Living in Vancouver BC

How long does it really take to buy a home in Vancouver?

In this podcast, I break down the real timeline...from your first search to getting the keys. Whether you’re moving to Vancouver or already living in Vancouver and thinking about buying, this will give you a clear picture of how long each step actually takes.

You’ll learn:

How long it typically takes to find the right place, make an offer, and complete the sale

What factors can speed things up...

Americans Moving to Vancouver: Why It’s Harder Than You Think

Thinking about moving to Vancouver...maybe from the U.S., or from anywhere abroad? Before you book that one-way ticket, you need to know the reality.

A lot of people dream about living in Vancouver, but many underestimate how hard it is to move here. Immigration rules, work permits, housing restrictions, and even taxes can throw serious roadblocks in your way...especially if you’re coming from outside Canada.

In this podcast, I break down the 7 bigg...

Thinking about moving to Vancouver or curious what it’s really like living in Vancouver’s West End? In this podcast, I take you on a full neighbourhood tour of the West End; one of the city’s most walkable, diverse, and underrated areas.

Tucked between Stanley Park, English Bay, and downtown Vancouver, the West End is a true “village within the city.” It’s a neighbourhood where you’ll find beach access, tree-lined streets, vibrant cafés, and a strong sense of community...all just steps from downtown.

In this podcast, I’ll show you:

🏙️ Wha...

The REAL Cost of Living in Vancouver 2025 - [UPDATED for 2025]

If you're thinking about moving to Vancouver and wondering what it costs to live in Vancouver, then your search has ended.

Vancouver is known as a high-cost of living city. Some even say it's THE most expensive city in North America and one of the most expensive in the world. BUT…is that the truth? How will the cost of living in Vancouver compare to where you are moving from?

This is the most up to date and detailed exploration of the cost of...

Everyone thinks they know Vancouver… but the truth?

Vancouver is nothing like what you’ve heard. Some of the things people say about this city are simply flat-out lies.

In this podcast, I'm going to do my best to debunk the myths and give you the straight goods...from the perspective of a born and raised Vancouverite who's lived in Vancouver for 50 years.

So, here are the 5 BIGGEST MYTHS about living in Vancouver, and the truth behind them.

Trust me, you’re going to be surprised.

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If you're thinking about moving to Vancouver and buying a home, there are 9 key factors blindsiding homebuyers that you NEED to know before it's too late!

From hidden taxes to the new construction trap, hyper-local construction issues, geography all the way to unexpected lifestyle differences

Over a career spanning nearly 20 years helping hundreds of families move to Vancouver (and living in Vancouver for 50 years), I’ve seen a lot of people get some nasty surprises. I’ve made this podcast to help you avoid the same potentially disastrous mistakes.

Listening to this podcast coul...

Are you looking to buy a house in Vancouver? There's so much to know and A LOT that has changed recently, too.

Buying a house in Vancouver can feel overwhelming and fraught with pitfalls. Join me as I try to demystify the process and shed some light on what the major issues are in buying a house that you should be avoiding.

Most podcasts like this are pretty generic. But not only am I going to be going over issues specific to Vancouver, I'm going to be talking about everything that's changed in the last...

Big Homes, Bigger Commutes – The Trade-Offs of Living in Maple Ridge

There's a corner of Metro Vancouver that has seen MASSIVE growth in the last decade or so. This is an area that has boomed in popularity for very good reason. But, is Maple Ridge a Metro Vancouver suburb that you should be moving to?

In this podcast I explore all of the good, and the bad, of living in Maple Ridge. I'm not pulling any punches, giving you my honest opinion of what it's like to live in Maple Ridge.

Never Buy These Condos in Vancouver

Thinking of buying a condo in Vancouver? Well, you'll want to listen to this podcast to make sure you don't make one of the biggest mistakes of your life.

Some condos look great on paper, or appear to be AMAZING value…but if you don't know any better buying these condos could cost you an absolute fortune. Not to mention all of the unnecessary stress and aggravation!

This is hard-earned advice that I give my own clients…based on nearly 20 years selling homes in Vancouver…and no...

Ever wondered what it's like to live in one of Vancouver's most expensive neighborhoods?

Coal Harbour truly is one of Vancouver's gems. A neighborhood that was designed for a luxury lifestyle...but should you live in Coal Harbour?

