Brendan Connolly

Vancouver Real Estate: Westside, Eastside & Downtown

Residential Real Estate Consultant
RE/MAX Select Properties  604-833-8793

Brendan Connolly's posts

Westside, Downtown & East Vancouver real estate updates and tips for buyers, sellers & owners of residential property.

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Top 4 home selling tips for pet owners

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Pets are often considered members of the family. But when selling a home, our four-legged family members can cause additional challenges. Here are the top things pet owners should keep in mind when attempting to sell their home. Limit the impact Pets tend to leave a mark; however, by limiting their impact, you can make your space appealing to any buyer. Dogs should be removed from the home, or kenneled, during showings. Cats should also be removed, if possible. Bird and reptile … [Read more...] about Top 4 home selling tips for pet owners

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7 ways to update your kitchen for less than $1,000

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You’ve finally made the decision to sell, but as you sit in your kitchen and look around, you realize the space could use a little love to attract the kind of buyer you’re hoping for. Here’s how to get top dollar for your place without spending a penny over $1,000. Replace countertops While everyone swoons over marble countertops, quartz alternatives can produce the same pleasing aesthetic at a fraction of the cost. Clocking in at around $75 per square foot (including installation), if you … [Read more...] about 7 ways to update your kitchen for less than $1,000

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7 ways to help your kids transition into a new home

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Let’s face it, moving is hard for everyone — big moves bring up all sorts of feelings, from stress to uncertainty, and excitement. Luckily, there are a few actions you can take before the big day to help mitigate the negative reactions from the youngest members of your family. Little People, Big Dreams Whether you’re hoping to stay in the same neighbourhood or move right across the country, inviting your kids into the house-selection process from the get-go can help. Ask them what they’d … [Read more...] about 7 ways to help your kids transition into a new home

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Low supply continues to limit Metro Vancouver home buyers

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VANCOUVER, BC – March 2, 2017 – Reluctance amongst Metro Vancouver* home sellers is impacting sale and price activity throughout the region’s housing market. Residential home sales in the region totalled 2,425 in February 2017. This is a 41.9 per cent decrease from the record 4,172 homes sold in February 2016 and an increase of 59.2 per cent compared to January 2017 when 1,523 homes sold. Last month’s sales were 7.7 per cent below the 10-year February sales average. [embedyt] … [Read more...] about Low supply continues to limit Metro Vancouver home buyers

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RE/MAX Home Team contest – $20,000 in home improvement prizing

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RE/MAX of Western Canada, in association with the Western Hockey League, All Weather Windows, iRobot, Black and Decker, and Sherwin Williams, are proud to provide clients and fans the opportunity to win more than $20,000 in Home Improvement Prizes. Phase 2 of the RE/MAX Home Team Contest runs from March 1 to April 30, 2017. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FfgkMDiahQ[/embedyt]   To enter, visit the RE/MAX Home Team Contest website at www.whlremaxhometeam.ca. By completing … [Read more...] about RE/MAX Home Team contest – $20,000 in home improvement prizing

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5 projects to tackle this spring break

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March (hopefully) means the weather is warming up. If you don't have a trip planned to an exotic locale, take some time to get ahead on home maintenance projects. Here are a few projects you can complete during a spring fling of home repair. 1. Fun with water Power washing your home's exterior not only adds to its sparkle factor, but also blasts away any potentially damaging mold and mildew. Rent a machine at your local home improvement store and tackle your siding, deck and driveway. 2. … [Read more...] about 5 projects to tackle this spring break

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Staging your home yourself

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Staging your house is incredibly important! After all, you wouldn’t sell your car without making sure it looked its best. So, why wouldn’t you make sure your house is in tip-top shape before you put it on the market? Staging is one of the best ways to add value to your home for very little money. So what should you focus on first? Decluttering! Everywhere. From counters to walls to floors, you want potential buyers to see the house, not your knickknacks. Scrub everything from tile … [Read more...] about Staging your home yourself

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Metro Vancouver housing market off to a quieter start than last year

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VANCOUVER, BC – February 2, 2017 – Home sales and listings trends are below long-term averages in the Metro Vancouver* housing market. This is due largely to reduced activity in the detached home market. Residential property sales in the region totalled 1,523 in January 2017, a 39.5 per cent decrease from the 2,519 sales recorded in January 2016 and an 11.1 per cent decrease compared to December 2016 when 1,714 homes sold. Last month’s sales were 10.3 per cent below our 10-year January … [Read more...] about Metro Vancouver housing market off to a quieter start than last year

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Reasons why staging makes a difference

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We’ve been told not to judge a book by its cover, but first impressions usually impact our decision-making, whether we care to admit it or not. Therefore, a well-staged home typically has a better chance of selling at a higher price than one that hasn’t been staged. We reached out to our RE/MAX Influencers—a panel consisting of RE/MAX Sales Associates from throughout Canada—to discover why sellers shouldn’t have “stage fright” when it comes to selling their home. Faster sale, higher … [Read more...] about Reasons why staging makes a difference