SHARP STORIES - VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE PODCAST

Welcome to the May 2023 Vancouver Real Estate market Update! This week we go through the numbers of this quickly heating market and discuss the current state of the Bank of Canadas current rates, Current inflation levels and the new proposed Bank Of Canada Digital Currency proposal! The good, the bad the ugly of it all!! Thank you for your attention, like and subscribe and see you next week! -- --...

Ladies & Gentlemen, This week in episode #246 I am discussing what sellers of Vancouver Real Estate should expect and what Vancouvers Realtors CAN charge for their services. There are NO SET COMMISSIONS just for the record. There are a variety of services that were discussed in last weeks video. These are not set services, these were simply some of the services that I offer my clients. Todays vide...

This week we needed a little uplift and the discussion of how to list a property in 2023 needed to be discussed. There are plenty of listings I am still seeing out there being posted which are clearly advertised with cell phone pictures and nothing else. It's insulting to the sellers of the homes (who clearly don't know better) and Realtors should simply know better. there are a variety of differe...

This week we discuss how to get you out of debt! I will jump through the details of purchasing you an investment property in order to grow that equity and pay off your principal residence mortgage sooner! Walk with me through the market statistics and this plan that can be yours all for the small price of 25% - 30% down! Thank you for your attention and Message me below for any questions you may h...

This week I discuss the Vancouver West Side Real Estate Market Update for April 2023. Additionally the Bank Of Canada just held rates again, what does this mean short term & long term! Thank you again for your attention, follow me on all platforms noted below for daily updates. See you next week! -- -- Jay McInnes 604-771-4606 jay@sharprealestategroup.ca ✅⬇️✅ FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE✅⬇️✅ Youtube...

This week I am back in the couch. This week I am discussing how to get into this cray market. You simply need to use leverage which saving your down payment or you will not have a chance of beating the statistics of a 20 year average savings window for a down payment to purchase your first home. If you are younger, there are places and account types that your parents can help with. There are gover...

This week I visit the very unique neighbourhood of UBC Vancouver! This amenity rich area is of course known for the 55,000 students strong University. However at the North Eastern top of this diverse neighbourhood are the amazing freehold estates of UBC. This tucked away pocket of residential real estate offers its own unique little vista overlooking Burrard Inlet to the North Shore mountains & We...

Welcome to Relocate Episode #6 where we Relocate to new one of the most prestigious estate communities in the city, Shaughnessy Vancouver! In this video you will find the history, amenities & real estate details of this most desired neighbourhood dating all way back in 1907. Established by Thomas Shaughnessy, or 1st Barron Shaughnessy. Who was at the time the director of C.P.R (Canadian Pacific Ra...

This week I introduce you to Episode #5 of the RELOCATE series and this week is a special one! This week I am touring you the details of West Point Grey Vancouver!! This neighbourhood is the pinnacle of Vancouver Real Estate, offering amazing estates with amazing Lots & views. Not to mention, West Point Grey currently has the most expensive home in the country listed for sale at $59,900,000! The a...

Welcome to the history heavy neighbourhood of Kitsilano Vancouver! This week we dive into the colourful past of this most desired waterfront neighbourhood in Vancouvers West Side. There are additionally plenty of outdoor amenities here and a few school options as well. The Real Estate aspect of Kitsilano is one of the top rated in the city, but not because you can get massive properties, its becau...

This week we take it all the way back to my childhood and introduce the relocation location of Dunbar Vancouver! This history rich neighbourhood offers a variety of desired natural amenities, a great selection of Real Estate options for all levels of buyer. From turn of the century first settlements to the 2000yr old Camosun Bog, Long revered by Musqueam Natives as a portal to the spirit world......

This week we take to the streets of kerrisdale Vancouver for our second episode of Relocate! As usual, I will highlight the Geography, the History, Amenities & Real Estate of this beautiful community. Kerrisdale Vancouver is an extremely amenity and historically rich corner of Vancouvers most desired West Side. The depth of heritage here is very impressive, as is the real estate. From standard hom...

