Jessica Chen-Sargent 
British Columbia has some of the highest populations of black bears in the world with estimates ranging from 120 to 150 thousand animals. Most of BC is considered “bear country” with bears living in coastal temperate rainforests as well as the dry interior. They are renowned for their acute sense of smell that allows them … Read more
How to ensure your rental suite is legal Home buyers have seen an unprecedented increase in real estate prices, not only here in Metro Vancouver but throughout the rest of Canada as well. One way families can offset some of their monthly mortgage payment or qualify for a larger mortgage is to rent out a … Read more
Step-by-Step Home Buying Process If you are new to B.C. or a first-time homebuyer, buying a home can feel like a daunting experience. Over the years, my mentor (John Grasty) and I have developed a step-by-step guide to help simplify this process. 1. Choose a Realtor then Analyze Your Needs/Goals with your Realtor When it … Read more
Do You Know the Risks and Benefits of New Home Presales and Preconstruction? As anyone who lives or works in the Lower Mainland can attest, one thing that never seems to slow down is the preconstruction of new homes. From townhouses to condos and even single-family homes, there are several presales happening at any given … Read more
In case you missed it, John talks Subject-free Offers with Global News B.C.’s Hot Real Estate Market In May 2021, John Grasty talked to Global BC’s Anne Drewa about the rise in subject-free offers that are contributing to the hot real estate market in B.C. John is advocating for stronger buyer protection. Telling Global BC, … Read more
BC Property Assessment in 2021 While our minds have been clearly occupied with the pandemic and the political events south of the Canadian border, some of you may have been surprised to see the 2021 BC Assessment mail show up in your mailbox this week. If it slipped your mind with so much going on … Read more
Why are Home Prices on the Rise in Canada? We have all been through a lot in 2020. The housing markets began the year strong, then fell flat in March and April as the pandemic triggered a global lockdown. During the previous quarter, we saw a bit of a slow down in the housing market. … Read more
Rethinking the Way We Sell Real Estate During the Pandemic One of the questions I get asked the most from potential sellers is “Can we still sell our property during the pandemic?” The short answer is yes. All of us have been living with the pandemic since the early spring, and we have learned a … Read more
Welcome to 1-1141 Eagleridge Drive, in the Eagleridge neighbourhood of Coquitlam. Open House Saturday and Sunday January 25/26 from 2-4 pm When you buy a house, are you buying the house itself or the neighborhood? Or both? This home has a fantastic walk score of 72 in a popular Coquitlam neighbourhood! 1-1141 Eagleridge Drive Come … Read more
Welcome to 24260 McClure Drive, in the Maple Crest neighbourhood of Maple Ridge. Why would you want to pay over $50,000 GST on a home? Have you considered lowering your monthly payments with a lucrative mortgage helper? When you buy a house, are you buying the house itself or the neighborhood? Or both? Check this … Read more