Resources & Tools
Guides, Tools & Market Data
I put these together so you can do your homework before we talk. The basics are here; the strategy for your specific situation starts with a call.
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Calculators & Data
Run the numbers yourself. When you are ready to get serious, I will walk you through what they actually mean for your situation.
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate your monthly payments based on home price, down payment, and interest rate. See what you can afford in Vancouver.
Open ToolProperty Transfer Tax Guide
Understand BC's Property Transfer Tax, exemptions for first-time buyers, and how to calculate what you'll owe at closing.
Open ToolMarket Reports
Stay informed with the latest Vancouver real estate market data, trends, and analysis for Oakridge and surrounding neighborhoods.
Open ToolGuides
Know What You Are Getting Into
I wrote these for the Vancouver market specifically. They cover the basics; your specific questions are what our first call is for.
First-Time Buyers in BC
A complete guide to programs, grants, and tax exemptions available to first-time home buyers in British Columbia.
Read GuideRelocationMoving to Vancouver
Everything you need to know about relocating to Vancouver: neighborhoods, cost of living, lifestyle, and practical tips.
Read GuideBuyersBuyer's Guide
A comprehensive 6-step guide to buying a home in Vancouver, from deciding to buy to closing day.
Read GuideSellersSeller's Guide
Navigate the selling process with confidence. My 6-step guide covers everything from pricing to closing.
Read GuideSellersHome Staging Tips
Learn how to prepare your home for sale with proven staging strategies that help Vancouver homes sell faster and for more.
Read GuideNeighborhoodsOakridge Neighborhood Guide
The definitive guide to Oakridge: real estate, schools, transit, parks, the Oakridge Park redevelopment, and more.
Read GuideHomeownersIs my house in a Transit-Oriented Area?
Vancouver's 29 TOAs, the 200 m / 400 m / 800 m tiers, and why they change lot value without changing zoning.
Read GuideHomeownersBroadway Plan: should I sell my house to a developer?
The October 2025 pre-zoning, the R3 / R4 / R5 districts, and how developer offers actually work.
Read GuideHomeownersCambie Corridor land assembly: how selling with your neighbours works
Why single lots rarely sell as development sites here, how assemblies are priced, and where owners get hurt.
Read GuideHomeownersWhat is my Vancouver lot worth to a multiplex builder?
R1-1 frontage thresholds, the six things that decide whether a lot pencils, and sell-versus-build.
Read GuideHomeownersOakridge Park and your property value
What 1,400 new homes and a Tier 1 station mean for nearby condo and house owners.
Read GuideHomeownersSelling an inherited house in Vancouver
Probate, the 210-day wait, capital gains, the empty-homes declarations, and builder versus family buyer.
Read GuideHomeownersSelling your parents' home on the West Side
Where they go next, sell-first or buy-first, and which buyer the house really has.
Read GuideCan't Find What You're Looking For?
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