SHARP STORIES - VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE PODCAST

This week Jay & Ben go into details behind what Days-On_market means for you and your listing. But more importantly why Days-On-Market are one of your worst enemies when listing your property for sale.   Join us today for a candid conversation on pulling your listing off the market if the market is telling you it will not absorb your home at the price range you are attempting to achieve.  For a sp...

AAAAAAAAAAND nothing has changed. The numbers are up weather you like it or not, there is Activity & it is impressive!  The year over year activity & sales ratio is well over 40% in most areas and it doesn't look to be slowing down. Now, there is still no blanket equation in Metro Vancouver & every neighbourhood is its own beast. However the overall trend is a positive one..  For specific numbers...

In this current First Time Home Buyer busy market Jay & Ben are diving into the hidden costs found when purchasing your first home. These costs won't all make or break the sale but some of them can be pretty significant. The more you know as a buying going into a purchase the better more comfortable the process will be for you!   If you are looking to get into this market and you are a first time...

This week Jay & Ben discuss the new proposed City-Toll that may be coming to the Vancouver core! This is just currently a proposal from a 3rd party group that is being proposed in the coming weeks here in vancouver. If passed everything is planned to be implemented by the mid-2020's (2025?) There are no set numbers yet about what the toll will cost to pay-by. However there are rough estimates of $...

This week Jay & Ben Weigh in on the current state of the detached housing market & the potential we see reflecting on the Condo market as a result.

**Disclaimer - This is not an opinion piece. This is us bringing up subjective points to the Real Estate Related changes that are proposed by either political party currently running in the BC Provincial Election**   This week Jay & Ben go through the points each of the leading parties are proposing in the upcoming Provincial election! Will their changes be welcomed by the people of British Columb...

This week Ben & Jay and discussing the numbers & details behind the September Vancouver Real Estate Market! The overall Greater Vancouver numbers are painting a specific picture, a VERY strong overall Sellers Market. However, when you hammer down to your micro market it may not be the same story. You always want to be very clear that you are speaking to a local & micro experienced agent from the n...

This week Jay & Ben discuss the 5 "What if's" that are taking focus around town at the moment regarding the Vancouver Real Estate Market. The market is in limbo in some areas & on fire in others. There are a number of topics (5) that seem to be dominating peoples thought process on what to do at the moment. We dive into these 5 points of contention & give out 2 cents on what level of impact these...

This week Jay & Ben discuss the recently announced Vancouver Mayors new Making H.O.M.E (Housing Options for Middle Income Earners) program. Is it going to work? Is it necessary? Is it needed?  This is a program that allows for an adjustment of the Lot density of 100 selected homes to essentially stratify and dedicate some of the units to Middle Income Earners. It is still unknown who will get this...

This week Jay & Ben wanted to bring a little perspective to the market numbers of last weeks August 2020 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update.  The market overall is in a very good place. The numbers and strong and have increased into a Sellers market nicely since things picked up again post pandemic.  The statistics are clear from an elevated position. However when you hammer down in to the micro...

This week jay & Ben discuss the increasing numbers of August 2020!

This week Jay & Ben discuss why you should NOT buy Real Estate in Vancouver. A little contrarian to our usual message to the people. But sometimes you just need to look at the other side of the coin! Everyone has their idea of when the best time to get into the market is. We have not shortage of very vivid opinions from followers about the best approach into todays current market. This is just a l...

This week Jay & Ben discuss the true costs of waiting to purchase real estate once you are ready to go with your down payment to comfortably purchase something within your desired range.  This is a continued discussion from last week in speaking to local Vancouver Real Estate Buyers.  Make sure you purchase responsibly, make sure you are comfortable with the costs of ownership and make sure you pu...

Stop trying to pick the low of the market to purchase. Buy as soon as you can afford to and hold for the long term. THIS IS THE WINNING STRATEGY!  Be very careful who you listen to when deciding to purchase real estate or not. Time in the market is money in your pocket and if you are not in, you can not win! Don’t rush to purchase something you can’t afford, but as soon as you can afford to purcha...

