Angie Kirk - Blog

Your home should work for you... not the other way around.

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

Here's something worth considering... is your current home making life easier... or harder?

Not whether your home is beautiful.
Not whether it's increased in value.

Most of us adapt to our homes without even realizing it. We get used to carrying laundry up and down the stairs. We spend every Saturday maintaining a yard we no longer enjoy. We drive eve...

Stay, renovate... or move?

Posted on Jul 18, 2026

As the years roll on and age creeps up on us we get more focused on adding life to our years and less on trimming the hedges. But as we age so does the home we live in and one day it dawns on us that this yard is becoming more and more to manage, or these stairs require a lot more effort than they once did.

And suddenly the question becomes... shoul...

The Housing Conversation Every Adult Over 50 Should Have

Posted on Jun 25, 2026

There comes a point in life when the question becomes "Will this home support the life I want to live next?"

Personally, for me, it’s hard to imagine thinking about this at such a young age (c’mon 50’s are still young!!). We Gen Xers are so wrapped up around work, family, aging parents, grandchildren, travel plans, hobbies, relationships, health goa...

A Little About Me...

Posted on Apr 29, 2026 in Let's Get Personal

Like most REALTORS®, I spend a lot of time on social media sharing market insights, listing updates, and tips to help people navigate the often complex world of Vancouver real estate.

As a Vancouver Realtor specializing in West End Vancouver real estate, Downtown Vancouver condos, and Bowen Island real estate, part of my job is to stay knowledgeable...

What Can You Buy in Vancouver’s West End for Under $600K?

Posted on Apr 22, 2026 in Home Buying

If you’ve been dreaming of living in Vancouver’s West End but assume it’s out of reach then you might be surprised.

I recently reviewed dozens of active condo listings in Vancouver's West End priced under $600,000, and while the options vary widely in size, style, and value, there are still opportunities for buyers who know what to look for.

Whether...

Why Your Home Value Doesn’t Actually Tell You If You Can Upgrade

Posted on Apr 08, 2026 in Home Selling

Lately, I’ve been having more and more conversations with people who are thinking about making a move, after all it is a great opportunity for home buyers right now.

But for Sellers it's a slightly different story and it can feel really disheartening to learn the true value of your home in today's market.

But here’s the part that often gets missed…

It...

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