I have a client who has used the internet to do an amazing amount of research for various houses for sale she is considering buying.

One of the coolest things she has done though is using the recently available Google Maps Street View.

Google Street View is a feature of Google Maps that provides 360° panoramic views from a row of positions along the street in appr ...

A portion of the Vancouver Real Estate market includes inesting & renting the property to generate revenue. Granted it is difficult to do in based on our current market value versus current rents, it can happen with the right research and actions.

I have recently blogged about buying properties that are already tenanted and what your options and obligations are.

But what about buying a prop ...

My Vancouver Real Estate Blog now allows new features for readers to comment, share the post on Twitter or Facebook or add a video from Youtube.

It is a little tricky to use, it appears you need to log in to post a video but in reality you don't. As long as you have a webcam you have all you need!

I have shot an example below...

The comment system I am using is Intense Debate. IntenseDebat ...

As much as Vancouver has had a great fall, winter is coming!

We can not stop it but you can do a lot of things to make sure it doesn't impact your home's well being or your finances.

Take a half hour this long weekend and get out there and make sure you home is ready for the rain, snow, freezing and what ever else Mother Nature throws at us!

Here is a great ar ...

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 202 53 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

INVESTORS/BUYERS!!! Assumable $270k prime MINUS .85 mortgage (current 1.40%) with maturity date of Nov 28, 2013!

Effective savings of approx $9k (based on current rates) over the remaining term of the mortgage.

1 year lease in place at $1600/mo.

789 sq ft studio style Gastown loft in ...

If you are considering renovating your current home prior to selling or buying a fixer upper you will want to take serious look at Build Direct.

Build Direct is online building supply company offering immense value by providing product direct from the manufacturer directly to you. Not having a huge warehouse space and a traditional retail locations allows them to p ...