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Brendan Connolly

Vancouver Real Estate: Westside, Eastside & Downtown

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

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7 ways to deter burglars while you’re on vacation

November 23, 2016 By Brendan Connolly

Dogs on vacation

The airline tickets are booked, bags are packed and your family is finally about to head out on a much-anticipated vacation, but that doesn’t mean you can forget about home sweet home just yet. Take a bit of time to follow these tips to deter a potential break-in and avoid home heartbreak. Lighting Deterring a potential intruder can be as simple as flicking on a switch. Mimic your daily routine by putting the interior house lights on a timer, that way from the outside it looks like business as … [Read more...] about 7 ways to deter burglars while you’re on vacation

Filed Under: Resources & strategies Tagged With: break and enter, break-in

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Crime stats in your ‘hood

November 9, 2016 By Brendan Connolly

Burglar

Did you know that the Vancouver Police Department has an online, interactive GeoDASH Crime Map? Users can zone in on their neighbourhood and filter by offence including: Break and Enter Commercial Break and Enter Residential / Other Homicide Mischief (e.g. graffiti) Offence Against a Person Other Theft (e.g. personal item, bicycle) Theft from a Vehicle Theft of a Vehicle Choose the date range, including up to 4 weeks of data with a maximum of 1000 data points, and … [Read more...] about Crime stats in your ‘hood

Filed Under: Featured, Lifestyle & community Tagged With: block watch, break and enter, crime maps, graffiti, home burglary prevention, homicide, vehicle theft, vpd

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Superbly professional and a pleasure to have as our agent

Brendan was great to deal with for our sale. He advised us well on various listing and presentation aspects, assisted with the process in many ways, and showed our suite personally to a large number… Read more “Superbly professional and a pleasure to have as our agent”

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New year, same housing market in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC – February 3, 2026 – Last year’s market trends continued in January as home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* were 28.5 … [Read More...] about New year, same housing market in Metro Vancouver

2025 saw lowest annual sales total in over two decades

VANCOUVER, B.C. – January 5, 2026 – Home sales registered in the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver* finished the year down 10 per … [Read More...] about 2025 saw lowest annual sales total in over two decades

Slow sales and high inventory give buyers the edge in October

VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 4, 2025 – Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* were 14 per cent lower than last October, as the trend of … [Read More...] about Slow sales and high inventory give buyers the edge in October

Fall market favours buyers

VANCOUVER, B.C.– October 2, 2025 – Another Bank of Canada rate cut and easing prices helped home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* edge … [Read More...] about Fall market favours buyers

Easing home prices help lift sales in August

VANCOUVER, B.C. – September 3, 2025 – Easing prices brought more Metro Vancouver* homebuyers off the sidelines in August, with home sales on the MLS® … [Read More...] about Easing home prices help lift sales in August

Home sale trend stabilising in June

VANCOUVER, BC – July 3, 2025 – After a turbulent first half of the year, home sales registered on the MLS® across Metro Vancouver* are showing … [Read More...] about Home sale trend stabilising in June

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"Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro "Seasonal slowdown brings price stability to Metro Vancouver" REBGV August stats are out! 📊 See my website for full news release and stats package. Link in bio.

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✨ OPEN HOUSE ✨ 📅 Sunday 30th July ⏰ 2:00 pm - 4:00 ✨ OPEN HOUSE ✨
📅 Sunday 30th July
⏰ 2:00 pm - 4:00pm
📍 #703-1500 Howe St, Yaletown
🛌 1 bedroom
🛁 1 bathroom
💼 den
📐 740 sq. ft.
💰$699,900

Welcome to "The Discovery.” Residing in the captivating area of the desirable Beach District this well maintained and spacious 1 bedroom and office space suite features new flooring, large living area for entertaining and a sizeable balcony with city and waterfront views including Granville Island. Amenities include, guest suites, exercise room and sauna. Reputable building with onsite caretaker includes one parking stall and a storage locker. Steps from the scenic sea wall, you can explore the popular bars, restaurants & shopping or walk the close by parks and beaches with sunset beach on your doorstep.

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🔥📈 "Home prices continue to rise in Metro Vancouve 🔥📈 "Home prices continue to rise in Metro Vancouver’s housing market to kick off the summer." REBGV June stats are out! 📊 See my website for full news release and stats package. Link in bio.

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Today (Saturday 3rd June) I am hosting an open hou Today (Saturday 3rd June) I am hosting an open house at 1501 W 60th Ave, South Granville from 2:30pm to 4:00pm ✨

🛌 3 bedrooms 
🛁 2 bathrooms
📐 1,225 sq. ft.
💰$1,199,000

Built in 2020, this beautiful near new townhouse which radiates natural light is situated in the central location of Vancouver South. This exceptionally well-kept home features in-floor radiant heat, & air conditioning as well as a large kitchen with high quality Bosch appliances and a open concept living space with an electric fireplace. An excellent location means restaurants and stores are never too far away with UBC, DT Vancouver and Richmond being easily accessible through an easy and direct commute by car or transit with a bus loop located 2 blocks away. Fraser River park is located merely blocks away and you will find this home is in the most highly rated and desirable Elementary and High school catchments.

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✨ OPEN HOUSE ✨ 📅 Saturday 3rd June ⏰ 2:30 pm - 4:0 ✨ OPEN HOUSE ✨
📅 Saturday 3rd June
⏰ 2:30 pm - 4:00pm
📍 1501 W 60th Ave, South Granville
🛌 3 bedroom
🛁 2 bathroom
📐 1,225 sq. ft.
💰$1,199,000

Built in 2020, this beautiful near new townhouse which radiates natural light is situated in the central location of Vancouver South. This exceptionally well-kept home features in-floor radiant heat, & air conditioning as well as a large kitchen with high quality Bosch appliances and a open concept living space with an electric fireplace. An excellent location means restaurants and stores are never too far away with UBC, DT Vancouver and Richmond being easily accessible through an easy and direct commute by car or transit with a bus loop located 2 blocks away. Fraser River park is located merely blocks away and you will find this home is in the most highly rated and desirable Elementary and High school catchments.

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