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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Home buyer demand continues to differ based on housing type

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VANCOUVER, BC – October 3, 2017 – Apartment and townhome activity is outpacing the detached home market across Metro Vancouver. This activity helped push total residential sales above the historical average in September. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 2,821 in September 2017, a 25.2 percent increase from the 2,253 sales recorded in September 2016, and a 7.3 percent decrease compared to August 2017 when 3,043 … [Read more...] about Home buyer demand continues to differ based on housing type

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Fall home maintenance checklist

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Vancouver's rainy season is almost upon us. The days are getting noticeably shorter, and the leaves are beginning to turn. Use this handy list to prepare your home for autumn weather and help prevent damage and losses. Do you need help finishing any lingering yard work or home repairs? Give me a call! I can recommend professionals in almost any home related field – like contractors, designers, landscape companies, junk removal services, handy people, and more. Out … [Read more...] about Fall home maintenance checklist

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Condominium sales drive August activity

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VANCOUVER, BC – September 5, 2017 – Competition for condominiums and townhomes pushed Metro Vancouver* home sales above typical levels in August. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 3,043 in August 2017, a 22.3 per cent increase from the 2,489 sales recorded in August 2016, and a 2.8 per cent increase compared to July 2017 when 2,960 homes sold. Last month’s sales were 19.6 per cent above the 10-year August sales … [Read more...] about Condominium sales drive August activity

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Foreign buyer tax impact

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On August 1, 2016, the provincial government implemented an additional 15 per cent Property Transfer Tax on all residential sales transactions by foreign entities in Metro Vancouver. Home sales had already been cooling since spring 2016, and simply comparing a lower level of sales in August to the heights of the market in the early part of the year would dramatically overstate the impact. To analyze the impact in a more meaningful way, BCREA simulated how home sales in the Real Estate … [Read more...] about Foreign buyer tax impact

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Metro Vancouver sees fewer home sales and more listings in July

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VANCOUVER, BC - August 2, 2017 - Home buyer activity returned to more typical summer levels in Metro Vancouver last month. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 2,960 in July 2017, an 8.2 per cent decrease from the 3,226 sales recorded in July 2016, and a decrease of 24 per cent compared to June 2017 when 3,893 homes sold. Last month’s sales were 0.7 per cent above the 10-year July sales … [Read more...] about Metro Vancouver sees fewer home sales and more listings in July

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BC wildfires show importance of emergency management

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Tens of thousands of British Columbians have been forced to evacuate their homes due to dangerous wildfires. Thousands more have been stunned by the alarming images in the media, wondering when this devastation will end. A situation like this demonstrates the importance of proactive emergency management. For any natural disaster—fire, flood, extreme heat or other events—being prepared in advance can create a faster, more efficient response. Preparation can also increase a community's … [Read more...] about BC wildfires show importance of emergency management

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Demand for condominiums continues to outstrip supply

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VANCOUVER, BC - July 5, 2017 - The imbalance between supply and demand in the condominium market is creating home buyer competition across Metro Vancouver. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in the region totalled 3,893 in June 2017, an 11.5 per cent decrease from the 4,400 sales recorded in June 2016, an all-time record, and a decrease of 10.8 per cent compared to May 2017 when 4,364 homes sold. Last month’s sales were 14.5 per cent … [Read more...] about Demand for condominiums continues to outstrip supply

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Checklist for buying and selling property with an oil tank

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Is there an underground storage tank (UST)? Oil tank detection and removal is a big deal in North America. Whether you are in Vancouver or Virginia, local authorities will have regulations in place to unwind mistakes of the past and make this planet great again ;)  Virginia based Willard Environmental Group have some outstanding information on their website and kindly provided this handy checklist outlining what to look for if you are buying or selling a home that may contain an … [Read more...] about Checklist for buying and selling property with an oil tank

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Housing needs vs. housing wants

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As the Canadian real estate market becomes even more competitive,  buyers are having to make tough choices when it comes to choosing between their housing needs and wants. Before you lose out on purchasing that potential dream home, learn how to weigh your wish list against a reality check. Weigh it up [su_accordion] [su_spoiler title="Big yard vs. small yard" style="fancy"]If you harbour visions of hosting neighbourhood barbeques in a big backyard complete with a bubbling water … [Read more...] about Housing needs vs. housing wants