This week Jay & Ben discuss the current state of the market and their thoughts on the market having now continued on post COVID-19 and again gaining momentum behind it.   "The bargains were to be had back in March & April with a lack of competition. If you are looking for 15% - 20% off you are not going to get it!".  Continuing off of the fresh July 2020 Vancouver Real Estate number release last w...

The July 2020 Market Numbers are in!! Things are as we have predicted, this is the third straight month of climbing numbers. We are now safely and consistently in another Sellers market in Vancouver Real Estate. This week Ben & Jay discuss the current and continued climate fo the market and what we are currently looking at working with both Sellers & Buyers of Real Estate in the Vancouver Real Est...

This week Ben is solo and discussing the 2020 market anomalies we have seen so far. Things are balancing out but it’s been an interesting year to say the least! Call / Text or Email us direct today to discuss buying or selling real estate in Vancouver! -- -- Jay McInnes 604-771-4606 jay@mcinnesmarketing.com Ben Robinson 604--353-8523 ben@mcinnesmarketing.com ✅⬇️✅ FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE✅⬇️✅ Webs...

This week Ben & Jay discuss what approaches are to be used and not used in the current climate of todays Vancouver Real Estate Market. Every market is unique and every approach needs to be customized around the market you are entering.  Contact us direct today to discuss your specialized strategy today!  -- --  Jay McInnes   604-771-4606   jay@mcinnesmarketing.com     Ben Robinson   604--353-8523...

This week we discuss the June 2020 Vancouver Real Estate Market numbers which have just been updated.  Things are moving in the right direction if you are a seller, the numbers are all picking up and if the pandemic is behind us, we are heading further up from here!   For any further questions or details pertaining to the monthly vancouver real estate market please don't hesitate to be in touch at...

This week we highlight the benefits & the downsides of the age old comparison between the purchase of Real Estate or the purchase of Stock / Shares.  What is going to get you the better return? Are you trying to gamble with the market? Or simply invest and get a monthly return? This is a video giving your the basics that either market can offer you as an investor or a gambler.  We are not Stock Br...

This week we come to you from our brand new 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Condo in Coal Harbour, Downtown Vancouver. From this amazing setting we interview our 1st EVER guest on the show! Casey Archibald from Xeva Mortgages is on the show with us today. Casey is discussing the changed made recently by CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) & what exactly those changes mean for YOU the Buyer. Ad...

This week Jay & Ben discuss the numbers from the May 2020 Vancouver Real Estate Market. -- --  Jay McInnes   604-771-4606   jay@mcinnesmarketing.com     Ben Robinson   604--353-8523   ben@mcinnesmarketing.com     ✅⬇️✅ FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE✅⬇️✅    Website - http://www. McInnesMarketing.com   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcinnesmarketing   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamjaymcinn...

This week Jay & Ben discuss the three options that the market could take from this point forward! Will things move up up, will things stay steady where we are or will things soften downward? What are your thoughts?? -- --  Jay McInnes   604-771-4606   jay@mcinnesmarketing.com     Ben Robinson   604--353-8523   ben@mcinnesmarketing.com     ✅⬇️✅ FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE✅⬇️✅    Website - http://www....

In this episode Jay & Ben discuss buyer timing in the current market! -- --  Jay McInnes   604-771-4606   jay@mcinnesmarketing.com     Ben Robinson   604--353-8523   ben@mcinnesmarketing.com     ✅⬇️✅ FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE✅⬇️✅    Website - http://www. McInnesMarketing.com   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mcinnesmarketing   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamjaymcinnes   Instagram - h...

This week Ben & Jay are BACK together at last! They are highlighting the market analysis of April 2020 and how COVID-19 effected the market numbers! Take a journey into the year over year numbers and see what the current climate feels like moving forward from here!  Also remember that the buyer & selling process has now changed due to COVID-19. Contact us directly to see how!   -- --  Jay McInnes...