Living in Vancouver BC

After 50 years living in Vancouver, four kids raised here, and 18 years selling real estate in this city — I'm telling you straight up. I'm never leaving. If you're researching moving to Vancouver and reading endless threads about the rain, the prices, and whether it's "worth it" then this is the podcast that might just settle it for you. Not from a transplant. Not from a tourist. From someone who...

The house matters. Of course it does. But after 50 years in Vancouver and 20 years as a Vancouver realtor, I've watched too many buyers fall in love with the house and completely miss the bigger picture sitting right next to it, the stuff that quietly decides whether you've made a great purchase or a very expensive mistake. Whether you are moving to Vancouver or already living in Vancouver, there...

20,000 new homes are about to land in Vancouver across four mega-projects, and if you're moving to Vancouver in 2026 (or already living in Vancouver and looking to buy a home), three of them are quietly built to cost you money. After 50 years living in Vancouver, and 20 years guiding buyers through this market, I'm pulling back the curtain on the four developments that will reshape Vancouver real...

Wondering where to live in Vancouver? After 50 years living in Vancouver BC (and nearly 20 years selling real estate here) I'm telling you what nobody else will: the old Eastside vs Westside divide is DEAD. If you're moving to Vancouver in 2026, or buying a home in Vancouver between $1.5M and $2M, this podcast is your geography crash course. The neighborhoods most realtors are still pitching you o...

Wondering where to live in Vancouver? After 50 years living in Vancouver BC (and nearly 20 years selling real estate here) I'm telling you what nobody else will: the old Eastside vs Westside divide is DEAD. If you're moving to Vancouver in 2026, or buying a home in Vancouver between $1.5M and $2M, this video is your geography crash course. The neighborhoods most realtors are still pitching you on?...

Most people moving to Vancouver are worried about the rain. They shouldn't be. After 50 years living here and nearly 20 years selling real estate across every Metro Vancouver neighbourhood, I can tell you the rain is NOT the real risk — the micro-climate trap is. In this podcast I break down what Vancouver's weather is actually like (with real data, not stereotypes), and exactly where in the Lower...

Thinking about buying in Yaletown Vancouver? Your realtor will show you the Seawall on a Saturday afternoon. I'm going to show you what 7am on a Wednesday looks like — and why that matters before you write an offer on a $1.5M condo. I'm Sebastian Albrecht. I'm a Vancouver native, and I've been selling real estate in this city for nearly 20 years. I get calls about Yaletown every single week, more...

Most buyers looking at Vancouver real estate in 2026 are chasing the same 10 Vancouver neighbourhoods everyone talks about and completely missing where the real magic is hiding. I've spent nearly 20 years buying and selling real estate in this city, and these 5 micro-neighbourhoods are the ones I'd be watching right now, before the rest of the market figures it out. Some are urban. Some are surpri...

If you were planning on moving to Vancouver this summer, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has created a massive logistical hurdle that you didn't see coming. With a projected 70,000-night accommodation shortfall and hotel rates hitting $1,500+ per night, your "landing pad" plan is officially in jeopardy. But here is the truth that most people are missing: While the World Cup "ruined" the typical summer mov...

The Only Home Worth Buying in Vancouver Right Now Many Vancouver families spend $1.5M–$2M on the wrong home — and don't realize it until it's too late. I've spent nearly 20 years in Vancouver real estate watching buyers make the same expensive mistake: choosing the wrong housing type for their budget, their family, and their future. In this podcast, I run every major housing option through a full...

Everyone says Kerrisdale is out of reach. But, they're missing something. …and if you're thinking about living in Vancouver or moving to Vancouver, this podcast could save you from making a very expensive mistake. I've been a Vancouver realtor for nearly 20 years, and Kerrisdale is one of the most misunderstood neighbourhoods on the westside. Yes, the average house price sits at $2,800,200. But pr...

Thinking about living in Vancouver's Westside? Before you buy in Arbutus Ridge, there are some things your realtor probably won't tell you. I'm taking you inside one of the most sought-after streets on the Westside, and uncovering the hidden risks that could affect your purchase decision. 🏡 INSIDE 3593 MACKENZIE ST — A $3.8M Arbutus Ridge Luxury Home Arbutus Ridge looks perfect on paper. Excellen...

