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Here on the G + D Real Estate Blog, we provide you with insights from our deeply local experience, including analysis of current market trends, finance, the top Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods for buyers, helpful home tips, the latest news, how changes may effect your decision to buy or sell a home, and more. If there’s a topic you’re curious about and don’t see here, message us to have it covered.
Pier West: Landmark Towers Transform New Westminster Waterfront
New Westminster’s skyline has forever changed with the completion of Pier West,…
More Density Coming to Vancouver: Burnaby Leads the Way
The Metro Vancouver real estate market is undergoing a major transformation, and…
Understanding Burnaby’s New Zoning Amendments: Key Changes and Opportunities
The City of Burnaby has recently introduced significant changes to its zoning…
Exclusive Listing: Luxurious Sub-Penthouse in Brentwood Burnaby Real Estate Condos for Sale
#2101 4488 Juneau Street, Burnaby Spanning the Full Width of the Building!…
Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Update: Spring 2024
As the cherry blossoms begin to bloom, signaling the start of spring,…
Homeowners Raise Concerns Over Upcoming Density Changes in Brentwood Burnaby
Introduction In the heart of Brentwood Burnaby, a significant transformation is on…
New Westminster’s TOP 3 Dream Neighbourhoods for Single Family Homes
New Westminster, with its rich tapestry of history, community, and natural beauty,…
Interest Rates Up, Vacancy Down: Vancouver’s Tightening Rental Market
In the last two years, unexpected interest rate hikes have significantly increased…
Thinking of Selling Your Home in 2024? Start Preparing Now!
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 As the leaves fall and the year draws…
BC’s Exciting Offer: Up to $40K for Homeowners to Build Secondary Suites
Monday, October 30, 2023 Are you a homeowner in BC? The province…
Pumpkin Patches 2023
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hay rides OH MY! It’s that time…
Interest Rates are Up, the Market is Down. Is it a good time to buy a pre-sale condo?
Navigating Opportunities in Greater Vancouver’s Expensive Market Amid Rising Interest Rates Greater…
4 Tips to Help First Time Home Buyers Buy a Home
1) Participate in the Home Buyers’ PlanAllows you to withdraw funds from…
Port Moody vs New Westminster
In the past, Port Moody has attracted many homebuyers looking to save…
Bank of Canada 4.25% December Rate Increase
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 The Bank of Canada has raised its overnight…
Our Top Home Sales of October 2022
Every month we highlight some of the amazing properties we get to…
Bank of Canada Announces Rate Hike Again to 3.75%
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 The Bank of Canada today raised its key…
Our Top Home Sales of September 2022
Every month we highlight some of the amazing properties we get to…
Prepping your Home for Fall
“And all at once, Summer collapsed into Fall…” Oscar Wilde. Ready for…
Pumpkin Patches 2022
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hay rides OH MY! It’s that time…
Marijuana / Grow Op Properties What you need to know
legalization IS HERE. But that doesn’t mean grow-op disclosure goes out the…
Bank of Canada’s key interest rate rises 0.75 percentage points to 3.25%
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest…
Our Top Home Sales of Summer 2022
Every month we want to highlight some of the amazing properties we…
Home buyer demand continues to ease
Metro Vancouver’s housing market has entered a new cycle marked by quieter…
BC Tenancy Act: What Realtors Should Know Before Selling a Tenanted Property
BC Tenancy Act: What realtors need to know You have a new…
Fall Events Around the City- 2022
Looking for some fun family outings to do around town this season?…
How to get rid of unwanted furniture and junk.
Moving can be a stressful time especially if you’re packing and organizing…
Welcome Chelsea Fitchette!
Chelsea Fitchette JOINS the G + D Real Estate Team! Born and…
The Market Is Shifting
Homes sales return to more traditional levels as April sales were just 1.5%…
Low Supply Keeps Upward Pressure on Home Prices
January sales were 25.3% above the 10 year average. Listing inventory is…
G + D Sold Awards 2021
As we wrap up the eventful year that is 2021, we wanted…
Selling This Holiday Season?
Written by Monica Harmse Reduced inventory over the holidays generally means less competition…
The Ultimate Guide To Selling A House
Selling a house is an incredibly exciting time – but it’s certainly…
How To Cancel A Realtor Contract: Everything You Need To Know
Cancelling a listing contract with your realtoR Finding the right Realtor doesn’t…
Greater Vancouver Market Update – August 2021
Steady Sales, Reduced Listings, Prices Hold. The summer market has been steady,…
Our Top Home Sales from Summer 2021
July & August – Condos, Houses & Townhouses Sold! As summer is…
Our Top Home Sales for June 2021
Every month we want to highlight some of the amazing properties we…
Our Top Home Sales for the Month of May 2021
Every month we want to highlight some of the amazing properties we…
5 Tips to Avoid Buyer Fatigue in a Seller’s Market
What is Buyer Fatigue? We are currently experiencing a hypercompetitive seller’s market…
10 Steps to Buying a House in BC
You have found your dream home and are wanting to put in…
How we Helped a Family Sell a Townhouse and Condo to Buy their Dream Detached House
This is the story of a family selling two strata properties and coming…
Vancouver Housing Market Recap and 2021 Predictions
The real estate industry fluctuated throughout the 2020 year, finishing strong during…
Townhouses – 2021 Trends, and Things you Should Know
Is 2021 the Year of the Townhouse? Townhouse supply is low, and…
Blog: Supporting Local with PoMo Life
Monica Harmse and Lucas McCann live and work in the beautiful city…
Blog: The Importance of Having an Online Presence as a Realtor
The amount of caution surrounding COVID-19 has recently increased, and as a…
Blog: The Grey Areas of GST in Real Estate
It can be a confusing and frustrating task trying to figure out…
Blog: The Ins and Outs of a Depreciation Report
What is a depreciation report? A depreciation report is a formal, standardized…
Blog: Realtor Q&A – When is the best time to buy or sell?
COVID-19 continues to challenge the norm for real estate in the lower…
Blog: The Benefits of Working with an Experienced Home Inspector
Home inspectors have been extremely busy the last couple of months as…
Blog: Good Communication – Gaining Trust by Being Proactive
Proactive communication is the best way to keep your clients feeling calm…
Blog: Official Community Plans and Future Development
An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a long-term vision for communities. This…
Blog: Restoring a Heritage Home
Jamie and Denny’s heritage home renovation project at 405 2nd Street in…
Blog: Is Vancouver Real Estate a Good Investment?
Real estate has always been used as a common way to invest…
Market Update: What’s Hot & What’s Not
MARKET UPDATE Home sales remain steady as each month the market continues…
JUNE 2020 MARKET UPDATE
We’re off to another memorable year in real estate! Social distanced…
Support Your Local Small Business!
We know it’s been a tough time for small businesses everywhere, but…
How To Support Local Businesses during COVID-19
Now is the time to step up and support your local businesses!…
New West Condos – Buyers Are Back!
ATTN: NEW WEST CONDO OWNERS – BUYERS ARE BACK! The market is…
Why you should buy or list NOW!
Why List in March? 1) Less competition: Lower inventory could result in…
SOLD 220 Durham St. in only 2 weeks!
Buyer confidence is back and the market is picking up! We are…
Victoria Hill Flyer Video
Buyer confidence is back and the market is picking up! We are…
January 2020 Market Update
January 2020 Market Update 2019 was a very interesting (and abnormal) year…
405 Second St. Renovations! Before & After.
Renovations Complete on 405 Second St. James and Denny decided finished their…
G+D Pumpkin Patch 2019
G+D Pumpkin Patch This year we put on our very first pumpkin…