Vancouver Real Estate Advisor

See what I see.

Vancouver real estate advisor

I advise buyers and sellers. I’ve also been both myself, more than a dozen times.

Some of my former homes.

I bought my first Vancouver home in 2008. I spent a decade at Apple and Tesla. I make my judgment understandable and useful to you.

See what I see.

The lower edge of a slightly open modern metal door, with a clear gap above the floor and light through the opening.

Emotion changes the pace of a decision. Some sellers list before they’re ready to leave. Some buyers decide the moment they walk in. Their reasons come afterward.

Work with me.

Featured Properties

406 - 2002 St. George Street

Apartment/Condo in Port Moody Centre

Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (R3164958)
SOLD

1702 1055 RICHARDS STREET

Apartment/Condo in Downtown VW

Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. (R2680338)
SOLD

1801 4638 GLADSTONE STREET

Apartment/Condo in Victoria VE

Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. (R2849401)
SOLD

1706 2425 ALPHA AVENUE

Apartment/Condo in Brentwood Park

Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (R2937705)
SOLD

4213 W 13TH AVENUE

Single Family Residence in Point Grey

Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. (R2634696)
SOLD

504 33 W PENDER STREET

Apartment/Condo in Downtown VW

Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (R2941801)
SOLD

405 300 SALTER STREET

Apartment/Condo in Queensborough

Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (R2914714)
SOLD

2909 13750 100 AVENUE

Apartment/Condo in Whalley

Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (R2874000)
SOLD

203 8988 HUDSON STREET

Apartment/Condo in Marpole

Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. | Royal Pacific Realty Corp. (R2782041)
SOLD

302 2109 ROWLAND STREET

Apartment/Condo in Central Pt Coquitlam

Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. (R2732536)
SOLD

101 1252 HORNBY STREET

Apartment/Condo in Downtown VW

Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. (R2604180)
SOLD

2205 838 W HASTINGS STREET

Apartment/Condo in Downtown VW

Nu Stream Realty Inc. (R2499470)

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The price of looking new

Posted on Oct 11, 2026 in Buying

An $80,000 renovation doesn’t necessarily make a home worth $80,000 more.

Renovation costs and market value are two different things. A beautifully updated kitchen might transform how a home feels, but buyers are ultimately comparing it with what else their money can buy, not what the seller spent.

There’s another consideration that’s easier to overl...

Styling is staging

Posted on Oct 10, 2026 in Selling

Preparing 302–2109 Rowland Street for sale wasn't about filling the home with new furniture. Much of the work involved deciding what didn't need to be there.

We started with a walkthrough, identifying what to keep, what to pack away, and where a little attention could make a difference. The owners took care of the decluttering, while I brought in se...

The cost of a hallway

Posted on Oct 05, 2026 in Buying

A hallway counts toward your square footage just like a living room. But it doesn’t offer the same possibilities.

That’s why two homes measuring 850 square feet can feel remarkably different. One accommodates a proper dining table, comfortable seating, and practical storage. The other loses valuable space to corridors, awkward corners, and rooms tha...