Do Not Buy a Home in Vancouver Until You Hear THIS! Thinking about moving to Vancouver? Everyone says the real estate market is falling apart. So how did both of these homes sell within a week — one with 15 offers OVER asking price? I'm putting Sold stickers on two of my busiest listings in years and showing you what's ACTUALLY happening on the ground. Living in Vancouver for my entire life and se...

Cost of Living in Vancouver 2026: Prices Down 20%? (The Truth) Living in Vancouver in 2026 isn't what you think it is. While the headlines still scream "unaffordable," the real data shows a massive shift in how much it costs to live in Vancouver. If you are thinking about moving to Vancouver, you need to ignore the 2022 news cycle. The cost of living in Vancouver has changed dramatically, creating...

Moving to Vancouver in 2026? Here's What They Don't Tell You... We're separating the "Vancouver Dream" vs. The Reality Check (Listen Before You Move) in this podcast. Everyone tells you about the mountains and the ocean. No one talks about the gas prices, the "Strata" reality, or why you probably won't own a detached house here. If you are planning a move to Vancouver in 2026, you need to look pas...

If I were moving to Vancouver in 2026 with a family and a budget to protect, where would I ACTUALLY buy? It’s rarely the most "famous" spot that outsiders think of first. Deciding on living in Vancouver is tricky because the popular choices often come with hidden downsides (like bridge traffic nightmares or lack of rapid transit) that you don't discover until after you've moved in. In this video,...

Why People Hate Living in Vancouver If you've listened to any of my podcasts here, you've likely read many comments from people that have a lot of negative things to say about living in Vancouver. And, if you are thinking of moving to Vancouver you need to be able to SEPARATE THE TRUTH FROM FICTION to truly know if living in Vancouver is going to be right for you. In this podcast, I am going to go...

The New Rules for Buying a Duplex in Vancouver [Multiplex Effect] Are you looking to buy a home in Vancouver in 2026? The rules have changed. The classic "Vancouver Duplex" is disappearing, and a new player has taken over: The Multiplex. If you are planning on moving to Vancouver and buying property, understanding this zoning shift is critical to protecting your investment and your lifestyle. In t...

Buying a House in Vancouver? Watch out for the Multiplex trap [NO ONE IS TELLING YOU] If you are thinking about moving to Vancouver in 2026, the real estate landscape has shifted dramatically under your feet. With over 490 new multiplex applications filed by December 2025, the quiet single-family neighborhood you think you're buying into might be about to change forever. In this podcast, I break d...

Something weird is happening in the Vancouver housing market. If you just read the headlines, you’ll see sliding prices, low demand, and a market that looks "broken." But if you are thinking of moving to Vancouver this year, the data on the ground tells a completely different (and confusing) story. In this podcast, I’m breaking down the strange dichotomy we saw in 2025—where luxury homes and inves...

Buying a House in Vancouver? Watch out for the Multiplex trap [NO ONE IS TELLING YOU] If you are thinking about moving to Vancouver in 2026, the real estate landscape has shifted dramatically under your feet. With over 490 new multiplex applications filed by December 2025, the quiet single-family neighborhood you think you're buying into might be about to change forever. In this podcast, I break d...

Don't Buy Real Estate in Vancouver in 2026 Until You Watch This (Predictions + Opportunities) After a chaotic start to the decade—from the foreign buyer ban to interest rate hikes—we are entering 2026 with a market that is lying to you. If you are thinking about moving to Vancouver, the headlines screaming about "record high inventory" might make you think it's a buyer's buffet. It’s not. In this...

If you are thinking about moving to Vancouver or upgrading from a condo, buying a Vancouver townhouse often feels like the perfect next step. But after 20 years in Vancouver real estate, I’ve seen too many families regret their purchase because they bought the wrong type of home. Living in Vancouver is incredible, but our housing market is full of "functional traps"—homes that look great in photos...

Thinking about buying a condo in Vancouver? 🛑 STOP. Before you sign any papers, you need to check for these 5 financial traps—or you could potentially lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this podcast, I’m exposing the "money pits" in the Vancouver real estate market that look like great deals on the surface but are actually ticking timebombs for families. Most buyers get excited about thing...

After nearly 20 years as a Vancouver realtor and helping hundreds of families buy homes here, I've learned some hard truths about what actually works in this market. This is the exact advice I gave my own mother when she moved for the first time in 35 years, and what I tell my clients every single day. In this video, I'm sharing the 4 things I would do if I was buying a home in Vancouver TODAY. So...