Real Estate Blog

The world of Real Estate is ever evolving and there are so many details than can easily be forgotten or overlooked. These blog posts are intended to be a source of insight and valuable information. If you're reading through any of them and find yourself with more questions than answers please let me know!

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

Posted on Apr 08, 2026


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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The Spring Reset: Why This Season Is the Perfect Time to Reposition Your Home (and Your Next Move)

Posted on Apr 02, 2026


Spring is in the air, and in real estate we call this “the busy season.”
More listings. More buyers. More activity. Yeah!!

Over the past few months, I’ve spoken with a number of homeowners whose properties didn’t sell the first time around.
And the initial reaction is almost always the same:

“It must have been the market.”
“Maybe it was just bad timing...

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When Life Changes

Posted on Feb 25, 2026

This blog post is more personal than real estate related, but somehow the two often tie in together.
I share it because maybe it will relate, maybe it will offer a sense of comfort to anyone out there feeling a little bit lost or alone.

Last year (February 17, 2025 to be exact) I lost my partner to pancreatic cancer. Even writing those words makes me...

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Self-Leadership in Times of Uncertainty (With the Right Guidance)

Posted on Jan 27, 2026

Uncertainty has a way of turning the volume up on everything.

The headlines get louder. Well-meaning advice comes from every direction. And suddenly, making a decision feels heavier than it needs to be.

After many years in real estate (and in life;) I've learned a couple of things:
The people who make the best decisions aren’t the ones who know the mo...

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Market Perspective: What Actually Matters (and What’s Just Noise)

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

If you’ve been following real estate headlines lately, you’d be forgiven for feeling confused, overwhelmed, or tempted to tune it all out entirely.

One day the market is “poised for a comeback.”
The next, it’s “on the brink.”
Interest rates are up, then down, then “expected to change.”
Predictions fly. Accuracy is… less consistent.
Vancouver real estate...

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BC Assessment vs. Market Value: Why They’re Rarely the Same Thing

Posted on Jan 06, 2026

Every January, homeowners across British Columbia receive their BC Assessment notice. And almost without fail, the same question follows:

“Is this what my home is actually worth?”

Short answer: usually not.
Long answer: let’s unpack it...

What BC Assessment Is Actually For

BC Assessment determines property values for taxation purposes, not for pricing y...

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