Today we begin a new segment called RELOCATE! I am excited to unpack this segment as I go neighbourhood to neighbourhood throughout the West Side of Vancouver highlighting all aspects of each neighbourhood that one may be interested in if planning a relocation there.. If there is any additional information that is desired from me on any of these West Side neighbourhoods please contact me directly...

Could Have Gone Pro! Real Estate Market Update for January 2023 in Vancouvers Westside! The real estate market in Vancouvers Westside saw a significant increase in both listings and sales in the month of January. A total of 455 listings were available, with 25 sales being made, resulting in a 5% absorption rate, indicating a buyer's market. Of all the listings, the price range of $7m to $7.5m show...

The Canadian Tax Free First Home Savings Account is a unique savings option that offers the benefits of both the RRSP and the TFSA. Similar to the RRSP, contributions of up to $8,000 per year are tax exempt. And, like the TFSA, withdrawals are also tax-free. This makes it a valuable tool for Canadians looking to save for their first home purchase. One of the key features of the FHSA is that it all...

The Departed! Today Ben and I have our final stand, the last hoorah, the final video! And during this final video we discuss yesterdays .25% interest rate hike from the bank of Canada. Most people are on the team of believing this will be the 8th and final incremental raise by the BOC... PERSONALLY I believe we will have one more..... But only time will tell that story... On March 8th to be precis...

It’s actually “Give Me Money” in Japanese…. 😂🙄 Multiple offers are back this month, does that mean the market has bottomed? Money is still more expensive and pricing is down. Is it on its way back up? Watch this weeks episode for the answer! 🙏🏻 Interested in all of your comments below and thank you again for your attention! -- -- Jay McInnes 604-771-4606 jay@sharprealestategroup.ca Ben Robinso...

This week we go over the December numbers and what the 2022 year resulted in regarding the market climate we all went through. We have had a roller coaster of a year but things are now looking like they are staring to settle and there are definitely ways to build opportunities in the market as a Buyer or Seller. Interested in all of your comments below and thank you again for your attention! -- --...

Happy New Year!! This first week back Ben & I are discussing a topic which is on everyones minds: PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT VALUES! What are they good for and what they are not good for? How to and NOT to look at these new updated numbers.... Thank you for your attention as usual and we look forward to your 2 cents on the topic in the comments below!! -- -- Jay McInnes 604-771-4606 jay@sharprealesta...

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of being interviewed by a couple of distinguished gentlemen, Adam Graham & Sal Toosi. These gents are doing a series called REAL CONNECT to assist agents on how to start and what things to do to propel your business in a softer market. Please excuse the shaking of the camera, my fault.... If you have any questions about getting going in the Vancouver Real E...

On this final video of 2022 we are discussing the fait of the Mortgage Stress Test in January. How potential options could play out in the current market environment & what things COULD look like. We also discuss a light roundup of events that shaped the year of 2022 in Vancouver Real Estate. Thank you for your continued support and attention to this channel. We would love to chat via the comments...

This week we discuss the three large government changes that are coming to the Canadian Real Estate Market, and simply how un-effective they will all be... Too little too late as usual with Government action.... This time is no different... Thank you for your attention and we are interested to hear your thoughts with regards in the comments below! -- -- Jay McInnes 604-771-4606 jay@sharprealestate...

This week we discuss the current trajectory of the market coming into the end of the year. We discuss the current government hands that will soon grip the market further in 2023. And we discuss the climate of the current market and our forecasts for the potentially tumultuous 2023!! Thank you for your attention! -- -- Jay McInnes 604-771-4606 jay@sharprealestategroup.ca Ben Robinson 604--353-8523...

This week Jay and Ben discuss the recent provincial mandate, removing all rental restrictions from buildings in British Columbia. Stratus can still decide if short term rentals are allowed, but gone are the days of “absolutely no rentals in my strata”! Additionally, 19+ age restrictive buildings have also been abolished now specifically only allowing for 55+ age restrictions in Stratus. Will these...

This week we discuss some of the reasons why sellers in the current high interest rate real estate environment CAN NOT AFFORD TO SELL! We see a lot of people asking, "why are they priced so high"? The answer is the sellers can not afford to sell for less and here are some of those reasons in the current market environment. Thank you for your attention, please like and subscribe and toss any questi...