Come along with me as I share with you what living in Coal Harbour is REALY like.

We'll explore the pros and cons of living in Coal Harbour. What makes it different from other Downtown Vancouver neighborhoods like the West End, Yaletown and Gastown. Plus, I'll give you a...

You'll find plenty of info all about how wonderful living in Vancouver is.

There is even more out there all about how it's the absolute worst and you should never move to Vancouver.

This isn't one of those podcasts.

I've realized that whether you love or hate living in Vancouver has a lot to do with perspective. Where you come from, what you've experienced and what expectations you have.

This podcast is all about trying to help you avoid moving to Vancouver if...

Inside Tour of Commercial Street Village | Full VLOG Tour of this Vancouver Neighborhood

In my 50 years of living in Vancouver, I've spent a lot of time exploring every nook and cranny of this city. In this podcast, I'm sharing with you one of my favourite corners of Vancouver...and that's the Commercial Street Village.

Commercial Street Village is a little micro-neighbourhood in the NE corner of Kensington - Cedar Cottage and just on the southern edge of Commercial Drive. It's a neighborhood with a long, colourful history and today it's one...

The Future of Vancouver [This Hidden Vancouver Project Will Change Everything by 2026]

There are a number of HUGE projects currently underway that are shaping the future of Vancouver. Projects such as Senakw, the Oakridge redevelopment, the Jericho Lands, the Broadway Plan and the Rupert and Renfrew Plan...just to name a few.

These projects are reshaping our city RIGHT now. However, there's one EVEN BIGGER project that is somehow flying under the radar. This project is going to have a MASSIVE impact on life in Vancouver.

Quite...

The Worst Performing Neighbourhoods in Vancouver - 2025

Wow. If I didn't know any better I'd think the world might be ending...at least in terms of what's on social media on the topic of Vancouver's real estate market.

There's a LOT of doom and gloom out there. So, I thought I'd add my two cents and provide a dose of data-backed reality.

So yeah, there's no doubt that the current Vancouver real estate market is a challenging one (10 year highs for inventory and 10 year lows for sales...

The Vancouver Neighborhoods Quietly Booming in Value [ALL-TIME HIGHS!]

Everywhere you look right now, it seems like there's negative news and opinions about the Vancouver real estate market. When it gets that negative, it gets me curious...and so I did a bit of digging.

It's true that the current market is relatively weak. In recent months, we've seen demand at 10-year lows while demand rose to 10-year highs. Typically, that's a recipe for significant price drops.

While some elements of Vancouver's real estate market are DEFINITELY...

The Real Cost of Owning a Home in Vancouver [LIVING IN VANCOUVER]

When looking at buying a home in Vancouver, you need to know exactly what that Vancouver home is going to cost you. There is no room for surprises…and that's why I made this podcast.

We all know that Vancouver real estate is expensive. But when buying a home in Vancouver, the sticker price of a home isn't the limit of your financial obligation.

As a Vancouver homeowner, you'll be on the hook for all kinds of new expenses…taxes, fees, insu...

I've been selling real estate in Vancouver for nearly 20 years.

Over that time, I've had THOUSANDS of conversations about living in Vancouver...and there's ONE THING that very consistently people regret not prioritizing.

This one thing can make or break your experience of Vancouver. And if you aren't aware of it, it could become THE MOST EXPENSIVE MISTAKE that you'll ever make.

That one thing is not seriously considering your commute when deciding on where you'll live in Vancouver.

Too often, people focus...

Pros and Cons of Living in Vancouver BC | The Good and Bad of Moving to Vancouver

In this video I'm exploring the Pros and Cons of living in Vancouver.

Recently, I've been noticing a lot of EXTREME OPINIONS about Vancouver. If you didn't know any better Vancouver is either paradise or the worst place on earth. There's no room for any other opinion. ...or is there?

If you are thinking of moving to Vancouver I can imagine that this is all incredibly confusing.

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Insiders Guide to Renting in Vancouver [UPDATED for 2025]

This podcast is all about renting in Vancouver.

If you are moving to Vancouver and looking to rent (or even if you are planning on buying) then you'll want to understand how renting in Vancouver works.

The reality is that Vancouver's rental market is unusual. It works VERY differently then in many other parts of the world. …but that's where this podcast comes in. It's a perfect guide to understanding how renting in Vancouver works.

Bu...