are entering the market for the first time, but they’re not doing it alone. From gifted down payments…
BRRRR isn’t driven by emotion—it’s powered by math. From acquisition to refinance, your success hinges on a few essential formulas. Mastering these numbers helps you evaluate deals confidently, avoid overpaying, and stay on track to hit your returns. Let’s break down the BRRRR math that separates good investors from lucky ones. 1. The 70% Rule (Buy…
The BRRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—is one of the most powerful strategies for building a real estate portfolio without constantly injecting new capital. But it’s not foolproof. For first-time investors, a few wrong moves can derail the entire cycle—leading to missed refinance windows, disappointing returns, or deals that flat-out don’t work. Here are seven…